Electric Auger Opinions

[Barefoot]

I want to buy some type of electric auger set up.  I have 18v Milwaukee drill and hand auger so leaning towards the clam conversion kit.  But I have not seen one in action.  I like the Ions but the price is high and the replacement batteries cost a fortune.

 

Any input on the clam kits or others?

[sunniewally]

do a search on you tube and that will  give you alot of info.

[Surface Tension]

This will get you started.

 

[eyeguy 54]

Check the ice fishing thread.

 

[eyeguy 54]

http://fishingminnesota.com/forums/topic/207656-clam-drill-plate/#comment-1968393

[monstermoose78]

Heard fleet farm has the drill plates on sale!

 

it works great for me

[eyeguy 54]

might be the older style at mills

friend got one last week

[Rick G]

Hands down, k-drill w the Milwaukee brushless. Very light and very, very fast. 

[monstermoose78]

Not sure which one style it is but I would check it out

@Rick G do you have the 6 or 8 inch

[Rick G]

Nick, I run the 6in

If you got the cash, and can find one....the new ion x5 is pretty sweet. 

Got a chance to play with one recently, I was impressed with it....but can't see myself forking out that kind of cash...lol

[monstermoose78]

I am just fine with my clam drill plate and 6 inch auger. I am still trying to find my 7 inch lazier hand auger if I go to Mille lacs

[eyeguy 54]

I looked at those Ions also and the cost made me slow down on grabbing it. Almost got one but heard about the clam plate setup. Works ok for me. Not as slick as that k-drill. If I had to do it all over again, would probably get the k. but I dont have a time machine so ....   I really like the clam over my old lazer mag. 

[CJH]

4 hours ago, Surface Tension said:

This will get you started.

 

 I have the 6in Nils on order from Cabellas (they are back ordered).  I don't have as nice of a hammer drill as the Milwaukee, but I think it will be fine for my needs.  I might add the drill plate at some point, but I don't think I need it to start.  I couldn't justify the extra $100 for the K Drill over the Nils, although it looks nice.

[Bass Thumb]

Strikemaster Lithium Lazer if you want 8" holes. Very happy with mine. 

[Surface Tension]

 CJH,  you won't need the 2704 Milwaukee for a 6" Nils and for that matter you won't need the Clam Plate either.

The Nils requires less torque then any other auger and its speed of cut is #1.

600 in lbs of torque with 4 ah lithium ION battery will suit you just fine.

If you ordered the Nils Convertible you'll be all set otherwise you'll need to get a drill adapter.

Ice Master can be found on epay and some Cabela's Or get yourself a Nils Drill adapter.

[eyeguy 54]

 

looks like 160 for the nills convertible.   nice set up.  

[CJH]

1 hour ago, Surface Tension said:

 CJH,  you won't need the 2704 Milwaukee for a 6" Nils and for that matter you won't need the Clam Plate either.

The Nils requires less torque then any other auger and its speed of cut is #1.

600 in lbs of torque with 4 ah lithium ION battery will suit you just fine.

If you ordered the Nils Convertible you'll be all set otherwise you'll need to get a drill adapter.

Ice Master can be found on epay and some Cabela's Or get yourself a Nils Drill adapter.

 

I did order the Convertible and I have a few 4ah Lithium batteries, so I think I am all set.  I am not planing on getting the drill plate at this point, going to go with the hammer drill + handle and see how it goes.  Only reason I would get the drill plate is if I felt it would give me more stability.  Thanks for the feedback/info!!

[LivetofishMN]

My wife just bought me the Strikemaster Lithium Lazer 10" for our Anniversary.  I drilled 6 holes in 5 minutes, no smoke, no mixing gas, and no oil leaks.  It is only 3 days old, so not sure if I will have issues, but so far, so good.