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Yes this topic has been beaten nearly to death, but what are your recommendations? 18,20, 24 volt? 2ah? 4ah? Hammer? no hammer? Clam plate? simple adapter bolt? My old gas auger is about done, and I think its time to go electric. Sling some ice chips or mud my way, what do I need?
You can't beat this outfit in 6" or 8" powered by a Milwaukee 18 volt 2804 (bare tool-$90 on eBay) And a bigger battery. You can use the drill in the off season at home and in the garage. No need for a dedicated electric auger unless you're going to swiss cheese the lake! Milwaukee offers a 12 amp battery that will run you all day plus!!!
My current drill ( general use) is a 1/2 in Kobalt 24 volt with a 2ah battery
One big thing I like about the K-drill is being able to drill overlapping holes....I don't think that is possible with a shaver blade but I might be wrong because I don't pay attention to the auger wars on here.
Lots of great advice so far! One poster asked about how I fish, so... I fish mostly river backwaters and small lakes. on average Im out for a half day, and usually do several spots. last year when my gas auger started crapping out my hole count really dropped. I have neck and shoulder issues. so I would fish more time than needed on unproductive spots. Whatever drill I end up with this year it will probably be connected to my 6 in Mora. I would really like to get back to hole hopping to find the best water!My current drill ( general use) is a 1/2 in Kobalt 24 volt with a 2ah battery
I also run the Kobalt 24v 1/2inch drillI run a nils 8 inch, and ive use the nils 6 inch Ive had the drill for 3 years now and i can say that it has been up for the challengeI would say that battery life is not great with the 2 amp batteries so im gonna jump up to the 4 or 6 this year
Lets say 18 inch ice, with 8 in bit. how many holes you get on a 2ah battery and faster or slower than a hand auger?
Docent look like your current drill and batteries will get you into the cordless drill/auger game ..your 6" Mora will be fine for a cordless set up ..I would recommend the Clam Plate and the Clam Plate auger extension based on your shoulder/neck issues regardless of which drill you choose.
I wouldn't think the kdrill is going any place. Just look at flashers. Not much has changed with them. Still the same basic thing. It shows bottom, fish and lures and people catch fish. The kdrill still drills holes. 😁