Author Topic: Keeping ice from the flight (Read 2388 times)

hoghammer · « **on:** Dec 31, 2010, 10:03 AM »

Just wondering if there is anything you can do to keep the ice from freezing on the flight and blades of your auger

oletimer · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 10:05 AM »

Spray wax seems to work well. Spray it down and let dry, then wipe. Simple and quick.
Keeps water from sitting and keeps snow from sticking.

hoghammer · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 10:08 AM »

Thanks oldtimer I will give it a try

whitefish · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 11:29 AM »

tiger torch

30-30 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 11:50 AM »

Good old fashioned car wax and/or silicone spray for preventative maintenance helps. Spray lock deicer is really good too, when it ices up!!

reel · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 11:55 AM »

The simplest way: when done with drilling never lay it down in deep or loose snow touching, or worse covering the blades.

paulwhittom · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 01:13 PM »

I've heard cooking spray like Pam works well too. I've never tried it, probably don't drill enough holes for ice build up to be a problem,

hoghammer · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 01:23 PM »

Never lay it down. After I finish drilling the holes I put it in the back of my truck. I drill about 10 holes and there is already ice starting to build up mind you It was pretty windy and cold last weekend.

30-30 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 01:29 PM »

Hog, try my tricks. I had to be smart because I had a hand auger. The silicone spray before you take it out, and the spray lock deicer once you have build up.....prove me wrong, I have done it for years. You want some type of water repellent so the water beads and drips off before freezing. There is no silver bullet, but it does help.

GrandrapidsGizmo · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 01:38 PM »

Spray with Pam, then instead of laying it down drill another hole halfway through the ice and leave it standing up. Be careful not to hit water or the hole will fill up and freeze the auger in.Lent an auger to a buddy once(only once!) and he did just that-had to go back with a tiger torch to get it out.

hoghammer · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 02:17 PM »

30 and Grand I will try it out this weekend

reel · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 03:09 PM »

Quote from: GrandrapidsGizmo on Dec 31, 2010, 01:38 PM

drill another hole halfway through the ice and leave it standing up

...I read it countless times on forums that, this is a big NO-NO, because you can bend the bottom flight "ring"

GrandrapidsGizmo · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 03:33 PM »

Been doing it for over 20 years, never bent anything! As long as it standing straight verticle, and not leaning to one side it will be fine. Of course, you cant do this at first ice, but as long as the ice is 2 feet or thicker you can stand it up.

biggamefisher · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 04:00 PM »

Quote from: GrandrapidsGizmo on Dec 31, 2010, 01:38 PM

Spray with Pam, then instead of laying it down drill another hole halfway through the ice and leave it standing up. Be careful not to hit water or the hole will fill up and freeze the auger in.Lent an auger to a buddy once(only once!) and he did just that-had to go back with a tiger torch to get it out.

Good way for the next group using the area, to accidentally slip a foot into a partially drilled hole and hurt themselves. Actually saw a guy once get his boot and foot stuck when he stepped into a partially drilled hole, others had to drill another hole beside it and then chip away at the two to get his foot out....funny thing was, he was the one who drilled the hole a few hours previous, he has never done it since.

Thought I'd pass it on.

firefighter · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 05:22 PM »

I once saw a dude use a spray bottle and RV antifreeze...I mainly hate having the blades ice up to where they won't cut.

FF

blue igloo · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: biggamefisher on Dec 31, 2010, 04:00 PM

Good way for the next group using the area, to accidentally slip a foot into a partially drilled hole and hurt themselves. Actually saw a guy once get his boot and foot stuck when he stepped into a partially drilled hole, others had to drill another hole beside it and then chip away at the two to get his foot out....funny thing was, he was the one who drilled the hole a few hours previous, he has never done it since.

Thought I'd pass it on.

I agree....stupid thing to do especially when kids are out there too. Imagine a little guy running along then breaking his leg out there sometimes miles from help. Standing augers in a partially drilled hole should be outlawed......just like mining prospectors leaving test holes wide open out in the bush. Many accidents over the years made it a priority to fill-in many of those old test holes around the area I use to moose hunt. If water seeps into the icehole....you deserve all the grief on getting out a stuck flyte....that's when you'll bend it getting it out. Stupid with 2 o's (stoopid). I tried Pam....doesn't last or work well.....just keep it out of the snow and clean off the blade while still wet (safely...I use the plastic handle of my plastic scoop) and then put the cover back on....again for safety. A little common sense goes a long way in preventing a serious accident. Just my take on this. Geez, I'm starting to sound like the Safety Officer at work

Blue Igloo

biggamefisher · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 11:55 AM »

The Jiffy D-Icer Armor works not bad, still need to keep it outa' the snow.....even at -20, if you leave it in the sun it strips some/most of the ice off.

blue igloo · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 12:17 PM »

Quote from: biggamefisher on Jan 01, 2011, 11:55 AM

The Jiffy D-Icer Armor works not bad, still need to keep it outa' the snow.....even at -20, if you leave it in the sun it strips some/most of the ice off.

Yes, my D'Icer Armor blade works the same way but after many years of use the special coating has worn off a bit.
Blue Igloo

kilroy1984 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 01:28 PM »

I don't stand my auger in half drilled holes...but if I did I would think the smart thing to do when the day is done is start the auger and finnish drilling the hole so it fills with water...I have also been having problems with ice on my auger and will try some of these suggestions thanks

hogfather · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 08:00 AM »

i use rain-x on the blades works great.

Ac · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 01:15 PM »

I carry around a soft rubber mallet. a few whacks and the ice flys off. works best in really cold weather. I will have to try the sprays though, sounds interesting.

blue igloo · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: Ac on Jan 02, 2011, 01:15 PM

I carry around a soft rubber mallet. a few whacks and the ice flys off. works best in really cold weather. I will have to try the sprays though, sounds interesting.

Mine iced up pretty good today....bringing my BIG mallet next time.....can be used for other things too

Good tip.
Blue Igloo

zeus · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: blue igloo on Jan 02, 2011, 09:26 PM

Mine iced up pretty good today....bringing my BIG mallet next time.....can be used for other things too
Good tip.
Blue Igloo

Soooo. How was fishing?

You forgot to mention that. Don't keep the "OLD" guy in suspense

zeus

hoghammer · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 09:46 PM »

Got my flight in the tub melting right now. Gonna have to go shopping on tues for something.

SISIF · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 10:03 PM »

There's an idea, might take mine outta the garage and give it a shower first thing in the morn. We're renovating- don't have a tub.

blue igloo · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 11:10 PM »

Quote from: zeus on Jan 02, 2011, 09:32 PM

Soooo. How was fishing? You forgot to mention that. Don't keep the "OLD" guy in suspense zeus

Already posted under "Chalet Beach" post....nothing special to report..... very SLOW

Still no skunk for Blue....streak intact at 5

Blue Igloo

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Author Topic: Keeping ice from the flight (Read 2388 times)