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jiggy,Have you seen any decent deals on the newer units? I have a contact near Ottawa who could secure one for me, but I'm thinking if I am going to go through the hassle I should get the latest and greatest. One thing that he has found is that "most Hardware stores can get these as special order and price is dictated by mfr" Could you remind me again what changes were made between this one and the current units please?What size cutter is with this sale unit?
I just checked lebarons and the new ones are going for $813.94 for the 8inch and $845.94 for the 10inch! I don't remember what size bit that was on the older one that was on sale. The one on sale is the same as mine in the video I posted with the wrap around handle! The new ones have a funny handle bar style handle. The powerhead is a little differant but I think its just the plastic and other than that the bit and gear case are the same!http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_files_fall11/normark_icedrill.pdf
Still alot of money for a 24.5cc low power unit, I will be keeping my 85cc 3hp barracuda that will spin the lake around of need be, sorry but I watched a video of the husqvarna on youtube and I am not impressed at the speed, think I could hand drill faster. LOL, that said I'm sure these unit will last 2 lifetimes and they are quality units, but there is no replacement for displacement.
Having seen both do you have a preference?Is your fuel cap green like the new ones? Do they call teh engine E tech? The new ones are said to have a catalyst muffler. Probably not much of a big deal for ice drilling, but in the chainsaw world they are pretty much hated.
You will be happy with your purchase Bud. Let me know if you want a little extra hp and I can show you a couple of mods you can do! All you need now is an ATV!
Better act fast, only 1x 8" auger left @ $629. There were two this aft but one followed me home...
I have my contact from Ottawa checking to see what they have left. So i assume that all they have left is the old style handles?
Sounds good thanks!What is your opinion/preference between the two handle styles? If the cost difference was less (say $50-100) would you opt for the newer one?Lebaron seems to be a low tech/disorganized company. Store told me to call mail order. Mail order said email Customer Service. Customer Service said they were sold out for season. Then when I said that I heard Ottawa had some they said:Good DaySorry I don’t know what Ottawa has, best to contact them for product availability, code and price.Ottawa tel 1-613-596-4415 Thank you for thinking Le BaronI hate to be critical, but in this day and age a little bit of inventory control will go a long way towards profitability.My hope was to mail order one to the States and avoid the harmonized tax, but it looks like I'll have to send my guy in to purchase then forward...
I have one thats going on ten years, and has cut literally thousands of holes and still works like the day I bought it! A little video i did last yearhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=416xBQ9J_pI
Well I bought the husky today, got a sick deal on it so im pretty pumped. Got the 8" normark flighting and the 10" is on the way which will be nice for pike, lakers and shallow water perch.Really nice unit, I'll post pictures/video/review after this weekend.
Hey there just curious what blades you guys are using ..... Just bought a used 8 inch and the auger has an issue going through the final bit of ice ( really grabs ).My thought was that the blades are possibly not right ..... Maybe to steep of an angle? The previous owner replaced the blades with mora blades (napa cross referenced apparently.) The auger cuts like a hot damn otherwise.Nothing else makes sense to me so I was gonna call and order some right from the dealer.Thoughts?Mike
check the roundbar support on the bottom of the auger, this diagonal support bar broke at the weld on my Strikemaster (same lower drill unit) and it really grabbed in the hole, now it is bent up a bit, and dont drill right anymore, I have a question, will strikemasters 10 inch laser blades fit on these Husky 10 inch augers?
Just ran out and checked the round bar..... welds look great and round bar is straight all the flighting appears to be in perfect condition.Called my local husky dealer and they said that the blades I have are the right ones (husky doesnt make there own). I asked them about the cause of my issue and they asked that I bring it down and they could look over the flighting for me.....I am getting stumped now.Any other suggestions guys?ThanksMike
Mike - I had the same issue with mine the first time I took it out, its all in how you use it.When you get to the bottom of the hole, you actually need to pull up a little bit and not let it suck through as fast. Once it gets to that softer ice at the bottom it wants to try and grab too much at once and it will bind so you just need to pull up and make it slow down as it bites through the last couple inches so it doesent bite too much at once. Once you get the technique down it drills like a dream, im loving mine so far. Took me about 3 trips with it to get the technique down.Good luck and enjoy, cheers.
Ill have to give that a whirl. I was "feathering" as much as possible. I actually bent the mounting bar on the bottom of the head unit where the hadle mounts attach.I will have to have a shop double check it over before I hit the ice again.....just watching some videos it doesnt apprear any others have issue like I do........ its a real PITA!!
Yikes! You mean the TQ from when it snagged bent it? Is yours the full loop handle or individuals?