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Title: 2904 review.
Post by: SLAYERFISH on Nov 22, 2022, 11:30 AM

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! :P

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! ;D

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! ;D

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: hawg on Nov 22, 2022, 11:53 AM

Don’t get too brave, hang on. Nice outfit!

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: bigfoot86 on Nov 22, 2022, 12:21 PM

I own that same lite flite.  Only thing I found faster was the nils which I also picked up.  All cut very quick nowadays.

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: RStock521 on Nov 22, 2022, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I've got a 2704, but might be time to upgrade.

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: SLAYERFISH on Nov 23, 2022, 10:43 AM

The 8AH battery still showing 4 bars I put it on the charger and the charge light just stayed green.  After 30 holes now Im weirded out.

Surely you would think it would use SOME juice! :P

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: bigfoot86 on Nov 23, 2022, 02:00 PM

I’ve drilled 50+ holes through 10” of ice with my 4 amp dewalt battery and still had plenty of juice left.  You’d be surprised.

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: hawg on Nov 23, 2022, 03:45 PM

You have the best, but truth be told, for your use it’s overkill.

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 23, 2022, 03:51 PM

Quote from: bigfoot86 on Nov 23, 2022, 02:00 PM

I’ve drilled 60+ holes through 10” of ice with my 4 amp dewalt battery and still had plenty of juice left.  You’d be surprised.

 :whistle:

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: bigfoot86 on Nov 23, 2022, 04:47 PM

It would be very difficult to see much power drop in an 8 amp battery no matter what.  Definitely overkill unless your goin through 2 feet of ice.

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: SLAYERFISH on Nov 23, 2022, 05:48 PM

I don't think its overkill. I tend to drill an lot of holes. ;)

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 23, 2022, 05:49 PM

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Nov 23, 2022, 05:48 PM

I don't think its overkill. I tend to drill an lot of holes. ;)

X2

Title: Re: 2904 review.
Post by: bigfoot86 on Nov 23, 2022, 06:20 PM

Same here.  Tend to make Swiss cheese out of the ice.