Author Topic: Eskimo Pistol Bit vs KDrill (Read 16014 times)

DTro · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 06:08 PM »

The ions have chipper blades don't they?

missoulafish · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 06:09 PM »

Shaver:)

Mrpike1973 · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 06:29 PM »

That's how they should do the Pistol

mboss13 · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 07:15 PM »

I have the 8" pistol, and it cuts ice like butter. Getting actual 8" and paying slightly less was how I decided compared to the kdrill

HWeber · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 07:39 PM »

Quote from: Mrpike1973 on Dec 10, 2018, 06:29 PM

That's how they should do the Pistol

Give it a year or so, it's almost like they sold a possible problem so next year's model can "fix" it

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 07:54 PM »

Quote from: DTro on Dec 10, 2018, 06:08 PM

The ions have chipper blades don't they?

Ions are shavers up to 8in. The 10in ion is the shaver/chipper hybrid......which is basicly a flat blade mora blade with notches.

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 07:55 PM »

Quote from: HWeber on Dec 10, 2018, 07:39 PM

Give it a year or so, it's almost like they sold a possible problem so next year's model can "fix" it

Exactly......that's what they did with the 1st gen ion......

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: NateD on Dec 10, 2018, 03:56 PM

Why get the pistol bit over any other shaver? If you want speed won't a mora/lazer/nero do the same job?

How much commission do you make on each k drill sale. Also I am very surprised no one has gone after them for misadvertising it as an 8"!

The-dude · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 10, 2018, 09:58 PM »

I am selling my kdrill this year just because it is not an 8" auger. The company has clearly lied about the size in order to sell their product. I'm sure it wouldn't sell nearly as well if people new they were only getting a 7.5" auger.

1moslab · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 05:27 AM »

cool video thanks for sharing

DTro · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 06:55 AM »

Anyone else have the same problems with tightening the chuck on the Pistol? I don't have giant hands but there just isn't enough room to get a good grasp on the chuck. It would definitely be my first revision on the next version, even before the center point.

Newman · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 07:13 AM »

Hi
Here’s my early take on pistol from another thread

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=361477.msg3873885#msg3873885

Newman

mboss13 · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 07:58 AM »

Quote from: DTro on Dec 11, 2018, 06:55 AM

Anyone else have the same problems with tightening the chuck on the Pistol? I don't have giant hands but there just isn't enough room to get a good grasp on the chuck. It would definitely be my first revision on the next version, even before the center point.

Agreed, that is so far the only change I'd like.

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:01 AM »

lefty2053 · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:09 AM »

thanks hardwater diehard. I wonder how they attached it? They are only $4 on their site.

DTro · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:25 AM »

Yep, I might have to try that. Thanks

lefty2053 · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:29 AM »

Quote from: DTro on Dec 11, 2018, 09:25 AM

Yep, I might have to try that. Thanks

You have both drills right? How hard would it be to mount a foam float on the Pistol bit?

missoulafish · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:46 AM »

cool. Easy fix. Or if you have those swimming pool float noodles laying around you can make your own

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:47 AM »

Can the components of the Eskimo pistol bit be detached from one another ..The octagon shaft ...the actual chuck shaft etc? are These parts bolted ?

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:55 AM »

May be mix and match some items to gain some height and gain some finger room...then add the float or the bit disk. I believe I've read/saw that the Bit can be attached to the Clam Plate with ease.

https://www.fishusa.com/product/Clam-Ice-Auger-Extension

https://www.fishusa.com/product/StrikeMaster-Hand-Ice-Auger-Replacement-Wingbolt

https://www.fishusa.com/product/HT-Enterprises-Power-Ice-Auger-Adapter-Shaft

mboss13 · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:57 AM »

Quote from: lefty2053 on Dec 11, 2018, 09:09 AM

thanks hardwater diehard. I wonder how they attached it? They are only $4 on their site.

+$8 for shipping though

missoulafish · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:59 AM »

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oodles-Monster-55-Inch-x-3-5-Inch-Jumbo-Pool-Noodle-Foam-Multi-Purpose/353837591?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=6717&adid=22222222227070946848&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=182318703505&wl4=aud-566049426705:pla-289533019132&wl5=9021276&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115064716&wl11=online&wl12=353837591&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3b3gBRDAARIsAL6D-N9t5Qt9dMIOuAizX_XvOTqBMJFzvhp6P8_UkO0TpuawUEiv-PZmh3gaAlrzEALw_wcB

lefty2053 · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 09:59 AM »

Quote from: mboss13 on Dec 11, 2018, 09:57 AM

+$8 for shipping though

EEEk!

DTro · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 10:00 AM »

Or I might just pass the Eskimo on to someone else and keep the KDrill

NateD · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 11:51 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 10, 2018, 08:11 PM

How much commission do you make on each k drill sale. Also I am very surprised no one has gone after them for misadvertising it as an 8"!

1 million dollars. Oh no my auger is a half inch off, better go sue the company, I'm also very surprised it hasn't been done with all the a holes out there.

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 11:58 AM »

2:32 mark

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-in-x-6-ft-Foam-Self-Seal-Pipe-Insulation-ORS11812/204760817

DTro · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 01:06 PM »

I decided I don't need 2 drill augers, so if anyone is interested, I'll be giving away one of the 2 augers I used in the video. You'll have to find my page on Facebook "3 Rivers Fishing Adventures" and find the give away post and comment on which one you want the KDrill or the Eskimo.

NateD · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 01:09 PM »

Quote from: DTro on Dec 11, 2018, 01:06 PM

I decided I don't need 2 drill augers, so if anyone is interested, I'll be giving away one of the 2 augers I used in the video. You'll have to find my page on Facebook "3 Rivers Fishing Adventures" and find the give away post and comment on which one you want the KDrill or the Eskimo.

Wow dude that is awesome, if I used facebook I'd be there, can never have too many augers.

Mrpike1973 · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 02:15 PM »

Dtro your a stand up guy!
I just gave a hand auger to a couple of young kids using a chisel. Boy were they happy anything to help young kids stay fishing.

DTro · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 11, 2018, 02:19 PM »

It's a win/win. I got to do a fun video and I'll make a few bucks on the YouTube revenue, meanwhile someone will get an auger for pretty much nothing. It's better than it sitting in my garage collecting dust, plus selling stuff really sucks. LOL

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Author Topic: Eskimo Pistol Bit vs KDrill (Read 16014 times)