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I bought one last year to pair with a clam plate and a 8" mora and it would only get me 2 or 3 " before it shut down. I had to pull the battery and reconnect it a few times to drill a hole. So I returned it to Home depot for another one thinking it was a lemon but the same thing happened with the new one. It went back too for a refund. I think it has too much torque for an 8" and has some kind of shut off built in to it. I'm going to try out the Ryobi this year.
It was too good of a deal to pass up so I pulled the trigger (pun intended) on a new drill. I've got a 7 inch mora sitting around at home that I plan on pairing with it. My question is, with about 1300lbs of torque for this drill, would you recommend the clam plate? I saw a few horror story pics from people wrenching their arms using the M18 fuels. I've had enough injuries in my lifetime that I think it would be worth the clam plate, especially with my girlfriend and other less experienced fisherman potentially using it. Any insight from those that are using a drill setup?
Was going to try getting a drill auger but all I hear is these problems and things not working. I think I'll just stick with gas and go.
yeah I've never heard of this. Everything that I've read has said the Rigid Octane with the 9ah lithium battery is one of the best setups on the market. That or the M18 Fuel. I was concerned with the construction of the handle on the M18 since that is how the person really hurt their arm. I'm leaning toward the conversion kit but don't really want to shell out anymore money.
the good part is, your drill craps out you have hand crank for emergencies Gas augers dosnt start, 40lbs of wasted space in the sled. I'd have both on hand if I had a choice
That's funny the rigid octane drill is new this year!! My 7 inch laser was turning just fine with the 750 inch pound rigid too so I am guessing you bought a x4 rigid or a 12 volt rigid?? As in way out of date older model last year ??
Guys ... Pike King is SPOT ON! ..."battery is too small" ... go to the 4AH or 5AH and you will be good to go. BTW ... The Rigid Gen5X brushless is an ice eating machine ...with the 6 inch Nils. Based on the Octane specs and notes on this message string... sounds like the OCTANE is now the top dog in torque. Once I cure my tennis elbow I will get the Octane and see how long it takes to do damage to my back and elbows. I will let you know what happens.Oh by the way ...I am thinking of pairing my Rigid Octane Reciprocating saw with my heavy weight home chisel ... that will certainly be material for a future post.....time to battery up!
I think the clam plate is great but make sure you get the extension so you aren’t bent over all the time. And I got the gear reduction witch is made for running the bigger auger. I run a Milwaukee 18 volt fuel and everything works great together. My gas auger is only for back up and son in law now
So your right about the drill. It's the Rigid 18v brushless hammer drill with 2 4ah batteries. The problem wasn't the battery it just shut off when under load. The blades were brand new out of the box from Sweden so it wasn't working that hard. I want this set up to work so going to try another brand but not going with the Fuel because of the money. I don't have a need for the drill except for ice fishing season.
We blow through solid telephone poles with it so I would imagine it would turn a auger pretty well