Author Topic: Duck Doctor's custom Auger Rack (pics) (Read 10759 times)

duck doctor · « **on:** Sep 12, 2008, 07:13 AM »

Many of you have asked about this custom auger rack that my father fabricated for me last winter. It is made of of T6061 aluminum and is very light. I do a lot of trail riding and wanted a rack that was removable. I got the initial idea after talking with Out4Trout out of Maine. He sent me pics of the racks that are on Dave Genz's sled. I did not want a front auger mount like the ones on their sleds though. There is absolutely no holes drilled in my sled for mounting this rack. It is bolted on using two machine screws that sandwich to my rack on the sled. My auger rack did not loosen up until the very last trip of the season. I held the auger down with bungee cords and was able to ride at 40mph comfortably without any bounce from the auger. 60mph in the drifts was a bit much but it did stay put. I would like to do a little more to the auger rack to make it even more rugged this fall.

If you have any questions, fire them at me or Longbeardking on the New Hampshire board. He is my father and is a tool and die maker. I think he saved all the specs!

Enjoy!

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ice dawg · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 12, 2008, 02:14 PM »

Nothin but class duck doctor and I see you have the Cadillac of augers also. Let the flames begin.

vermonner · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 12, 2008, 02:22 PM »

Dude that thing is toatlly B.A.--and, i have to say:

NICE RACK!!!!!!!!

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 02:29 PM »

Quote from: ice dawg on Sep 12, 2008, 02:14 PM

Nothin but class duck doctor and I see you have the Cadillac of augers also. Let the flames begin.

hmmm seems to be a puddle of gas leaking wouldnt have that with an Icegator!

jayswimmer09 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 04:29 PM »

nice rack!

sticks · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 09:10 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 17, 2008, 02:29 PM

hmmm seems to be a puddle of gas leaking wouldnt have that with an Icegator!

leave it to you hazzy to find the hole in the snow from a gas drip

J_Jaacks · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 09:29 PM »

This got me thinking. If a person had access to a couple of transom savers, they could use those a starting point. Mine has a rounded end for the roller. Cut the other(motor end) off and start fabbing something up from that. You would want to get these used as they run about $20 a piece. But pick them up on a garage sale or something and you are started. I do not have a sled or 4 wheeler, so I don't know how that would work but it sure sounded good. Nice job with the rack. Nothing but options for everyone.

duck doctor · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 06:33 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 17, 2008, 02:29 PM

hmmm seems to be a puddle of gas leaking wouldnt have that with an Icegator!

Which pic has the gas leak showing? I can tell you that there is not a gas leak from the auger on the rack. If you look, the gas cap up high and I put less than a half a tank in the auger. On top of that, the vent screw gets closed whenever it is on it's side.

ice dawg · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 06:54 PM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Sep 18, 2008, 06:33 PM

Which pic has the gas leak showing? I can tell you that there is not a gas leak from the auger on the rack. If you look, the gas cap up high and I put less than a half a tank in the auger. On top of that, the vent screw gets closed whenever it is on it's side.

Hard stuff · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 10:09 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 17, 2008, 02:29 PM

hmmm seems to be a puddle of gas leaking wouldnt have that with an Icegator!

Who cares !

The thread is about a auger rack , not the auger .

DD , BTW it looks Great !

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 19, 2008, 07:23 AM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Sep 18, 2008, 06:33 PM

Which pic has the gas leak showing? I can tell you that there is not a gas leak from the auger on the rack. If you look, the gas cap up high and I put less than a half a tank in the auger. On top of that, the vent screw gets closed whenever it is on it's side.

LOL gotcha! lol

duck doctor · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 19, 2008, 07:49 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 19, 2008, 07:23 AM

LOL gotcha! lol

Well, I have to admit, I was a little heated! You know I looked at those pics for almost an hour and never found a leak! LOL!

Hard stuff · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 19, 2008, 10:22 AM »

This is the perfect example of how a auger rack should be . The supporting of the power head / motor is crucial .A lot of guys will carry there auger by just having the drill end in the rack / yokes . The motor is heavy , causing it to stress and fatigue the main shaft bearing and it will eventually end up in ruining gearbox and bearings . total failure :embarassed:

DD , very nice work . I will be using this as a model for the rack I will be making soon .

Later,
Bryan

pikeking · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 19, 2008, 08:10 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 17, 2008, 02:29 PM

hmmm seems to be a puddle of gas leaking wouldnt have that with an Icegator!

You really like that Icegator, hey Hazzy

valleye · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 20, 2008, 12:38 AM »

Quote from: Hard stuff on Sep 19, 2008, 10:22 AM

This is the perfect example of how a auger rack should be . The supporting of the power head / motor is crucial .A lot of guys will carry there auger by just having the drill end in the rack / yokes . The motor is heavy , causing it to stress and fatigue the main shaft bearing and it will eventually end up in ruining gearbox and bearings . total failure :embarassed:

DD , very nice work . I will be using this as a model for the rack I will be making soon .

Later,
Bryan

Bryan this is the best design I have seen yet for an auger attachment on a sled. However when I look at the back end of his sled and yours he has more hardware to attach to. That attachment bracket is pretty ingenious. When ever I get some time on a weekend I am wondering if I could come down with the ATV and do some mods for this winter season. I'll call you sometime this weekend!

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 20, 2008, 08:19 AM »

Quote from: pikeking on Sep 19, 2008, 08:10 PM

You really like that Icegator, hey Hazzy

actually best thing Ive bought to date I have problems getting around anyway Really bad leg and have pulled my arm outta my socket (due to stupid mistake with the Jiffy) and hand drilling took too much outta me When ya let off the button it stops immediately So far it has not let me down. And after I'm done drilling for the day I have the batteries for the DVD player or TV or satellite radio After the initial investment I have 0 repeat zero operating costs

lake snake · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 20, 2008, 07:57 PM »

Nice auger rack you got there duck doctor. Now all you need is a Nils Master to put on top of the rack.

duck doctor · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 22, 2008, 08:44 AM »

Quote from: lake snake on Sep 20, 2008, 07:57 PM

Nice auger rack you got there duck doctor. Now all you need is a Nils Master to put on top of the rack.

You will never see me with anything but a jiffy!

pikeking · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 22, 2008, 06:23 PM »

So Doc, when are you gonna get a pattent on that rack and start to sell them in the for sale thread? Better hurry up with those pics posted someone might steal your thunder. Some people have no care for others.

duck doctor · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 22, 2008, 07:51 PM »

Quote from: pikeking on Sep 22, 2008, 06:23 PM

So Doc, when are you gonna get a pattent on that rack and start to sell them in the for sale thread? Better hurry up with those pics posted someone might steal your thunder. Some people have no care for others.

by all means.....they can have them. This was a design that my father and I both worked on together. There will only be 1 of these racks made by my father.....all the rest are just not the same!

pikeking · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 22, 2008, 08:20 PM »

True, the first one is always the most important.

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 08:39 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Sep 20, 2008, 08:19 AM

actually best thing Ive bought to date I have problems getting around anyway Really bad leg and have pulled my arm outta my socket (due to stupid mistake with the Jiffy) and hand drilling took too much outta me When ya let off the button it stops immediately So far it has not let me down. And after I'm done drilling for the day I have the batteries for the DVD player or TV or satellite radio After the initial investment I have 0 repeat zero operating costs

you use solar or wind power to recharge those batteries?

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 09:49 AM »

Quote from: Hollywood703 on Dec 17, 2009, 08:39 AM

you use solar or wind power to recharge those batteries?

solar or plug em into the truck cig lighter port

deebsey · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 10:09 AM »

That is one sweet setup and one sweet ride. Very nice!

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 17, 2009, 11:34 AM »

well they are nice....when they get the weight down some I might be interested.....Still pull by hand a lot so the weight addition is a back killer.....until then my gas works just dandy......

ravinerat · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 18, 2009, 07:25 AM »

Beauty work on the auger rack. Quite the workmanship. I like the pins for easy on off.

RR

Mainedog · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 03:17 PM »

Just wondering DD, does your sled get a little "light" up front when she's fully loaded loaded and you give her the gas?

MD

duck doctor · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 08:36 PM »

It only gets light when I put it to the bars then it rides a wheelie and levels out!

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