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just tried my 8in kdrill connected to my clam conversion plate using the ridged brushless drill. It was about 20deg. out . And was about 8in of black ice. As I was drilling the drill would stop and felt like it was taking a long time to cut one hole . As I got to my 3rd hole my battery went dead . Wow . this was very disappointing. I switched to my back up battery , both are the better ones to 18volt. I was able to get 2 more holes again before the 2nd battery went dead to. I put the battery in my pocket and seemed to warm them up . and was able to punch out another 2 holes. But did not have this problem last year when I had it hook to my 6in finbore . That had no problems cutting holes and could cut many off one battery. Just thinking the kdrill is not worth the money .Keeps stopping many times while cutting . Whats up with this. Should I RETURN IT ?
I will have to look when I get home to see what one I got. But I know that I got the best one that they had last year . Will get back to ya., thanks.
My question would be if he has batteries that are larger then 2ah.......With a Chipper blade it is going to take more tourque to turn and a large batter that can handle the needed surge for power......a 2ah isn't the best choice.....4ah or larger batteries would help.
Drill is set on speed 1 and set on drill too. I did notice the drill stopping a few times and battery getting warm. I did notice battery no in all the way too. That was after the 2 nd hole,,, will be going out again wed. Will see how it goes this time keeping the battery warm in my pocket instead of in the pail on way out.
The K-Drill’s best quality is its weight. Beyond that, there are far better choices if you don’t mind carrying a few extra pounds. I was as a huge proponent of the K-Drill until I actuallly used it. Not so much now. You sacrifice a lot for the light weight.DN
I am sooooo disappointed that my K-Drill is 0.75 seconds slower than most other augers. Really puts me into a deep depression.
Fun fact: The 50$ 6in Mora with the 12in HT Drill Adapter weighs the exact same as the 6in Kdrill..5lbs..It also cuts better, replacement blades are cheaper, blades can be sharpened anywhere, and u have the handle to stash in your car incase the drill craps out.
If you have done a side by side comparison of the two cutting I sure would like to see it..... I have a Kdrill, Mora and a Lazer and I don't see it that way at all...but I haven't done a side by side cutting comparison of all 3 at the same time in the same conditions...
You need to consider weight (8" vs 8" and whether or not you will be using a clam plate) you need to consider redrilling old holes and maybe using it on dirty ice and how much of ice you are drilling (extension).
Looks to be I will have to dish out $100 for a 5ah battery for my rigdid brushless 18volt hammer drill,, wich came with 2 batteries that was 2ah
Very good review. I don't have the Clam Plate and was thinking about getting one. Not anymore.
The 6in Kdrill weighs the same as a 6in Mora with the 12in ext. Looking online, the 8in Kdrill is 7lbs and the 8in Mora is 8lbs. As for opening old holes. I have never seen anyone do that, im not even sure why you would.. Who know whats froen in there (beer can, stick, fish, rocks)..In that video, he was punching holes about 3 seconds faster with the Mora.
8" Mora without any plate, extension, or hand crank, weighs in at just under four pounds...<°)))>{
As for opening old holes. I have never seen anyone do that, im not even sure why you would.. Who know whats frozen in there (beer can, stick, fish, rocks)..
You've never seen anyone who fishes in a hardside?
PS: Your setup is AWESOME!! Is that gear reduction box the new one from clam or home made?Double PS.. Im super jealous of that setup..
Why would you need an ultralight drill auger if your fishing in a cabin on the ice all day lol..
One thing I still fail to understand, is why the Kdrill has all those flights, with you have to lift it out to clear the chips anyway??? <°)))>{