K drill, Clam plate, something else?

[ItsmeitsmeitsJSG]

I'm finally replacing my hand auger and I cant decide what to get. I also have an ice fishing trip this weekend so I dont have a lot of time to do my own research. I understand a K-drill will go right on my dewalt and work well just like that? I've also heard I should get a Clam plate to go with that. Do I need a clam plate or can I get by without one? Or should I go in a different direction all together?

[hardwater diehard]

Don't need the Clam Plate ...but I like it ...the Kdrill comes with drill ready adapter...and float.

[lefty2053]

Just so you know the Clam Plates are sold out everywhere. But You don't need one,just makes it nice for laying the auger down.

[Just a random icefisherma]

Just so you know the Clam Plates are sold out everywhere. But You don't need one,just makes it nice for laying the auger down.

The plate also gears the drill lower I think, and then you don't put pressure on the drill housing itself. Used one with a little dewalt on it this past weekend, and it was pretty nice. Can't speak for the k-drill though

[jedhead]

Try the ice kicker setup. Made in Pa, works like a charm,stable fast, two handles and under $100 bucks, used one recently and will be ordering my own.

[reelrusty]

I've been looking at Clam plate stuff on you tube and have seen one that you take the chuck off the drill and one that you don't. Is this the difference between older and newer models? I kinda like the save your chuck model.

[RyanW]

I guess I just don’t see the appeal in the K-drill. For the 200 bones the bit costs you could get a StrikeMaster Lazer, the Clam Plate, and still have almost $50 left over. Opt for a Mora bit and you’ll save more money. The K-drill, to me, is just over priced plastic. I see much more value in a traditional style hand auger. Not to mention, with traditional hand augers, if your battery craps out in the middle of the trip you can attach the handle (if you brought it with you...) and keep drilling holes. K-drills don’t have handles the last time I checked (but I have seen a post where someone put a few handles on it).

Yes, the Clam Plate isn’t necessary, but man, it sure makes using a drill setup even more convenient. 

Yes. The version where you keep the chuck on the drill is the new model. #9935

[hardwater diehard]

I've been looking at Clam plate stuff on you tube and have seen one that you take the chuck off the drill and one that you don't. Is this the difference between older and newer models? I kinda like the save your chuck model.

Chuck removal plates are no longer  retail available.  Private sellers via Ebay may have some available.

[oleike]

Just so you know the Clam Plates are sold out everywhere. But You don't need one,just makes it nice for laying the auger down.

i just bought a clam plate at my local Canadian Tire store...they had three left $100 retail

[deer george]

I don,t think you will disappointed ........

[fatboy8]

i just bought a clam plate at my local Canadian Tire store...they had three left $100 retail

Fell free to pick me on up haha

[ItsmeitsmeitsJSG]

So I got the K-drill, did not know I needed an XR drill, can I use my normal 20v dewalt?

[Ramp 23]

K Drill is designed for Milwaukee M18 fuel. At 550 RPM & 725 lbs of tourque. Says it right on the float.

[Damn Yankee]

I guess I just don’t see the appeal in the K-drill. For the 200 bones the bit costs you could get a StrikeMaster Lazer, the Clam Plate, and still have almost $50 left over. Opt for a Mora bit and you’ll save more money. The K-drill, to me, is just over priced plastic. I see much more value in a traditional style hand auger. Not to mention, with traditional hand augers, if your battery craps out in the middle of the trip you can attach the handle (if you brought it with you...) and keep drilling holes. K-drills don’t have handles the last time I checked (but I have seen a post where someone put a few handles on it).

Yes, the Clam Plate isn’t necessary, but man, it sure makes using a drill setup even more convenient. 

Yes. The version where you keep the chuck on the drill is the new model. #9935

Well criticized  by someone who probably never owned one and never used one.

[quackpot]

We were selling them at the Columbus Ohio fishing expo last weekend. I'm not sure if they will ship them out but I know they had at least one left from the expo. Message me if you want their information, not sure if it's ok to post it. We had them at a discounted price but I think regular price was around $70 for clam plate.

[hardwater diehard]

So I got the K-drill, did not know I needed an XR drill, can I use my normal 20v dewalt?

What model and what amp hour batteries?

[deerefishyfishy]

So I got the K-drill, did not know I needed an XR drill, can I use my normal 20v dewalt?

Directly from kdrill's website... "You can use any cordless drill brand you choose, as long as it meets the following minimum requirements:

Side Stabilizer Arm (for a secure two-handed grip)1/2” Drill Chuck18 Volt/4 Amp Lithium Ion Battery (or higher)Brushless Motor Design500-750 RPM with a minimum ofMinimum 725 in/lbs or 820 UWO of torque

These drills are officially approved for K-Drill use.

Milwaukee Models: #2703-22, #2704-22, #2810-22, #2709-22

DeWalt Models: #DCD997B, #DCD991P2, #DCD996P2, #DCD997P2-BT, #DW124K"

[52isntbigenough]

2 major complaints about my 8" K-Drill

1) It's not a true 8" hole
2) It wasn't around 20 years ago.

[jethro]

2) It wasn't around 20 years ago.

LOL I hear that

[Ramp 23]

I use milluaukee 5amp hour batteries

[rilobsterman]

Get yourself the K-drill set you WILL like it

[tentwiststhick]

I use the Clam setup. I really like it a lot. Whatever you decide, I advise you to get an extension also. It's well worth the extra 15 or 20 $$.                      

[hardwater diehard]

I use the Clam setup. I really like it a lot. Whatever you decide, I advise you to get an extension also. It's well worth the extra 15 or 20 $$.                    

Although I agree with the extension for my StrikeMaster 6" Lazer set up on the Clam Plate..its not need for the Kdrill...set pretty much at a good height ...with Kdrill and the need Clam Plate adapter .

[tentwiststhick]

Although I agree with the extension for my StrikeMaster 6" Lazer set up on the Clam Plate..its not need for the Kdrill...set pretty much at a good height ...with Kdrill and the need Clam Plate adapter .

I'll confess one thing for sure. I've never noticed anyone Kneeling down on the ice to complete a hole being drilled with a K-drill as i have seen with the Clam. Then again where I'm at, more fisherman have the Clam than they have the K-Drill. It also has a lot to do with the ice thickness too. I do know that I concluded kneeling on the ice to complete a hole didn't look like fun and that was before I decided to get the Clam. At some point i wouldn't be surprised if mI see a K-Driller kneeling too.    

[John_BZ]

I like the clam plate. All you have to do is bring the handle for the hand auger with and you have manual backup. That said im a gas auger kind of guy. Once the ice is past hand auger thickness I break out the lazer mag xpress. Still the fastest auger ever made. I also hate holes smaller than 8" so that's a factor for me.