Author Topic: Ion Auger (Read 1527 times)

RXMAINE · « **on:** Jan 19, 2018, 04:45 PM »

I purchased a ion X auger last year and it came with a 8" drill and it worked very good. With the cold weather the hole freezes in so much i purchased the 10'drill. The 10" drill it keeps building up slush and will not cut unless you clean out the slush and it takes for ever to drill 10 holes like that . Any ideas on how to solve this problem?

Thanks

nbourque · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 05:12 PM »

I’m pretty sure any of the electric augers operate like you describe especially with a 10” bit.

Fishingfool_2 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 05:13 PM »

I picked up a Teflon spray at Mardens a few years ago that worked well on my Jiffy without leaving any film in the hole. It's gone and I don't remember the brand. You might try this
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ariens-Non-Stick-Polymer-Coating-70709000/204494302

woodchip · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 05:38 PM »

After using a 10" auger for 10 or more years . I wish I had of stayed with an Eight" with foam covers . 10" are very dangerous when covered with snow .Have seen several fishermen hurt there leg or foot over the years .a 6" is big enough for any fish in Maine .10" gives a big fish a chance to turn up in the hole .I have lost a couple of big fish just as his head poked in sight.

RXMAINE · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 05:58 PM »

Thanks for your comments, i will try the Snow Jet

MadFisha · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 06:01 PM »

A guy on the nh thread was having the same problem with the 10" as your having. The slush would freeze and make it impossible to cut. When I use mine after i drill a hole and pull her out I keep it going a couple of rotations to keep the crap off.

RXMAINE · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 06:05 PM »

It builds up while I am drilling and then it won't cut any more

nbourque · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 06:12 PM »

Quote from: RXMAINE on Jan 19, 2018, 06:05 PM

It builds up while I am drilling and then it won't cut any more

Call ion. The first batch of X augers had a problem with the casting on the bottom of the augers.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 06:24 PM »

i have a strike master lithium lazer 10in. i got last yr. and it doesn't do that. claims 56 holes in 24in of ice w/ 10in. bit. ion wasn't designed for the 10in. bit. they sell it but don't offer it in their line. heard strikemasters new 40v electric is even better than my model. cold doesnt effect the batteries these as much as the older ions.

9huskies · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 06:44 PM »

I'll give a report on the new 8" 40v Strikemaster very soon. Mine will be drilling its first holes tomorrow. I'm anxious to compare it to the Ion.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 07:19 PM »

wish i knew they were coming out with this improved version. i like mine but this one seems even better.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 19, 2018, 07:22 PM »

Quote from: MadFisha on Jan 19, 2018, 06:01 PM

A guy on the nh thread was having the same problem with the 10" as your having. The slush would freeze and make it impossible to cut. When I use mine after i drill a hole and pull her out I keep it going a couple of rotations to keep the crap off.

i do the same. even when i had a gas auger. spins the slush off before it freezes!

whitefishlover · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 20, 2018, 10:56 AM »

Quote from: jacksmelt71 on Jan 19, 2018, 06:24 PM

i have a strike master lithium lazer 10in. i got last yr. and it doesn't do that. claims 56 holes in 24in of ice w/ 10in. bit. ion wasn't designed for the 10in. bit. they sell it but don't offer it in their line. heard strikemasters new 40v electric is even better than my model. cold doesnt effect the batteries these as much as the older ions.

I am DESPERATELY trying to find a 10". Tried Scheels stores in Indiana, online, everywhere. Apparently they are awesome and are completely sold out!! I did a lot of research and Strikemaster seems to be on top. I will wait until next year I guess, but am still looking. The bummer is, this year they were selling them with an additional battery. All for under $600.

Huntermike · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 20, 2018, 11:35 AM »

I have the ion X 10inch an it cuts great ,any auger will just spin if the point has frozen slush on it just need to keep them cleaned off ,I drilled 30 holes with mine an it was -17 degrees that morning an only lost a third of the battery that day.

IceMan100 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 22, 2018, 01:02 PM »

Quote from: RXMAINE on Jan 19, 2018, 05:58 PM

Thanks for your comments, i will try the Snow Jet

did the snow jet pray work?

woodchip · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 22, 2018, 01:16 PM »

W.D 40 is supposed to be fish oil . Maybe if one sprayed his auger before using it would keep off slush ,ice build up. and chum all the fish in the lake to start.

zwiggles · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 22, 2018, 01:43 PM »

Quote from: whitefishlover on Jan 20, 2018, 10:56 AM

I am DESPERATELY trying to find a 10". Tried Scheels stores in Indiana, online, everywhere. Apparently they are awesome and are completely sold out!! I did a lot of research and Strikemaster seems to be on top. I will wait until next year I guess, but am still looking. The bummer is, this year they were selling them with an additional battery. All for under $600.

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=355021.0

That’s from the NH board, but seems like it may be worth calling Dags.

RXMAINE · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 22, 2018, 07:21 PM »

I have not tied the spray yet hope to get out this coming week end a try it before I head to Lobster on Feb 1

IceMan100 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 23, 2018, 07:47 AM »

gonna try the spray this weekend as well, last weekend my 10in IonX iced up as well, pretty frustrating my Jiffy 10in never iced up like that....

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 23, 2018, 09:30 AM »

try getting a piece of hardwood, like a hatchet handle or piece of handrail. good to whack off ice without damaging the bit.

TheCrittaC · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 23, 2018, 10:16 AM »

Also try peeing on the blades, that's worked for me with my chipper-style blades on my auger.

saltyshores · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 23, 2018, 11:22 AM »

I take a Coleman single-burner gas stove with me and use it to melt the ice off the auger blades. It's small, light and you can also heat water for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or cook hotdogs.

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