what drill to get

[hardwater diehard]

For members adding your cordless drill set ups please add your make/model and amp hour battery as well as the diameter of the auger you are using  ...most manufactures make some under powered she shed picture hanging drills . If your drill set up is working great and not on this list I would like to know as I will add it to the list of battle test set ups.

Dewalt DCD991

Dewalt DCD996

Dewalt DCD997

Dewalt DCD998 must use 6ah or better Flexvolt battery to achieve the higher advertised torque

Dewalt DCD999 must use 6ah or better Flexvolt battery to achieve the higher advertised torque
 
Milwaukee 2804-20

Milwaukee 2803-20

Milwaukee 2904-20

Milwaukee 2903-20

Spec for the proper drill

18V or Higher Brushless Drill

5 Amp Hour or Higher Battery

1/2” Chuck Type

Side Stabilizer /  Handle

Minimum Torque Rating of 84 Nm / 750 in. lbs/800 UWO

DRILL SETTING ....DRILL MODE.. Speed Setting 1  NO HAMMEER MODE !!!

[62&done]

For members adding your cordless drill set ups please add your make/model and amp hour battery as well as the diameter of the auger you are using  ...most manufactures make some under powered she shed picture hanging drills . If your drill set up is working great and not on this list I would like to know as I will add it to the list of battle test set ups.

   Rigid 18 volt brushless drill / 4 amp Batt   using on 6' Stike Master lite

[flukeman]

Rigid 18v hammer/4ah battery/6" mora

[Miles59]

I’m using the Ridgid Brushless Octane Gen 5X with Octane 9 ah battery. Model #R8611506. Supposed to have 1300 ft/lbs of torque. Connected to a 7.5” K-Drill. It like this setup and it performs very well.

I mount the handle in line with the grip, instead of perpendicular or in an “L” like most guys I see.  This way it feels more natural because your hands are 180 degrees apart, like they are when using a power auger.

[BeenPerchin315]

Dewalt 996 with the gen1 ion (steel) bit adapted to it with just the cheap black plastic disc.
4ah I believe have not looked at them yet this year.

[Icemaniac]

FLEX 24-volt 1/2-in Brushless Cordless Drill Model #FX1171T-2B  2.5 & 5 amp batteries. Kovac icemaster adapter on a 6" nils auger. 

[trapper2000]

wow  and i  started  out   60 years ago  with a  spud  and  thought  my  new  spoon auger was  high tec........

[filetandrelease]

wow  and i  started  out   60 years ago  with a  spud  and  thought  my  new  spoon auger was  high tec........

Lol me to

[KingPerch]

Here is a drill that I’ll add to the list for torque ratings. 780 INCH POUNDS.


I forgot to add makita. The major brands are accounted for now.

[KingPerch]

wow  and i  started  out   60 years ago  with a  spud  and  thought  my  new  spoon auger was  high tec........

I’d like one of those old spoon augers to hang on my office wall. Never owned one. I’m a Jr Buzzard.😁

[bigal409]

wow  and i  started  out   60 years ago  with a  spud  and  thought  my  new  spoon auger was  high tec........

boy Trapper your getting old 

[trapper2000]

boy Trapper your getting old 

getting??   thats  the  nicest thing anyone  said to me in years     i'm not old yet fred  i'm  "getting"  that means still young  for a little  while .....

[hardwater diehard]

getting??   thats  the  nicest thing anyone  said to me in years     i'm not old yet fred  i'm  "getting"  that means still young  for a little  while .....

You pull the trigger on a drill yet?

[trapper2000]

You pull the trigger on a drill yet?

i have 2  very good friends helping me out as soon as i have good ice i'll be set  but thank all the great guys that offered  advice  expeiences and  any help i needed 

[WelderMike]

 Metabo SB LTX BL Impuls drill, both 5.2 and 8.0ah batteries, clam plate,  driving 8in pistol bit. Entire set up with 8ah battery is around 14.5lbs.

[rabbitt05]

I'm trying out something new this year that I haven't seen before.  Its a Bauer mud/mortor mixer.  Yes its Bauer, (let me have it I can handle it) on a Razr hand auger with drill bit attachment.  I figured with the lower rpm's and high torque it would work out.  I have friends that have burned up drills so I thought I would try this route instead.  I also have some stone/masonary work to do in spring so this will serve a dual purpose... I will let you know how I make out after this weekend.  Hoping to try it out. 

tight lines,

Rabbitt

[youngblood]

   You can get over a 1000 holes in 10inches of ice on 1 battery with these. It's called the Trap Attack.

[youngblood]

 Here is the business end. Make sure you use the guard. It is extremely sharp. 

[Petercos22]

My Kobalt 24v comes in at 650 in pounds. Just under the 700 always suggested but it cuts real well with 7 inch Mora blades and perfect with 6 inch Eskimo. Price is very reasonable.

[62&done]

i have 2  very good friends helping me out as soon as i have good ice i'll be set  but thank all the great guys that offered  advice  expeiences and  any help i needed

So what did you end up getting ?

[BUCKSKI]

m18, 8 inch auger and pale top for backup. 3rd season on the batteries. no more to be said,drop the mic!