It has arrived!!!

[Doeslayer]

Now i need to go hunt down some ice!

[TFish57]

Nice. I’ve been wondering how much those add to the effectiveness of drill/auger setup. A review would be appreciated once you find some ice to grind.

[Doeslayer]

I still want to pick up a 5ah battery but they cost 150$...... Looks like ill be chalking up the $$$ before my trip to traverse city on the 14th.....

[icerink]

I've been using my Clam plate four years and it works great. You are in control of the auger. My buddy was using his drill with a handle on his auger and  it caught and took him right down on the ice. Lucky he didn't break his wrist.

[bluegillJake]

I've had mine 5 years now (and even got a 2nd) and love it to this day.  It makes a big difference for easily controlling the auger and not having to worry about it dropping through the hole.  They make a geared down version to reduce drain on the drill, but I haven't tried it yet.

Regarding the larger batteries, I've gone to Amazon to buy the Chinese knockoff batteries that are compatible with my drill.  I'm on the 4th year with them and have not drilled one of them dead yet.  Plus there's less than half the price, so even if they crap out after a few years you're still ahead. Tight lines!!

[Doeslayer]

I've had mine 5 years now (and even got a 2nd) and love it to this day.  It makes a big difference for easily controlling the auger and not having to worry about it dropping through the hole.  They make a geared down version to reduce drain on the drill, but I haven't tried it yet.

Regarding the larger batteries, I've gone to Amazon to buy the Chinese knockoff batteries that are compatible with my drill.  I'm on the 4th year with them and have not drilled one of them dead yet.  Plus there's less than half the price, so even if they crap out after a few years you're still ahead. Tight lines!!

This is the geared version.... It really does slow it down quite a bit shoukd make short work of the ice

[hardwater diehard]

I still want to pick up a 5ah battery but they cost 150$...... Looks like ill be chalking up the $$$ before my trip to traverse city on the 14th.....

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I added a Gear Box to an exsisting plate ..going to use my brushed DCD985 ..see how it handles ..my regular Milwaukee set up works fine

[compli123]

Go out and do it. Ice is good Clare north; now we need some local info!

[Iceicemike]

This is the geared version.... It really does slow it down quite a bit shoukd make short work of the ice

Nothing wrong with that lol  we don’t have the geared version and have to slow down or you get really wet!

[hardwater diehard]

Doeslayer

Also if your current set up is the one you posted above ..I notice some things on your previously posted picture that helps some 

Loosen the U bolt ..loosen the drills chuck ..move the drill up some ...next move the trigger back to the other slot ..leave things loose till you get it "right" ..the trigger pull should be parallel/even with the mounting plate and all other connections should be at 90 degrees. This accomplishes a couple things ..the trigger pull will be even with the handle and Plate of the plate..so your thumb wont be reaching over the top to grasp the trigger pull ..also the trigger could get jammed on the handle the way it is now VERY Dangerous situation (remember to always remove the battery for adjustment and transport ..ask me how I know this) .  Adding a rubber washer or castration ring take the slop out of the trigger

[ftwwalleye]

Miluakee and clam plate is a deadly combo. Love mine...and I have one of those Russian augers on it..slays holes quick. I also agree about taking battery out when transporting..a long walk in the woods and a branch hit the trigger handle and wrapped around some line on a rod...quickly removed the whole spool ...lol