MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
What's the best choice (and why):Eskimo Pistol Bit, Strikemaster Lite Flite, or K-drill. 6" hole is what I will need.
Wow - that's a lot of info., Thanks! Just a little more info for you... I have a Mora auger on a clam plate. It works great! But I tried my buddies pistol bit and another ones K-drill last year. I couldn't believe the light weight, it was great! So now I'm planning on a switchover this year.As far as drills go, I have that covered with owning several Hilti drills. These are the real contractor grade units. They rate them at 750 in/lbs I believe, but they run more torque than most other drills with higher ratings.
Good call. I did not realize the 6" doesn't have a center point. Strange
6" with a center point ..Mora/Shaver blades ..4.9 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B9DJ1YR/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B09B9DJ1YR&pd_rd_w=YwDCJ&pf_rd_p=887084a2-5c34-4113-a4f8-b7947847c308&pd_rd_wg=iEfdT&pf_rd_r=QWRK8QF0WSYT68XTPEZN&pd_rd_r=e11dc572-d8b4-4f81-90c2-9d5a3ebf9a3a&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVElOTjlZVURBMTJEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIwNTEzUVlOUlVPMFFLNERFJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MTIzMDcxMFhNSks5VExIVU1XJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Thank you! I just ordered this unit. $120 and a $15 coupon at checkout. Have to try it. Mora blades are a bonus to me since I got four spare sets from Gander Mountain going out of business a few years ago.
Thats a 6 inch auger ..you do know that
Yep. That's the size we use.
And Please make a separate post/ unboxing review if you can ..this brand is new on the market and could give ice anglers a new option/consideration ..plus do a follow up on ice review . I think you are the first to order .
I'd be curious to see how you like it as well! Keep us posted!
Will do!
I used a 5 inch Lazer for years, and last spring went to the 6 inch pistol. Nothing cuts faster than the Lazer, but between the aggressive blades and the steel flights, it would grab to a dangerous degree on soft ice.layered slush. The Pistol is lighter, and the plastic flights do not jam in the hole like the steel ones. I have not tried them all, but I can say that you will not be sorry with a pistol bit, or probably one of the clones available. I have not ever felt the need for a center point with either drill, or a clam plate either. If you try it without the clam plate, you will save a few more pounds. You can always add that back in if you don't like it.
How are the Nils hand augers when using a drill?
They cut like mad! They make a power version that somehow cuts a bit less aggressively, but the hand version can be adapted to a drill and drills fast! Like any aggressive drill with steel flights, you can get jamming or grabbing if you let the hole get packed with chips. The new composite drills are lighter, but I feel the best thing about them is the flexible flights still convey chips out of the hole, but if they start getting stuck, they seem to flex and keep spinning smoothly. All mine with steel flights have a tendency to stick in the hole and jam my wrist in layered/slushy conditions.
Thanks for the info! I picked one up, barely used, this summer for cheap (guy used it once and is moving South). For the auger and an adapter I was all in for $90It’s a 6” one, so looking for an 8” setup and thinking of the Vevor that’s mentioned above.
Are you using a hand mora on the clam plate? If so the weight should be similar to the ones you mentioned. If not lighter. The only reason to move from the mora IMO is if you are getting a unit with a center point, which is a great thing for safety to keep the Áuger from skating.