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I lugged around my Jiffy Model 31 8 inch for many years, then............bought a Nils Master auger 8 inch. Later picked up an adapter and currently use my 18V Milwaukee drill to power it. I know you are looking for a 10 inch but boy does this baby cut like butter and super light.
Absolutely love my Strikemaster 10" 40v. 2 of my buddies bought one as soon as they tried mine. I can hold it in 1 hand on my wheeler. The reverse makes cleaning holes a breeze, and the lights are great for drilling cusk holes.
Looking forward to the F150 Lightning after it's been well vetted!!!
If you actually use it as a truck (hauling/towing), combined with our cold weather, I doubt you'd be happy with one.As a city "truck" I'm sure they're great.
My manual 6" Nils (+ spare head to send out for sharpening) is all I've ever had (for 20 years of ice fishing).I though about making it battery-powered but don't want to buy more cordless tools. (I have Ryobi 18v stuff)If an 18v drill will work on an 8" Nils it should have no problem with my 6" then?
Looking forward to the F150 Lightning after it's been well vetted!!! [/size][/color]
I've been keeping the auger in the p/u for a backup since i switched to a cordless chainsaw. It's 1/2 size & weight w/ no auger corners for line to hang up on .I cut triangles for tipups w/ no slush to scoop. Don't know where you at but , in Michigan i haven't needed more than a 14" bar & keep a 20" bar & chain for an extra 60.00 just in case . Also the greenworks batteries are usually 1/2 price of ion
Just thinking more about it, Brian.. 80% of my mileage is put on March - November. Any "hauling" I do then isn't like stone or heavy stuff. A boat, a few bushels of clams, small jaunts with firewood or lumber, fishing/clamming gear is about the bulk of it. So like 18K miles w/o gas. "F-150 Lightning Standard Range Increased to EPA-Estimated 240 Miles" "The F-150 Lightning can tow up to an impressive 10,000 lbs, specifically when it's equipped with the Extended Range battery, with a max payload of up to 2,000 with the basic battery pack." If I find it necessary or more comfortable, I'll have my other truck in winter. If I lived in hurricane prone and or coastal climate change issue areas, I'd be moving or making other plans... Seems pretty covered!! Thanks!!
I don't understand needing 2 trucks, with that one being a very expensive under-performer, but to each his own. FYI, on the Lightning:
I like this idea! Use the tools I have. And no new batteries and chargers.Thank you.BTW, aren't all chainsaws "cordless"?
No, an electric chainsaw has a cord, some slushies run em by generator, thought the greenworks & battery in post was enough & gas is too temperamental at. 0°
Actually, LOTS of battery chainsaws out there. Dropping trees for production? Not so hot, I think... Probably good for bait traps and smelt shacks though!!
My Eskimo broke and needs to be replaced. I want something lightweight and dependable. I was looking at an Ion and hoping for input. I’m kind of tired of dealing with gas and want a 10 inch. I’m looking for something that will work when I make a few trips per year north. I already have an 8 inch pistol that I like with thin but looking for something that can handle thicker ice. Thanks,
If you are going 10" get the strikemaster or the ion alpha, not the older model. Most people who own one or the other like the one they have. Honestly though, most people who have used both prefer the strikemaster.