Jiffy Ice Auger

[Blue Mago]

Wondering if someone can give some advice on my issue .I installed a new blade in my auger as i felt the old one was shot ! But it doesn't cut the ice like it used to , it shaves it into a fine dust , almost like snow ? It used to cut with the ice coming up like crumbles ( sorry , not sure how to say this , the ice came up in small chunks ? ) .Is there a chance that the bottom plate is bent ? I am going to check the plate tonight to see if something changed but at this point i have to apply pressure and even then it cuts very slowly ? It's the recommended blade from Jiffy so that's all good , Any ideas ?

[Newman]

Hi
This might sound silly but has happened before. Make sure blade is installed correctly.you can bolt on top of plate where blade goes or bottom . Google images to double check correct way.

[DR.SPECKLER]

Yup make sure blade is installed right and sharpen the center point.if the center point is dull it wont cut good.

[Blue Mago]

Brand new blade , I also contacted Jiffy and it was recommended to look at the bottom plate which i did , banged it down as the said and it is cutting better , will need to do a bit more but a whole lot better , not sure how the plate could bend but seems to be the ticket .It was installed correctly so that was not the issue

[ran7ger]

 i've never heard of "banging it down" being good for an ice auger.  you could try shimming the blade to get a more aggressive angle or just go to an auger that spins the proper direction