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The Clam Plate is not a gear reduction at all. There are some gear reduction plate made by someone on Ebay though. It is called the Ice Kicker II I believe.
Could you please tell me why I would I need a Clam’s ice auger conversion kit for my Milwaukee drill motor and a Nils 8" auger? Would it make it easier to drill or hold? Does the gearing somehow protect the drill? What are the benefits?This past season, I used Nils auger adapter and the drill without the additional Clam product. If the Clam conversion kit it beneficial, I would add it before the season starts.Thanks!
I thought they did away with the gear reduction. Guess they figured it out now and are selling it again.
I just want to comment that the gear conversion box is not something available. It's on their website but they won't have it unless they changed their minds since Friday. I have physically talked to their fabricator and they won't be selling it anytime soon.
Never knew there was a gear reduction option. 1200"/lb Fuel and clam plate had no issues spinning 8" Mora last year
This topic always seems to amaze me. Some people don't realize that the clam plate and clam plate gear reduction setup are two different things. The original gear reduction setups were junk and they recalled them. Regardless, a reduction setup is not needed if you use an adequate drill even if you are using an 8in auger. Been using my 2704 with an 8in lazer for 3 years with no issues. Now, the clam plate is just the plate, no gear reduction and in my experience is very handy and worth the $60. For those that say they don't need, waste of money, etc just think they have bigger balls than the rest of us There are plenty of good things about the clam plate that make it well worth $60.
Perfect, thanks for the history (and the good news)