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More energy yes, as in more revolutions. Hand drills use shavers because they cut more ice per revolution, which means they are actually harder to turn, but faster. Chippers are about durability, like straight blade vs. serrated, more blade surface area means it stays sharp longer. At least that is what I've gathered based on using both types for awhile.
Im not sure i follow your logic with hand augers being harder to turn. That seems counter productive for an auger you are turning by hand..There are various videos out there comparing chipper blades to shavers. Many of which result in the shaver drilling roughly 40% more holes.Here is a good video that exemplifies what im referring to. The real kicker here is that the Kdrill isnt a true 8in auger, its actually closer to 7.5in. Which means not only is it cutting less holes, its also cutting less ice per whole than the 8".
Ok another comparison then maybe. Think about bike gears, low gear is harder to turn but you travel further distance, high gear is easier to turn but you don't travel as far. More revolutions = more battery used, but not necessarily more torque on the drill.
Hmm if pedal bike gears in low gear it takes more revolutions but easier with less travel in a higher gear its harder with less revolutions to travel farther.anyways gearing is different than shaver and chipper blades.idk maybe i have it wrong.
I see what you are saying here, but there is a flaw in your logic. The load, or in this case bite resistance = more battery used. This is why shaver blade augers produce more holes. They cut easier and smoother than chipper blades. Hence why hand augers use shaver baldes and power augers use chipper blades.
I don't ride a bike lol, so ya I just reversed it