So I plunked down the cash for a 2904 M-18 with 8AH batt. and a 8" lite-flite.
1st time out 7"of hard ice and I can honestly say Ive never used a better auger in my life! Started using gas augers in 1991!
Id say it cut thru the 7" in 2 seconds. The drill never even torques your wrist. Effortless is a good word. AWSOMENESS is an even Better word!
I highly recommend it to anyone. Oh the new re-designed handle was a non-issue. just hand tightened it when I got it.
in summation the setup was worth every penny!