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Ron I like reading that you get out there still. Would recommend a brushless drill for sure and a clam plate to protect from sudden shock from the drill so you dont risk your wrists.
Unfortunately everyone thinks their setup is the best so you will get a million answers and going the cheap route can end up being more expensive in the long run. I went with the Milwaukee fuel hammer drill (you have to get the 250-300$ one, I've seen people with the cheaper ones and they barely work). I also went with the strike master lite flite auger. I believe its both the lightest and the fastest drilling auger so its easier on your drill and batteries than some others. Don't do the hand auger conversion, its nowhere near as good, much heavier and rougher on the drill. The clam plate is 100% a gimmick, if you can put a screw into a 2x4 you can drill a hole through ice with nothing more than the handle that comes with the drill. I've drilled thousands of holes with my setup and never once found it dangerous or thought it needed to be any easier in any way.
I'd like to know if there any 10 inch bits available for a drill set up? I'm pretty sure a 1/2 milwaukee can handle it but want to find a light weight bit for it
Not everyone, why I didnt even mention what I run...and the reduction gears in a clam plate will absolutely save an older persons wrists and I know someone much younger whose milwaukee broke their wrist this year....Ive never had an issue either but it does happen and also neither of us are 85....
Ugh, now I have to tell my kids they bought me the wrong drill/auger for Christmas according to Ryan51993…
WOW!!! A lot of great info...experience...wi th all sort of procedures for ice auger conversion..The good and the bad and the ugly ...One thing I have learnt about ice shanty guys are that there are always willing to help...young and OLD..LOL....I use this info to put a plan together. One of the things going for me is about 70 yrs of ice fishing...My father gave me a fishing rod when I was 3 yrs. old I remember him coming up the stairs to our cold water flat with that beautiful steel rod. My mother told me she had to keep a close eye on me because I would go down the stairs of my grandparents house in my diapers yelling to my grandfather who was going fishing" Wait for ME!!!!. Thanks Guys for the info
Hi guys...age is taking its foll on me. I still punch 6/7 holes each trip with my 5" auger .