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Title: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 08, 2019, 06:46 PM
 >:( I was out today and hoping to try my new drill on my Nils. When I started to drill the nils would start dancing around or kind of bouncing .  It seemed that it didn't want to grab. I tried different speeds and pressure. I put my nils handle on to make sure it wasn't the blade,it cut fine. The only thing I can say is the ice was 6" and seemed to be a little soft. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this happen. I'm really Peezed after spending the money for a good drill. I just don get it! HELP!
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 08, 2019, 06:49 PM
What are you using for an adapter to the drill?  Any wobble (like when not drilling ice)?
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: manitron2 on Jan 08, 2019, 06:50 PM
Make sure your drill is not in reverse.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: esox_xtm on Jan 08, 2019, 06:54 PM
Make sure your drill is not in reverse.

My vote...
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Fontona19 on Jan 08, 2019, 06:58 PM
Make sure it's not set to hammer drill
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 08, 2019, 07:15 PM
Not in reverse and on regular drill setting. I'm using A Kovac ice master nils drill adapter.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: deerslayer on Jan 08, 2019, 07:37 PM
Use slowest speed on drill.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 08, 2019, 07:47 PM
I control the speed with the trigger. I tried slow to fast and it did the same thing. I guess I'll have to try it again and see if the ice conditions change any thing.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: deerslayer on Jan 08, 2019, 08:00 PM
Oh ok. I use a M18 Fuel Milwaukee and if my speed setting is on "2" instead of "1" the auger will try to walk around a bit. On the slowest speed I've never had an issue. You may have other problems though if you tried all speeds. Weird.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: wildlifer100 on Jan 08, 2019, 08:35 PM
Did you gentally set it on the ice or slam it down.   Could have bent the blade.     I use a dewalt 20 v. On the lowest setting.    Make sure you are straight up and down. It will dance if you don't.   Check for burr on the the blade.    Make sure the chuck is properly placed on the auger head.   

Pm me a pic of the blades and the drill attachment if you can't figure it out.   You did leave the blade guard on did you.   Just kidding. 
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 08, 2019, 09:00 PM
I'm very careful with the nils head. I have a brand new 6" head that I'm going to put on just for the hell of it. It might be a bit before I get out again but I guess I'll try It. I'll get back here after I try that. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: DTro on Jan 08, 2019, 09:17 PM
Needs to be sharpened, time to send it to Frank.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: trapper2000 on Jan 08, 2019, 09:55 PM
but the drill in your tool box and buy a good power auger
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: oldbuck on Jan 09, 2019, 04:07 AM
try using it by hand and see if it works that way
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Old Goat on Jan 09, 2019, 04:43 AM
you got a center point on the nils
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: gonephishin on Jan 09, 2019, 07:11 AM
but the drill in your tool box and buy a good power auger

Then you can also use it as a boat anchor in the off season.

Milwaukee Fuel drill and Nils for life.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: LP Steve on Jan 09, 2019, 08:15 AM
Nills is junk auger. Bought a brand new one ruined head sent to get sharpened couldn't fix not buying a new head put it to the curb for scrap guy. Cheap Mora for life.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: gonephishin on Jan 09, 2019, 08:30 AM
Nills is junk auger. Bought a brand new one ruined head sent to get sharpened couldn't fix not buying a new head put it to the curb for scrap guy. Cheap Mora for life.

How did you ruin the head? You can also buy replacement heads if you screw up your edge too much to be sharpened.

Sounds like you had the Chinese knock off, Nills with 2 Ls. ;D I'd honestly rather pee holes through the ice than go back to using a Mora.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: LP Steve on Jan 09, 2019, 09:05 AM
Didn't take much to knock it off center. Hated looking at it in the garage.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: NateD on Jan 09, 2019, 09:15 AM
Needs to be sharpened, time to send it to Frank.
try using it by hand and see if it works that way
Did you gentally set it on the ice or slam it down.   Could have bent the blade.     I use a dewalt 20 v. On the lowest setting.    Make sure you are straight up and down. It will dance if you don't.   Check for burr on the the blade.    Make sure the chuck is properly placed on the auger head.   

Pm me a pic of the blades and the drill attachment if you can't figure it out.   You did leave the blade guard on did you.   Just kidding.

Did anyone read the whole post?  He put the handle on and says it cuts fine by hand.

My advice is don't feather that trigger, make sure you are on speed 1 (very important), apply a slight down pressure to start and let her rip full speed.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: LP Steve on Jan 09, 2019, 09:37 AM
This is the thing with nills instead of just buying blades for 30 bucks you have to troubleshoot the thing. Seems like a pain for a large drill bit. Or buy a new head for 100 bucks. No thanks.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: 3300 on Jan 09, 2019, 09:51 AM
so you know, frank uses the same adapter on all of his nils he has to test after sharpening, so we know it is not that. he also uses the octane drill. that adapter allows the auger to float on it so it does not add any wobble while drilling.
i would pm frank since he is the pro for nils.

maybe with the drill your leaning before starting your cut and not so much with the handle because it adds length for you to tell if your leaning. easy to do because your looking down on it more than looking straight at it.
 try to keep it all straight at 90 degrees. when you lean it makes one blade touch more than the other. after both blades are fully in then the lean won't matter as much until break thru. see if you can add a bubble level to the top of your drill to help you get used to using it this way.

it does also sound like dull blades where going extra slow hand cranking it works but adding a higher rpm does not. someone mentioned to feel for a bur on the top of the blades. i would agree to that and to test it make sure to feel for it so you rub over the bur from the back of the edge and not along the edge. if you feel it, that was your cutting edge rolled over.

your new cutting head should confirm this also when you go to use it on the drill.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: gonephishin on Jan 09, 2019, 10:07 AM
This is the thing with nills instead of just buying blades for 30 bucks you have to troubleshoot the thing. Seems like a pain for a large drill bit. Or buy a new head for 100 bucks. No thanks.

That's fine if that's what you prefer.

But why come here to simply say how the original poster's choice of auger sucks? You're not helping OP's cause at all. Plus, you're wrong. :roflmao:
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: gonephishin on Jan 09, 2019, 10:11 AM
What type of drill are you using? I bought a Ryobi and it didn't work on my 8". It didn't skip, but it stalled. Perhaps your drill doesn't have enough booty to initially bite into the ice. I use the Milwaukee now.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 09, 2019, 10:20 AM
That's fine if that's what you prefer.

But why come here to simply say how the original poster's choice of auger sucks? You're not helping OP's cause at all. Plus, you're wrong. :roflmao:

X2 and I am a long time Nils user.  I have spent less $$$ on my 8" Nils (w/ M18 for power, was IceGator head), maintenance wise, than most spend on blades for their augers.
Don't get mewrong, there is a place for all augers and we, as users, get to make that decision.

I agree, PM Frank (Sharp Nils, on this site) and see what he has to say; everyone else is just guessing at what your problem might be.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: LP Steve on Jan 09, 2019, 10:25 AM
Yep great auger keep trouble shooting so you can drill a hole in the ice. Also what if this happens when you go fishing. At least with a cheap mora the bait shop has  replacement blades so I can fish and not have to try a hundred things to get it to work.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: LP Steve on Jan 09, 2019, 10:26 AM
What type of drill are you using? I bought a Ryobi and it didn't work on my 8". It didn't skip, but it stalled. Perhaps your drill doesn't have enough booty to initially bite into the ice. I use the Milwaukee now.
Because I had one and went through the same crap.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: gonephishin on Jan 09, 2019, 10:33 AM
Because I had one and went through the same crap.

Did you have the cover on the blades still? Cuz that's the only way a Nils would be out performed by a Mora. Lmao
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 09, 2019, 12:08 PM
Yep great auger keep trouble shooting so you can drill a hole in the ice. Also what if this happens when you go fishing. At least with a cheap mora the bait shop has  replacement blades so I can fish and not have to try a hundred things to get it to work.
Spare - "CHEAPO" Mora or other hand auger back in the truck, or riding on my ice transportation - LOL.  Have not used it yet.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 09, 2019, 02:09 PM
What type of drill are you using? I bought a Ryobi and it didn't work on my 8". It didn't skip, but it stalled. Perhaps your drill doesn't have enough booty to initially bite into the ice. I use the Milwaukee now.
  I have a Rigid 18 volt 1300 lb. torque drill. I've put my new blade on but haven't been able to try it. I'm sending my other one to Frank and just waiting for his response to see what I have to do.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: NateD on Jan 09, 2019, 02:29 PM
X2 and I am a long time Nils user.  I have spent less $$$ on my 8" Nils (w/ M18 for power, was IceGator head), maintenance wise, than most spend on blades for their augers.
Don't get mewrong, there is a place for all augers and we, as users, get to make that decision.

I agree, PM Frank (Sharp Nils, on this site) and see what he has to say; everyone else is just guessing at what your problem might be.

How often do you send out your blade to be sharpened? and do you have a spare? How much did it cost?
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Jakemanges123 on Jan 09, 2019, 03:21 PM
Your pressing down too hard!
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 09, 2019, 05:25 PM
How often do you send out your blade to be sharpened? and do you have a spare? How much did it cost?
I've had 2 - 8" heads for 9 years.  Each of them has been in for sharpening once.  I will send one back after this season (unless I hit something in the ice).  I never redrill an old hole.
Shrp Nils, on here, can answer your question about how much he is currently charging.  It will be his fee plus shipping, both ways.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 09, 2019, 06:46 PM
How often do you send out your blade to be sharpened? and do you have a spare? How much did it cost?
  This is the second time I'm sending this head to get sharpened.. I'm only doing it to see if this is the problem I had with the drill..  AS Fishforpike said it's $20 plus shipping both ways. It's well worth it when you see the price of a new head.. Frank returns it the same day he recieves it. I do have a spare!
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 10, 2019, 09:43 AM
I just shipped mine and it was $20 and $9. 85 Priority mail.  Clerk said prices are going up for all Postal items so you better ship now!!! ;D
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: NateD on Jan 10, 2019, 11:53 AM
I've had 2 - 8" heads for 9 years.  Each of them has been in for sharpening once.  I will send one back after this season (unless I hit something in the ice).  I never redrill an old hole.
Shrp Nils, on here, can answer your question about how much he is currently charging.  It will be his fee plus shipping, both ways.

IDK how you do it, mine wouldn't cut anymore after half a season (with multiple people using it).  So that is around 160 bucks for the extra head and sharpening for the past 9 years, not bad.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 10, 2019, 12:38 PM
(with multiple people using it). 

That could be a major problem right there.... ;)
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 10, 2019, 12:51 PM
That could be a major problem right there.... ;)
Likely correct!
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: filetandrelease on Jan 10, 2019, 01:15 PM

 If someone needs holes I cut them
I learned the hard way never again , I average about every 5 years
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: NateD on Jan 10, 2019, 01:27 PM
If someone needs holes I cut them
I learned the hard way never again , I average about every 5 years

Everyone who used it was experienced, but I know what you mean. I don't like to baby my gear so nils is a no go for me. So far I'm at 3 seasons on chipper blades and really like the low maintenance.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Sharp Nils on Jan 11, 2019, 06:16 AM
   The blade needs service which includes adjustment with sharpening.   
Just for clarification, set the drill to speed 1 in drill mode.  I ease into the trigger till the blade has made its initial bite then full trigger till the hole is complete and no feathering.  The transition is probably less then a second.  At some point in time the blade when the dulls or dinged its not going to start a hole.  I just like anyone else is going to put down pressure and that isn't going to hurt anything. If you need to do that, apply the pressure throughout the hole.
 Its an indication the blade isn't cutting 100% so send it in or keep using it till it no longer cuts.  If you really need to lean on it your going to put more of a load on the drill then you should be.   Could you bend the blades, yes but I'll adjust that when the blade is here.  Bend the mount on any other auger and it'll stay that way.

 Right now my ice conditions are 12" of wet ice, 4" layer water, 3" frozen slush on top.   After breaking through the 3" frozen layer its like drilling through 12" of mush.  Eventually that'll all freeze tight but for now you don't get that satisfying feeling like you do with dry ice chips coming up as the Nils bores down on its own.  If you can drill a hole in those wet conditions thats good enough.
   
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 11, 2019, 08:04 AM
Thanks Frank! You made me feel better! I hope it is a case of the head needing sharpening. I  mailed it out on Thur.. Good Luck with it. I have a new spare but haven't been able to get out and try it! :)
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: wildlifer100 on Jan 30, 2019, 08:13 PM
  I have a Rigid 18 volt 1300 lb. torque drill. I've put my new blade on but haven't been able to try it. I'm sending my other one to Frank and just waiting for his response to see what I have to do.

Ice Chipper I work in Schenectady.  I can sharpen it for you if you would like.  Buy a speedy sharp. I use it to sharpen my nils all the time. 
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: tjk3rd on Jan 30, 2019, 08:28 PM
I just received an 8" Nils for Christmas so I am new to this auger.  I use a Ridgid 18 amp for power.  On the first few holes I experienced the same problem and everything was brand new.  It seems that unless the auger is exactly perpendicular to the ice it jumps around.  When I focus on keeping the auger straight it cuts like butter.  I have only cut 25 - 30 holes through 7 - 8" of hard black ice but so far I love it.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Vine Valley on Jan 30, 2019, 09:51 PM
I have a NILS & I love it.
The key in preventing bouncing is that you must drill at a SLOW speed.
If the drill is going too fast the auger will bounce.
Nice slow speed and it cuts ice like you're cutting butter.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: VanderLaan on Jan 31, 2019, 07:54 AM
This is the thing with nills instead of just buying blades for 30 bucks you have to troubleshoot the thing. Seems like a pain for a large drill bit. Or buy a new head for 100 bucks. No thanks.

Have not had to do any of those things.  Auger is about ten years old and it still cuts through ice like a hot knife through butter.  I have never had to have the blade re-sharpened.  I treat it well and it treats me even better.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: VanderLaan on Jan 31, 2019, 07:59 AM
Everyone who used it was experienced, but I know what you mean. I don't like to baby my gear so nils is a no go for me. So far I'm at 3 seasons on chipper blades and really like the low maintenance.

I let my buddy use my Nils once.  After he pulled the auger out of the hole and then slammed it on the ice (to knock off the ice and water), I told him that he would have to use his auger from now on.   ;D
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: filetandrelease on Jan 31, 2019, 08:10 AM
I got 2 heads from the 80s that have been touched up , one 4 times the other 5 , but I only average 4 days a week for 3 months sometimes 3.5 ice permitting, and if someone needs holes I drill them , I made that mistake just once letting someone use it 😡
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 31, 2019, 08:29 AM
LP, maybe a spud would be your best bet for making holes in the ice.  ::)
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 31, 2019, 04:29 PM
Apparently the blade on my Nils did need sharpening. Since FRANK D. sharpened it it cuts like butter and digs right in. The drill and auger is the way to go.  Can Wildlifer post a video on how to sharpen a Nils, I'm sure a lot of people would like to know how. I got to find out what a Speedy sharp is! Thanks
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 31, 2019, 04:34 PM
Apparently the blade on my Nils did need sharpening. Since FRANK D. sharpened it it cuts like butter and digs right in. The drill and auger is the way to go.  Can Wildlifer post a video on how to sharpen a Nils, I'm sure a lot of people would like to know how. I got to find out what a Speedy sharp is! Thanks
Look on Amazon.  It's likely the next best thing to a a vehicle that runs on water.  ;)
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: stinkyfingers on Jan 31, 2019, 05:05 PM
Speedy Sharp? Really? Those things are handy for tuning up the edge on garden tools like a hoe or an axe but for precision sharpening where the bevel angle is so critical, my

considered judgment would be that you're just guaranteed to ruin an expensive Nils head and real quickly. You just can't freehand that Nils edge.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 31, 2019, 05:48 PM
Speedy Sharp? Really? Those things are handy for tuning up the edge on garden tools like a hoe or an axe but for precision sharpening where the bevel angle is so critical, my

considered judgment would be that you're just guaranteed to ruin an expensive Nils head and real quickly. You just can't freehand that Nils edge.
Some folks seem to think it's worth a try! LOL.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Ice Chipper on Jan 31, 2019, 06:39 PM
It seems like it's a hidden secret on how to sharpen a Nils. If we ever lose FRANK D. were really going to be in trouble. Why is it such a secret?
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Jan 31, 2019, 07:01 PM
Not a secret, knowhow and tools.  There are other "authorized" shops for Nils.  And I'm sure there are other with the right tools and the ability.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Vine Valley on Jan 31, 2019, 07:42 PM
My friends have made the mistake of trying to sharpen their own augers without the proper know how. Their augers ended up even duller. Personally I would rather pay to have it sharpen correctly than to experiment and to end up with a dull auger. The ice fishing season is too short to have a dull auger ruin your day. I always have sharp spare blades for all my augers. I have different sized augers for the various fish I pursue. I have a gas Strike Master with 2 different drill heads but it doesn't compare to my NILS run by my DeWalt drill. I never let anyone use my augers. I'll gladly drill them holes myself.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: 9huskies on Feb 07, 2019, 05:34 PM
I have a little side business sharpening everything from bandsaws to knives to mower blades. When it comes to ice augers the only thing I'll try with a Nils is touching a slightly dull head with a kitchen steel. It works if the bit has not been abused or is very dull. I won't touch a Nils with a stone or grinder but the steel can extend the time between sharpenings by Frank.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: NateD on Feb 08, 2019, 11:08 AM
Not a secret, knowhow and tools.  There are other "authorized" shops for Nils.  And I'm sure there are other with the right tools and the ability.

Someone should film frank doing it then.  Where does the knowhow come from? Trial and error?
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: belowzero on Feb 08, 2019, 02:16 PM
Someone should film frank doing it then.  Where does the knowhow come from? Trial and error?
I think it would be more of a safety issue then a secret. I am almost certain that he's doing it on the grinder and my guess is freehand. I sharp my own blades including nils and I would not share this information with anyone in fear of someone being hurt.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: DTro on Feb 08, 2019, 02:22 PM
I remember correctly there was special jig for the Nils blade that he uses. 
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: belowzero on Feb 08, 2019, 02:52 PM
I remember correctly there was special jig for the Nils blade that he uses.
I read somewhere in Michigan forum from nils authorized sharpening place that nils doesn't offer any jig, I wouldn't know if this is the case , other than this post, but on the other hand I never heard about existence of such a jig.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: DTro on Feb 08, 2019, 02:53 PM
I think its a custom made jig.  I don't know I could be wrong  I thought I just remember him talking about it while fishing with him several years ago. 
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Sharp Nils on Feb 08, 2019, 11:11 PM
   Yes there is a factory jig but need to make the clamp to go with it and then figure out how to use it.
Depending on the amount of damage to the blade factory specs won't always work.   

  I have countless hours developing my own equipment and the technique to sharpen Nils.   That is only part of the battle, you have to know how to adjust the blade.  Again, many hours involved studying the geometry of the Nils blade to know where the correction is needed to make adjustments.   You have to demonstrate that ability to become authorized by Nils. There is only one other shop that authorized by Nils and not sure if they can adjust blades or if they're still in business and its not in MI.   I enjoy what I do, keep my nose clean and don't care what "other shops" do.   Good Luck...….

 You can take a mildly dull blade and sharpen it with mixed success.   Whatever you do "Don't touch the bottom of the blade" with anything, not even a little bit.  That and pitting from rust will ruin a blade.   I do have a process to resurface those blades have saved most of them.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: shoeshineman on Feb 08, 2019, 11:36 PM
I run a 6" Nils with the new Ridgid-Home Depot special drill. I had my blade sharpened by Frank this Summer. I cut through 8" of good clear high country Colorado, every time this year, ice like I'm going through drywall (in a good way!). Anyone with a problem with a Nils cutting my ice has an obviously damaged setup.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: belowzero on Feb 09, 2019, 05:06 AM
I found the link, post was made five years ago, just scroll down a few posts https://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/threads/nils-blade-sharpening-anyone-know.495759/ (https://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/threads/nils-blade-sharpening-anyone-know.495759/)
Name of the place is Anglers point    it appears that he's certified, but a lot can change in 5 years. He's talking about the video they get from Nils and using 2 inch belt sander, which would make sense to get into the narrow spot at the bottom of the head.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: fisherbone on Feb 12, 2019, 12:32 PM
OK looking for some advice:

Got a 6" Nils cordless drill model (orange)....

Hooked auger directly into chuck of Dewalt hand drill.....won't drill the ice...started to strip connector on auger so quickly stopped trying and put handle on.. drilled like butter....

Do I need the conversion kit to connect correctly??? 

Thanks guy!
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: Sharp Nils on Feb 12, 2019, 12:44 PM
 When you chuck up the auger be sure the jaws are situated into the groves of the augers shank.  Try it again and have your drill set to "Drill Mode" and speed set to 1.  If you completely stripped the augers shank then you have a few options.

Cut the shank off and use a Kovac Nils Drill Adapter.
File 3 flat sides on the shank.
Cut deeper groves deeper into the shank.
Title: Re: 6" Nils and Drill not working!
Post by: fisherbone on Feb 12, 2019, 01:03 PM
that makes so much sense I don't know why I didn't think of that!!!!!!  so dumb.....thanks for the help...definitely didn't strip anything to bad....just some paint chipped.....once again thanks!!!!!