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I get around 50 holes per battery through 8 inches of ice with that drill. It works great.
I do drill a lot of holes. Sometimes to many. The new plates allow the drill to stay intact. Easy on and off. I usually only need one battery but have had to put on a second. Depends on temp and ice thickness. The 3rd battery is backup. Just want to make sure that I don't have to put the handle back on and go old school.
I have the Dewalt drill also, what setting are you guys using. Supposed to be high torque, low speed according to the adapter instructions. but the drill says to use the hammer drill setting for holes. so I have mine set at one with the speed on hammer drill. this seems to work well, how about you guys? Manny
I don't see the need to spend an additional 80-100 bucks on a clam plate when these drills come what a side handle. In 3 years of using mine, TyI can count on one hand the number of times where the auger has 'bound up' in the ice and torqued the drill where without the handle your wrist would be hurting. It just seems like added cost, added weight, and more bulk that is not really needed. Also heard several cases of welds breaking on the plates.
I agree but those handles don't last being cast aluminum. But the fuel is usually easy on the wrist with sharp blafes.
Milwaukee Fuel 18v drill, two 5ah batteries, support handle, adapter, and a 8 inch Lazor auger with cover weighs in at 15 pounds. Everything you need to drill holes all day.
Also heard several cases of welds breaking on the plates.