Author Topic: Which hand auger do you/have you used? (Read 4722 times)

ocburg17 · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 10:52 AM »

6" Mora that wasn't sharpened for 10 years - not fun
6" Nils - Awesome until my buddy dulled the blade by putting downward pressure. Resharpened for this year and will keep forever for early ice.
6" Strikemaster Lazer - Good substitute to the Nils

Now I have my 8" Power Auger (Shark Z51) that I havn't even been able to use because of the weather.

beavercreekoutdoors · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 10:55 AM »

Love my 6" Nils!!!

tricohatch · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:13 AM »

I have had a Mora 6" for 10 seasons and I have replaced the blades once with the stainless steel ones. I use it primarily for early ice (if we get some this year!) Cut great,no problem.

shaun_300 · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:20 AM »

I have a Sub-Zero 6" from Canadian Tire, inexpensive auger but works great. Cuts like crazy! I find the ones with the offset handles hard and awkward to twist (like the one pictured above). I like the ones where the upper handle is inline with the auger shaft. Seems like you can get more power to the ice.

smontague · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:42 AM »

For years, I used my dad`s 6 inch swede bore.

Bought a 39.00 Normark Ice Drill from Lebaron last year. Changed the blades right away to real swede bore blades, this thing cuts pretty good for a 39.00 outfit.

I have the Jiffy for when the ice is thick.

Duneman101 · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 12:15 PM »

i've always used an 8" eskimo, changed over to an 8" eskimo Barracuda... couldn't be happier, i can drill through 8-9 inches of ice with 10 cranks of the handle!

stanmo · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 01:54 PM »

I found the big difference with the Nils, is the ease at which you crank the handle. Drill one hole with a Nils and any other I've tried, you kinda shrug your shoulders. Drill 10 with each I guarantee you'll reach for the Nils for number 11. It's fast, but it takes way less effort to use it. Both arms do the work, (like bike pedals) Plus you use absolutely no down pressure. It all adds up after a few holes. Try a few kinds, but drill a few holes with each. Best I can explain is the Nils shaves the ice, where most others gouge it. I have a completely rebuilt right shoulder, and it makes a big difference to someone like me. In all fairness, I have not tried all the brands mentioned here, but most. Good luck on your decision.

GRIZZ08 · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 03:14 PM »

8" mora at 6'6" and 350 pounds an inch and a half to two inches a turn it make holes pretty quick but drill to many and it can make life on the ice suck in a hurry.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 03:23 PM »

I have 2 Mora 7-8" augers. They both can use 7 or 8" blades. I prefer the 7" when I use it. I now use my 10" Eskimo Z51.

Loggy · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 04:34 PM »

Just took my 8" NILS out of factory box!! Bring on the ice!!!

icemantwo · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 04:48 PM »

I use a 6" Mora. It works ok but gets tiring when drilling through a foot of ice. Next season I might buy a Nils.

jbird68 · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 05:42 PM »

I have an 7" Arctic Express by HT. It works great. I've had it for about 4 years now. I use it on my IceGator and 2 of the welds on the flutes broke. I just had to have them welded back on.

iceargo · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 05:52 PM »

I've had a 7" Strikemaster Lazer for about 6 years now. Love it. I just put new blades on it today. $35.00 for the blades. Thats a drawback.

pikeking · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 05:55 PM »

I got a 6" Mora for Christmas, I used it today and it seemed to cut just fine.

Trouty · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:00 PM »

Lazer 8" with upgraded blades, it cuts well.

NEZ · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:14 PM »

I have a 6 in Mora with an ice kicker and Milwaukee 18 volt hammer drill. Works very well.

Gills-only · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:16 PM »

Went from a mora to a lazer. Lazer cuts much better can also open up old holes.

adkwiley · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:18 PM »

I have never bought a hand auger, but i own 4

Started with an 8 inch mora someone gave me the next year someone gave me 5 inch mora, and this year i got a 8 inch nils and a 4.5 inch nils! I know some good people!

trout-chaser · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:26 PM »

I love my Mora 7"hand auger with 8" blades on it/ It never sticks in the hole........... EVER.

Gills-only · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:29 PM »

Never had problems with the mora, just wanted to upgrade. Thinking about a nils as next purchase.

bigtrout · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 06:44 PM »

6" Finn Bore, cuts like a dream. Can't reopen holes though. The offset handles really works well once you get used to it

Itinerant · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:01 PM »

Replaced my 8" Mora with a 6" Nils this season and couldn't be happier. The Nils cuts so quickly and easily I don't plan on breaking out my power auger until the ice is over a foot thick, and then only if I'm going to be doing a lot of searching.

MEMAGGIENCOMET · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:09 PM »

I have been using a 7" laser auger for last 3 seasons.

bpfohler · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:42 PM »

Just bought a 6 Fin Bore that hasn't seen any ice yet, hope we get some soon.

LSCjigger · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:49 PM »

5 " Lazer With a 20v Dewalt Hammer drill strapped to it....nothings easier than no work at all!!!

walleye-guy · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 09:48 PM »

Come on am I the only lazy one? I go right from the chisel to the power Auger..... Eskimo 10" I want to fish not work.

aaronh33 · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 10:45 PM »

I am just getting started and picked up one of the extreme ice augers in 8" from bass pro. Used it today for the first time and so far I am quite happy with it and it was on sale for 40 bucks

skinnytrucker · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:18 PM »

First one I ever bought was an Eskimo Barracuda, used it one month before buying my Nils USA. Been using my Nils for the past 3 years and I love it. Ran in to a guy at the lake this past weekend that had just purchased a new propane auger so I asked him what he plans to do with his gas auger. He said he needs the room and would sell it to me for $50.00. Holy cow!!!!! I said. Ran to the bank and now I own an Eskimo power auger as well as the Nils. I will prolly keep the Nils in the truck just in case

idahonative · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:36 PM »

Quote from: skinnytrucker on Jan 05, 2012, 11:18 PM

First one I ever bought was an Eskimo Barracuda, used it one month before buying my Nils USA. Been using my Nils for the past 3 years and I love it. Ran in to a guy at the lake this past weekend that had just purchased a new propane auger so I asked him what he plans to do with his gas auger. He said he needs the room and would sell it to me for $50.00. Holy cow!!!!! I said. Ran to the bank and now I own an Eskimo power auger as well as the Nils. I will prolly keep the Nils in the truck just in case

That's not a bad deal!

Gillgrabber · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 06:57 AM »

I've used an 8" Nils for the past 3 or 4 years. It puts my old Mora to shame.

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Author Topic: Which hand auger do you/have you used? (Read 4722 times)