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Title: Clam plate vs nils adapter for 6 and 8 inch Nils hand augers - suggestions
Post by: dcr on Jan 23, 2019, 10:55 AM

1 I have a 6 and 8 inch Nils hand augers
2 I ordered a Makita hammer drill with 5.o amp batteries
3 I ordered a Nils 8 inch power adapter from fishusa BUT it is back ordered and may not show up (I called nils usa to see if they were still shipping these) ? I figured this will work on both 6 and 8 inch auger.
4 Nils power adapter is cheaper and simpler than Clam plate and I would need a clam plate to nils adapter also ie approx $100 total.
SO:
 
1 Where can I get a Nils 8 inch power adapter or just wait til next year?? or
2 Should I spend the extra for the clam plate and if so which vendor on ebay makes a quality clam plate to nils adapter? Any Clam plates on sale now?This seems more complicated than the simple Nils power adapter.
Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Clam plate vs nils adapter for 6 and 8 inch Nils hand augers - suggestions
Post by: todalake on Jan 23, 2019, 11:02 AM

THis is what I have for 6" Nils hand auger. 

https://www.fishusa.com/product/Ice-Master-Ice-Auger-Power-Drill-Conversion-Kit?utm_source=google_ps&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_ps&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqDiBRDAARIsADWh5Tey8zbUbqrd-Jo8dWbtUUjnL2o4LloLO84KRqjlEnC7o3Nz8bAQygAaAsooEALw_wcB

Title: Re: Clam plate vs nils adapter for 6 and 8 inch Nils hand augers - suggestions
Post by: Pheasanttail on Jan 23, 2019, 11:07 AM

I use the same adapter as above on an 8 inch nils. No need for a clam plate with a nils.

Title: Re: Clam plate vs nils adapter for 6 and 8 inch Nils hand augers - suggestions
Post by: dcr on Jan 23, 2019, 11:32 AM

Thank you very much, simpler, available, good reviews (great reviews), cheaper , lighter, good customer service. GREAT SUGGESTIONS  I have one ordered.