K Drill Demonstration-Seeing is Believing (VIDEO)

[Sebago Bait]

Went out on the ice today and drilled a few holes to show the K Drill in action.  4 more arriving tomorrow at $239.99 each.  Click the link to see the video.

[teampar]

Went out on the ice today and drilled a few holes to show the K Drill in action.  4 more arriving tomorrow at $239.99 each.  Click the link to see the video.

Pretty impressive. How many holes on one battery charge?

[nbourque]

Looks like there is too much torque.

[Sebago Bait]

I'm getting between 25-30 holes on about 15 inches of ice up at Moosehead 2 weeks ago. This past Saturday maybe a little less, as I left the auger and battery out on the ice in the cold. When I bought the Fuel brushless drill it came with 2 batteries, so I just switch them out if needed. So many people have come in to get a propane auger and I show them the K Drill and out the door they go with the K Drill. The company that makes them are out for the season, so they are hard to find. I picked up 7 more and pre sold one today, so 6 left. Some will be here tomorrow then the others by end of week hopefully. The one I have also has the clam plate on it as well.

[Sebago Bait]

Looks like there is too much torque.

The drill "Fuel" is a beast and I should adjust the torque, which I don't know how to do so well. The video from the company says to lift up a little. In the video I was drilling right next to the other hole, partially in the other hole, so making about a 14" hole or so. I'm still learning as well, as I got it put together the middle of last year.

[sebagosalmo]

You are the best Wayne 👍👍👍

[FlagChasr]

Impressive!!

[jiggenfrogs]

The drill "Fuel" is a beast and I should adjust the torque, which I don't know how to do so well. The video from the company says to lift up a little. In the video I was drilling right next to the other hole, partially in the other hole, so making about a 14" hole or so. I'm still learning as well, as I got it put together the middle of last year.

Impressive, drilling holes together like that is what it is...its going to grab on ya whether its gas, propane or battery.  I do it all the time and sometimes its just a battle.  Nice video

[Sebago Bait]

Got 5 in today via UPS. One is sold, so 4 more up for grabs. 2 more arriving Friday and that is it for the season.

[tipman14]

Is it a 6" or 8" auger?

[Sebago Bait]

Is it a 6" or 8" auger?

they are all 8", weighs 5 pounds by itself. With clam plate and Fuel drill 10 pounds

[Mainedog]

Have you tried the K-drill and Fuel without the Clam plate? 
Does the Clam plate add all that much (other than weight)?
Also, the Clam plate trigger flops around a lot. Any ideas on
how to stiffen it up? (and don't say give it some Viagra).

MD

[teampar]

I really would like to pull the trigger on one of these, but for the m18 fuel drill or comparable drill with batterys your looking at another 200-250. I will have to give it some thought.

[Sebago Bait]

Have you tried the K-drill and Fuel without the Clam plate? 
Does the Clam plate add all that much (other than weight)?
Also, the Clam plate trigger flops around a lot. Any ideas on
how to stiffen it up? (and don't say give it some Viagra).

MD

A guy bought one the other day and used it, but is waiting for the adapter for the clam plate ($15.00) to arrive. He used it with just a drill and it worked well. I think one of those right angle drills would work fine. With that Fuel drill it has so much torque and kick that the clam plate makes it so simple and really easy to set the auger down. Personally I think the clam plate makes it so much easier and much safer. Those big drills could break someones wrist. The trigger is a little floppy because it goes through a type of eyelet. I find it easy to use and no problems. Not sure if you are near our shop but you are more than welcome to check out my set up.

I like to use stuff and sell things I like in our shop, such as the jaw jackers. I like the K Drill, as well as the Nils and I use them both. I personally don't think you will regret purchasing a K Drill, It is really an amazing piece of equipment. I've seen how popular they are and they are hard to get a hold of. There is a reason for that. They simple work really well.

[Papa Sly]

Why did it look like it had trouble going through the bottom and it appeared to bind up each time.

[Sebago Bait]

Why did it look like it had trouble going through the bottom and it appeared to bind up each time.

Read what jiggenfrogs wrote. I was trying to show that you could cut another hole connected to the existing hole. I think I could do a better job if I had lifted up a little. I've had no trouble drilling holes. Even my propane 10" propane Eskimo will jam up when breaking through. I need to practice my technique.

[jiggenfrogs]

Read what jiggenfrogs wrote. I was trying to show that you could cut another hole connected to the existing hole. I think I could do a better job if I had lifted up a little. I've had no trouble drilling holes. Even my propane 10" propane Eskimo will jam up when breaking through. I need to practice my technique.

I drill 6 holes in my shack to make one big hole.  I find it is easier to drill just outside the other hole so the blades have ice to "chew" on and keep the auger drilling.  If the holes are connected then the blades will catch...I chip out the sections with a chisel to make the hole complete.  Just what I have found works for me.

[APJ]

I drill 6 holes in my shack to make one big hole.  I find it is easier to drill just outside the other hole so the blades have ice to "chew" on and keep the auger drilling.  If the holes are connected then the blades will catch...I chip out the sections with a chisel to make the hole complete.  Just what I have found works for me.

I'm chuckling ! 6 holes! Oh ya  I forgot your in the land of the giants!

[Frankr]

Thanks for posting. That was an amazing demonstration.

[Dankenstein]

Thanks for posting, that thing looks sweet.  Does it have a hand crank option?  What happens when you run out of juice?

[Sebago Bait]

Thanks for posting, that thing looks sweet.  Does it have a hand crank option?  What happens when you run out of juice?

No hand crank. My drill came with (2) batteries (Milwaukee Fuel), so you put on another battery. Propane auger runs out, add another bottle. Gas auger runs out, add gas. That battery is the "fuel" to the Milwaukee Fuel Drill. Hope you are doing well, nice to hear from you. thanks

[Sebago Bait]

Sold 2 more today. Now down to (2) left.

[icefisher]

Selling like hot cakes huh Wayne

[NateD]

No need for a clam plate with the k drill IMO, t handle is plenty stable, and mine cuts multiple holes nice and smooth doesn't catch at all, but i was only dealing with 6-7 inches of ice when i tried it.  But either way I love mine, cut 27 holes through 6-7 inches and had 3/4 of the battery still left.

[Moosekill]

I got the 8" setup with the fuel drill.  I was using it up in Northern Maine last week.  Cuts fast and easy.  I did not get the clam plate and don't really see any reason to get it.  I wasn't ever overpowered by the torque of the drill with the handle on it, but I imagine it would make holding on to it a little easier, and being able to set it down on the ice without getting the drill in the snow would be nice.  20" of ice and cut 10 holes without any issues.  The only thing I ran into was if it is really cold, like it was, I like 10" holes better.  The 8" ones freeze in pretty quick when it is -15 and windy.  For any other conditions the 8" drill would be perfect.  My goodness it is nice carrying around 10 pounds of drill.

[thedirtydirtyfisherman]

if you could have a machine like four wheeler or sled to bring stuff out, i would always run my older jiffy 30, but i have to walk everything out and weight savings with a cordless drill set up pretty much trump anything else.  I have the nils cordless 6 inch and i agree that the smaller holes and freezing can be a pita but its manageable, dragging out an extra 20 to 30 pounds ick!!

[Sebago Bait]

I got the 8" setup with the fuel drill.  I was using it up in Northern Maine last week.  Cuts fast and easy.  I did not get the clam plate and don't really see any reason to get it.  I wasn't ever overpowered by the torque of the drill with the handle on it, but I imagine it would make holding on to it a little easier, and being able to set it down on the ice without getting the drill in the snow would be nice.  20" of ice and cut 10 holes without any issues.  The only thing I ran into was if it is really cold, like it was, I like 10" holes better.  The 8" ones freeze in pretty quick when it is -15 and windy.  For any other conditions the 8" drill would be perfect.  My goodness it is nice carrying around 10 pounds of drill.

Thanks for the honest and informative review. I was wondering how you made out and it sounds like the auger worked well. Hopefully the fishing was a success as well. Thank you for your business and the feedback.

[MAINETROUTWHISPERER]

K Drill: $250
Fuel M18 Brushless Drill: $300
Calm Drill Plate: $70

looking like you know what your doing...priceless.

That drill is sweet though. I have the Fuel and Drill plate and just use my regular hand auger with it. Works great.

[Sebago Bait]

I just got a call from a supplier and they got in (12) K Drills. I couldn't believe it, so we bought them all. Should be here Monday. YESSSSS!!!!

[Bottle_O_Moxie]

The folks who live on lakes and don't like to hear gas augers at 7am on the weekends will be happy to know these electric dill rigs are gaining popularity. 

I remember one day on Trickey pond there were about six gas augers all running at once at dawn.   You couldn't hear someone yell "FLAGGGG!!"

Nice Video Wayne.  They sure are a lot quieter.  Probably won't spook the fish.