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You do not have to keep the Milwaukee battery's "warm". They will be fine I have fished at -16* and left on the ice most of day till we left and was no problems. Buddy's drill won't mention name, pooped out after about a hour. Mine was going strong after about 4 hours , we left. Buy a good setup and don't worry about hand warmers and a cooler!!!
Just ordered the 8" K-Drill last night and a brushless 1/2" Milwaukee M18 Fuel Lithium Ion with 3 batteries. The one Vexilar recommends. Anyways, Any good ideas on how you guys are storing your batteries (To keep them semi-warm & extend their life expectancy) while on the go ice fishing with your mobile flip overs??? I got plenty of 2x, 1x and sheathing laying around, as well as 1/4", 3/8"/1", 1 1/2" & 2" insulation amongst other stuff. Don't really want something bulky though taking up a bunch of space in my one-man. Thanks.
i use rigid and literally lay it on the ice when not in use. Never have had an issue.
Get a rigid, much better warranty chucks hold up better than the Milwaukee.I tried the Milwaukee its a great drill, but the chucks just don't hold up.Had to send mine back twice. Went all season last year with the rigid no issues.I'm running the 6" nills auger.
. U must have got a lemon, having to send it back twice, 4 years on mine no problems!!
2) you won't forget where you put it 3) when you meet a female ice angler she will immediately see that you are pleased to meet her You crack me up Lavman!