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Try eBay. Search “clam plate adapter”. Lots of different sizes listed there. I use Nils and got mine from an eBay seller.
I have a big Milwaukee Fuel Hammer Drill, no problem there. I'm not worried about weight, I've ran a z71 10" auger for years. I'd like to use this setup if I can find the right adapter.
Then this is the adapter you wanthttps://www.amazon.com/K-DRILL-POWER-AUGER-ADAPTER-CONVERT/dp/B076TDQL54
These are the cordless drills that work ..if you do not have the right cordless drill ..you will eventually have an epic fail..note once you get your set up done it will be so light weight and functional you will drill more holes and move more.Dewalt DCD991Dewalt DCD996Dewalt DCD997Dewalt 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 2804-20Milwaukee 2803-20Spec for the proper drill18V or Higher Brushless Drill5 Amp Hour or Higher Battery1/2” Chuck TypeSide Stabilizer / HandleMinimum Torque Rating of 84 Nm / 750 in. lbs/800 UWODRILL SETTING ....DRILL MODE.. Speed Setting 1 NO HAMMEER MODE !!!
You forgot to mention RIGID. They make some seriously power drills that are tough as nails.
ToMang07..once again my BIG concern even with a 2804-22is the weight and the strain of your chosen auger choice ..a 10 in steel auger has some poundage ...does it have a single chipper blade or dual blades ?This would be my go to if I were to run a 10" steel auger ...will not win any speed contest but would save wear n tear .. do you drill alot of holes ?https://www.scheels.com/p/drill-plate-w%2F-clam-power-drive-gear-box/71992115501.html
I'm not overly concerned. I'm not planning on banging it up too much, and I always have everything secured well when traveling. I have a 10" and 8" bit for my power augers. They are much better than the hand auger bit, they have bigger dual blades and a center point to prevent travel, plus a ring around the outside, sturdy, but not overly heavy IMO. Weak point will be the shaft of the clam plate from the drill chuck adapter to the large bit adapter...I don't forsee it being a big problem, but if it is Ill reevaluate.
I took Ridgid off the list ..as the Octane line up is Kaput ..the current line up is a lil shy on torque and has not been put through the paces by IS members like the above drills. Also some folks use the Ryobi ..once again limited testing/reviews not on my list ..the Flex drill line up(new this year via Lowes) has the right specs but once again user reviews are non existent.
Interesting I did not realize they killed the octane that fast. I've been using the rigid gen5x brushless hammer drill (R86116), 700 in. lbs. Going on year 5 this year with it. Still on the same 2x 4ah batteries as well. Thing has been a tank for me. I run it on a 6" and 8" metal auger with a clam plate. Is 700 in.lbs under the suggested rating from clam?
So I picked up the Clam Drill Adapter, overall I like it, it's a decent design. However, it's useless in real world applications with the hand auger it's designed to fit.... stupid thing is about 2.5' tall. I mean really, you supposed to use it on your knees?The only extensions I'm finding are for the power augers. And frankly, I'd rather use a power auger bit anyway. Does ANYONE make an adapter that goes from the clam hand auger size shaft to the larger power auger size?These are all I can find and I don't believe either works with the eskimo power auger bit. it should work with the eskimo bit the only power auger bit that doesn't work is jiffy bits since they turn the opposite direction then then all the other bits.
Am I reading this right? =Person buys a clam plate setup without the clam extension for the the hand auger to get to the desired height.=Person then decides to use and put on heavy steel auger bits from gas augers to get height.....since they don't care about weight....=Person has to buy a special adaptor to attach the steel augers.....and goes that way instead of buying the clam extension to use the hand auger.= It woulda been cheaper to by a gas power head or gas auger and would have had a better cutting result........I don't understand why you would want a clam plate and drill setup if you didn't want the advantages of the weight savings?
I believe its 725 in/lbs ..but if you have been running fine with that drill I will have to add it to my list as a battle tested drill. I know I have seen some one offs drill that members say work ..but doesnt have the battle tested following of the list above .I just resurrected my Gen 1 Clam Plate(required chuck removal) for action..I recently bought a Clam Power Drive Gear Box ..I added that to a Clam Plate ...so the left over/removed drill plate bearing box was retro-fabricated to my Gen 1 Clam Plate ..added a 1" piece of aluminum square tubbing to give the drill plate bracket some needed height and that Gen 1 is back in business.So I am in search of a 10" Mora style steel hand auger...for the Gear Box Clam Plate ..I have buddies with 10" chipper style blade steel auger from their power auger that I may play with when the ice arrives ..but I think the chipper blades may be asking too much even with the gear box.
I got the power drive last year. Thing is so much better then the first gen. Held up all season like a champ. Unlike my first gen which exploded after its 3rd time out lol. Doubled my battery life too. Did slow down the auger a bit, but I'm not one of those guys looking to punch 10 holes in 3 seconds...
I'll break out the crayons for you, since you're apparently special. Yup!*draws green star*