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11-28-2012, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Edmonton
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No more hand augers
I purchased an adaptor for my hand auger and I’m in love with it. I drilled 25 holes through 8 inches on ice on a single DeWalt battery and it’s easy to bring spares batteries. Maybe I need the exercise but I like being lazy and using a power drill on your auger, leaves you more time for fishing. The adapter cost me $10 so it was well worth it. I’m just using it on a 6” auger so I don’t know how it would work on a 10” auger.
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11-28-2012, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
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Be interesting to see how many holes and how long it takes when the ice is 2 ft and thicker.
Don't think it would be much fun trying it on a 10 inch
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11-28-2012, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary, AB
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be carefull....with this set up you can loose the bit.....
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11-28-2012, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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There was a thread of this topic in the forum if u search.
I built one last year with Ridgid drill and 8" auger.
I drilled more than 8 holes on around 60cm ice, the battery had lots of juice remained. Never tried a battery out, coz I don't need to. But I think 15 holes should b no problem.
My drill and batteries registered with life time warranty, so I don't think i would need hand auger any more. Would rec'd this setup.
Last edited by Rememe; 11-28-2012 at 06:12 PM.
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11-28-2012, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FISHING!
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Looks perfect for trout fishing, Nice job!
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11-28-2012, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Edmonton
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Good for you!
I'm still using my 6" Swede-bore, and the reason I do not buy power auger, is the exercise. After 50's, I'm looking for more hard work, when I'm outdoors. I agree about saving time for more fishing. Nice rainbow BTW!
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11-28-2012, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Red Deer
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I replaced my Ni Cad cordless drill with a lithium ion, and the Lithiums perform poorly in the cold. If you could keep the batteries warm inside your jacket or something they may work. Just food for thought.
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11-28-2012, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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where did u get the adapter? i have an 8 inch that i wouldnt mind tryin this out on
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11-28-2012, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hard_azz
where did u get the adapter? i have an 8 inch that i wouldnt mind tryin this out on
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11-28-2012, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Edmonton,AB
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I picked up an adapter at Wal Mart, it works awesome, once the ice gets really thick it isnt as great but I have old dewalt batteries. I use mine on an 6 inch.
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11-28-2012, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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of course walmart is the place.... is there anything u cant find at walmart???
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11-28-2012, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hard_azz
of course walmart is the place.... is there anything u cant find at walmart???
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Guns...
At leat not in Edmonton.
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11-28-2012, 10:55 PM
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Banned
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Alberta
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I tried the drill adapter last year, said frig it and bought the gas auger.
8" normark auger, 18 volt drill, couldn't keep the damn thing straight and ended up basically drilling 10" holes with it lol.
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11-28-2012, 11:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Copperhead Road, Morinville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverdoctor
I tried the drill adapter last year, said frig it and bought the gas auger.
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x2 The drill/adapter works easier than hand drilling but it took a lot longer. Once I tried it I was ready to buy a power auger.
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11-29-2012, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lyallpeder
Guns...
At leat not in Edmonton.
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Touche my good sir. I retract my previous statement.
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11-29-2012, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 155
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Adapter
They have the adapter at the bass proshop and at cabelas in edmonton.
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