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Kind of weird the clutch doesn't work in "drill" mode.... I've had bits grab in wood and steel that gave my wrist a good twist..... But I'll be ordering anyway ... the old Milwaulkee is about shot(battery wise any way)
Count me in as another new owner. Just bought today in a store in Menomonee Falls, Wi. HD Online said there were 3 in stock in case anyone near there is looking to buy. I had to order the battery and have it ship to my house. I did a lot of reading on this, but not 100% sure if you guys are using the stock chuck or adding an extension. Suppose it depends on the auger, but I will be using my lazer 6” to start.
would be nice for someone to try screw mode on highest setting and see what happens.
ok cool, thanks! what is your auger brand and size? the least that would happen is nothing.
some thing someone could get rich at is making an auger adapter with different clutch setting for different augers sizes and types built-in. or make one with fixed slippage for different sized augers like boat motor props have built-in. taking the auger adapters to a new level.
i like it! the most strain is on the smallest diameter of the link. so the bolt would be just that or the pins. on the kovac system, i had to grind their flats deeper so the three outside edges were sharper. they left too much of it rounded edges and makes for the chuck to slip around it easier. i think it costs 28$you can see how rounded their outer edges are here.
I've never run across a drill where the clutch was functional in drilling mode. That's kind of the point, drill mode locks the clutch out. Having said that, I would think that this drill would work just fine in screw mode with the clutch turned up towards the top end, as it has more than enough torque.I'm hoping to finally try mine on the ice tomorrow!
Pretty sure on my "antique" 18V pre lithium Milwalkee hammer drill the clutch works in both drill + hammer modes. I'd double check but the battery is dead..... will check after I charge up.
Just found this in my collection of ice fishing stuff equivalent to a junk drawer. Wonder how long I had it? 😳 Looks like the Kovac design.
That adapter is what I used with an older ridgid and a 6” lazer (with the clam extension tube). Even with the side handle you still need to be careful at the bottom of the hole. The lazer can bite and twist your hands up. I got a clam plate 4 years ago and love that setup. Slightly heavier but no risk of getting twisted up, and it’s a lot easier to put your rig down on the ice and not have your drill in slush. Did my first trip with this drill and an 8” lazer yesterday and it was awesome.
does your lazer 8 grab at the bottom and make you lift up to avoid the grab? that is what i stepped up to from a 6 lazer, but have not had ice to try it on. my 6 never gave me problems.do you feel you really need the plate with that auger?
I've owned an old Craftsman, Ryobi, and Milwaukee over the past ~25 years, and none of the clutches on those worked in drill mode. The 2602-20 M18 Fuel I have doesn't either.
3300, I got in on that deal a while ago. Already had the Milwaukee 2704 but for $169 for 9amp hr battery, charger, and Ridgid Octane it was too good to pass up. Been doing all my on ice Nils testing this winter with the Ridgid chucked up to a Kovac adapter. I don't use the handle and feel if you the drill properly you don't want it. Hold with your right hand with finger on trigger while handle braced against you forearm. Left palm against the motor. The torque is easily held back with that technique. I'd like to add for safety sake, just like your firearm, get used to selecting the off switch(safety) after drilling a hole. You don't want that blade spinning when you don't want it spinning. Definitely the best Drill Deal this year.
What if you are a lefty?
Well I checked my old Milwaukee (# 0624-20) and the clutch does indeed function in both drill/hammer modes.
so you are able to stop the chuck's rotation while in drill mode? sounds defective.