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Title: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Martian on Jan 06, 2018, 10:09 AM
 so, has anyone?
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 06, 2018, 10:33 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ice-Kicker-II-New-Model-combo-style-ice-fishing-auger-adapter/152852569458?hash=item2396b91d72:g:d1IAAOSwcUBYPOfV
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Martian on Jan 06, 2018, 11:30 AM
 I seen one last year, it was plywood, and clamps, but cannot recal, I shoukd have taken pics. would cost under $4
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 06, 2018, 12:32 PM
I seen one last year, it was plywood, and clamps, but cannot recal, I shoukd have taken pics. would cost under $4
The problem with plywood is moister.  The Kicker is more than the Clam Plate. Wonder why?
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Jan 06, 2018, 12:37 PM
The problem with plywood is moister.  The Kicker is more than the Clam Plate. Wonder why?

The kicker has a 2-1 gear ratio,

Compare the price of the Clam plate with the gear box (same gear ratio)...

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: kc_ on Jan 07, 2018, 08:00 AM
I have made 3 of them using painted plywood. No problem with moisture. No problem at all.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 07, 2018, 08:44 AM
I have made 3 of them using painted plywood. No problem with moisture. No problem at all.

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: kc_ on Jan 07, 2018, 10:08 AM

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 07, 2018, 10:21 AM
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Is that made out of Plywood?  Nice work. Looks like a little PVC also.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: kc_ on Jan 07, 2018, 02:08 PM
plywood and copper pipe. The bearing was the most expensive part at 10.00
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: fishEH on Jan 07, 2018, 06:20 PM
Question. Why use a plate at all? I have an 18v Milwaukee hammer drill I use with the included side handle with an 8" Lazer auger. Cuts like butter. Doesn't break my wrists.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: PaddyO on Jan 07, 2018, 07:08 PM
Question. Why use a plate at all? I have an 18v Milwaukee hammer drill I use with the included side handle with an 8" Lazer auger. Cuts like butter. Doesn't break my wrists.
I agree - same but with a Dewalt - and no issues.  I don't see a need for the plate
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: OneMoreFish on Jan 07, 2018, 07:40 PM
Question. Why use a plate at all? I have an 18v Milwaukee hammer drill I use with the included side handle with an 8" Lazer auger. Cuts like butter. Doesn't break my wrists.

How much torque does the Milwaukee you are using have? I have the 2704 with 1200 and after using it around the house and on the ice I’m convinced it could break a wrist with ease. I roll with the clam plate.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: fishEH on Jan 07, 2018, 10:24 PM
It has plenty, that's all I know. It also has a clutch with many many settings that will save your wrists if you're concerned.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Agronomist_at_IA on Jan 07, 2018, 10:51 PM
Question. Why use a plate at all? I have an 18v Milwaukee hammer drill I use with the included side handle with an 8" Lazer auger. Cuts like butter. Doesn't break my wrists.

Because the drill has so much torque that a lot of the side handles have broken off of the drills.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Jan 07, 2018, 11:00 PM
Because the drill has so much torque that a lot of the side handles have broken off of the drills.

Only Milwaukee so far, but they have the most torque...

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Agronomist_at_IA on Jan 08, 2018, 08:02 PM
Only Milwaukee so far, but they have the most torque...

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Yep...I think the guys that engineered it should have thought about it a bit and beefed up the handle grab spots.......drill is strong enough it will rip itself apart.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: NateD on Jan 09, 2018, 04:30 PM
Yep...I think the guys that engineered it should have thought about it a bit and beefed up the handle grab spots.......drill is strong enough it will rip itself apart.

Not my drill from last year, handle is rock solid.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Agronomist_at_IA on Jan 09, 2018, 05:46 PM
Not my drill from last year, handle is rock solid.

For now....its been a common problem for a number of guys. I've always had mine on the clam plate so never had to worry about it.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: walleyeboater on Jan 09, 2018, 09:28 PM
The " reason" to use a clam plate, is your auger will never come loose off of your drill chuck.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Martian on Jan 10, 2018, 04:30 AM
thanks all, I may just forgo the plate
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: mcflyfisher on Jan 12, 2018, 08:27 PM
 The ice kicker is the bomb.   I use my old blue ryobi 18v drill and a 6" laser.   It drills great in the 8" or we have here now.   I bought the new 750 lbs ryobi hammer drill but haven't needed to use it yet.  For $90 shipped this plate will turn a lack luster drill into an electric auger.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: NateD on Jan 17, 2018, 01:07 PM
For now....its been a common problem for a number of guys. I've always had mine on the clam plate so never had to worry about it.

From what I read these guys are having problems fairly soon after they buy the drill?  Or are the handles breaking after already drilling hundreds of holes?  Mine has a season and a half of holes drill with it.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: 3300 on Jan 17, 2018, 02:06 PM
The ice kicker is the bomb.   I use my old blue ryobi 18v drill and a 6" laser.   It drills great in the 8" or we have here now.   I bought the new 750 lbs ryobi hammer drill but haven't needed to use it yet.  For $90 shipped this plate will turn a lack luster drill into an electric auger.

what are your overall impressions with the ice kicker other than what you've already shared? does it feel heavy or awkward/unbalanced or noisy or any thing else you can think of? you are the first to buy one and share info with us so far.
any thing you'd want to improve upon?
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: bee on Jan 17, 2018, 05:29 PM
Spend the money get the Plate. You will never regret it.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Gills-only on Jan 17, 2018, 05:44 PM
The " reason" to use a clam plate, is your auger will never come loose off of your drill chuck.
.        And it sets up off the ice when done not laying on ice or in snow !!
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: SirCranksalot on Jan 18, 2018, 07:21 PM
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I enjoy making things myself. I,m a bit puzzled, though, about those 'silver colored' things between the handle and the motor? thx.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: CA1492 on Jan 18, 2018, 08:33 PM
Could possibly use a plastic cutting board in place of plywood if concerned about water. 
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Jan 18, 2018, 08:47 PM
whatever happened to the guy and the plan for building the d.o.r.a. gear reduction plate?think it was last year I saw it.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 19, 2018, 05:35 AM
whatever happened to the guy and the plan for building the d.o.r.a. gear reduction plate?think it was last year I saw it.
D.O.R.A. went exploring. Got lost and was never to be heard from again.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: straightShot on Jan 19, 2018, 01:28 PM
From what I read these guys are having problems fairly soon after they buy the drill?  Or are the handles breaking after already drilling hundreds of holes?  Mine has a season and a half of holes drill with it.

My failure was quick.  I don't recall exactly, but I had less than 20 holes drilled.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: kc_ on Jan 19, 2018, 04:01 PM
I enjoy making things myself. I,m a bit puzzled, though, about those 'silver colored' things between the handle and the motor? thx.

I used copper pipe to hold the drill in place. Also for the trigger assembly. There is an aluminum plate in there too
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Agronomist_at_IA on Jan 19, 2018, 08:01 PM
D.O.R.A. went exploring. Got lost and was never to be heard from again.

I think he came on last year.......or so.......Said he had a year and D.O.R.A was running strong. He didn't plant to make any for resale since clam dos the gear box.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: MSUICEMAN on Jan 20, 2018, 06:59 PM
I think he came on last year.......or so.......Said he had a year and D.O.R.A was running strong. He didn't plant to make any for resale since clam dos the gear box.

if he only knew how much clam would botch this product.... I haven't heard anything all that bad about the plate itself (the gen 2's), but the gearbox.... yikes.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Jan 20, 2018, 07:24 PM
I think he came on last year.......or so.......Said he had a year and D.O.R.A was running strong. He didn't plant to make any for resale since clam dos the gear box.

Also the ice Kicker design is the same as Dora in that both use chain drive...

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: 1moslab on Jan 21, 2018, 05:55 AM
Anyone know how much the kickerll weighs? And I'm assuming it's spinning the auger at half the speed of the plate?
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Jan 21, 2018, 09:03 AM
Anyone know how much the kickerll weighs? And I'm assuming it's spinning the auger at half the speed of the plate?

Depending on whether the plate has a gear box or no, if yes, then they both spin the same with a 2/1 ratio...

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: mcflyfisher on Feb 16, 2018, 01:06 PM
what are your overall impressions with the ice kicker other than what you've already shared? does it feel heavy or awkward/unbalanced or noisy or any thing else you can think of? you are the first to buy one and share info with us so far.
any thing you'd want to improve upon?

The fit and finish is what I expect from a garage built piece of gear.   It is very well made but rattle can painted.   The handles can be a little rough if the drill catches at the end of the hole.   The thing is made of steel so it's not light,  but if rather carry the weight and know its going to last.  The price is low for the value.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: huntneiowa on Feb 17, 2018, 09:36 PM
I made one but started a new post under augers.
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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: huntneiowa on Feb 18, 2018, 09:09 AM

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Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: jedhead on Feb 18, 2018, 10:26 AM
I recently used an ice kicker and was very impressed. Definetly not mass production, but the fact that it is made in the USA verses the clam, which I believe is Chinese manufacturing made the deciding factor . Nice unit for the money! I am sick and tired with my old 10" gas auger, will only keep it because I like the larger hole when targeting pike and musky.
Title: Re: anybody make something similar to the clam auger plate
Post by: kc_ on Feb 18, 2018, 02:32 PM
I made one but started a new post under augers.
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nice job