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You didn't say what drill you were using? I have been punching lots of holes with my 8" k drill and m18 fuel no problem and no clam plate. I have yet to run out a battery, but it is my first year with it and we only have 9" of ice so far. Yes I do need slight down pressure but not much. So far in my opinion it is one of the best things for ice fishing I have ever bought. It drills the ice about 1 inch per second and only weighs 10 Lbs. So far everyone who has seen me use it or tried it themselves is amazed.
I own the 8" k drill with M18 Fuel drill. Cut holes for the first time all last weekend with it through about 14" of ice. The only pressure I put on the drill was just the pressure of my hands holing onto the drill. I could get about 25-30 holes per 5.0 ah battery. We did a drill off between the new Ion X and my 8" k drill and the k drill smoked the Ion X handily. The k drill made drilling easy and not a heavy pain in the a$$. I would recommend buying one to anybody.
Couple things, but let's start with the fact that you're doing it wrong and *you know* you're doing it wrong...No version of the K-drill needs a Clam Plate, so right there it tells me that you aren't using the correct drill - they specify the model number of the drill for the reason that it's essentially necessary to get the "right" experience.The K-drill has a spike on it, it can't *not* grab into the ice...so I have no clue what you're doing.For K-drill owners who bought the auger and got the correct drill, little to no downward pressure is necessary - it certainly isn't for my k-drill auger with attached Milwaukee Fuel M18 1/2".So there's the answer to your question - you're doing it wrong.
I think you may also be running into people's definition of no downward pressure. If I have a drill that I have to lean on and put my 200pounds plus of weight on to make it drill i consider that downward pressure. If I rest my hands on the drill handle and pull down ever so slightly I might well tell you I am not putting any downwards pressure on the drill. Even though technically I am. This is really a sill thread.[/quoteI agree!
No version of the K-drill needs a Clam Plate, so right there it tells me that you aren't using the correct drill - they specify the model number of the drill for the reason that it's essentially necessary to get the "right" experience.
Really.. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=5rMGR0up0-ALooks like I would want the plate in that situation..
I can't agree more with Frank (sharp nils) . You will get two to three times as many holes with the nils at least and do it three times faster on one battery. Believe me I have tested them side by side.
We can agree to disagree, sold my nils ! The Blades are hard to come bye & cost 3 times as much as the k-drill . The weight is a better trade off for me also . Happy drilling
Everything said is true. But, the Nils is very finicky. Dirty Ice, Debris (wood, leaves), I even saw a "Foul Mouthed Heathen" swear in front of my friends Nils and it stopped cutting. $12 USPS Priority Mail each way and $20 for the service leaves the Nils 1 week AWOL with a $44 bill for sharpening.
I just want to know where you guys are getting KDrills for 190.00?