Rigid for K-Drill

[Bryfish84]

I’m going to buy a Rigid drill for my K-drill. Home Depot has some good deals on them right now. I am going to buy some bigger batteries for it however. Should I buy a 5 amp or two 4 amps? There is a orettt too deal for a two pack of the 4 amps. The Drill has 750# by the way. Should be powerful enough to run the K-Drill. I also plan on putting the Clam Plate on it.

[3300]

batteries sold outside of kit form do not qualify for the lsa. they carry a 3 year warranty.

given a choice, i'd want two batteries. one on the charger while one is working after you use first one up for job sites. 4 amp is enough and you have 4 more. so a total of 8 amps vs 5.

[Iceassin]

Speaking of batteries. I will be using an auger/drill set-up for the first time this season. A guy that I fished with had one and he told me that while the cold does have an effect on battery life, getting them wet can be just as hard on them. So I am thinking of wrapping the battery in a piece of thin foam sheating (or something similar) and slipping a water-proof bag over it while in use, keeping the spare battery in a warm, dry place. Think this will help?

[vanhln]

Iceassin,
Here is one for you courtesy of Icescratcher.....
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=348276.0

[3300]

Speaking of batteries. I will be using an auger/drill set-up for the first time this season. A guy that I fished with had one and he told me that while the cold does have an effect on battery life, getting them wet can be just as hard on them. So I am thinking of wrapping the battery in a piece of thin foam sheating (or something similar) and slipping a water-proof bag over it while in use, keeping the spare battery in a warm, dry place. Think this will help?

never had problems with water. i use menards bags (toughest i can find so far) and use the handle loops to attach it to the drill and the bungee of the kovac 2 helps keep it in place. if it rains or snows, it will stay dry.
i'll explain how to if you want to know. i write about it often.

[Tackle]

Rigid will work fine, though it's the equivalent of driving a Miata or V6 mustang and saying you have a "sports car".  4amp vs 5amp is not going to be a huge difference.

[piersm2]

Does anyone know when the 1300 in lb hammer drill will be coming out?

[Mancaveburnett]

Contractors use the cordless tool's out in all weather. I have had cordless tools for a long time and the snow doesn't bother them. The cold doesn't seem to bother the new batteries all that much as well. I store my batteries in above freezing temps and make sure they are charged.