ice auger question

[djm]

I found an inexpensive auger.  Its not like most I've seen.  The blade is like a shovel.  You turn the the handle and its supposed to dig the hole.  I havent received it yet but I was wondering if anyone knows if these things work?

[hali-man]

It sounds like one of the old-school "spoon" augers.
I haven't heard too many good things about them, but let us know how you like yours.

[nepa old man]

Their a real pain when it needs sharpening, haven't see one in many years.

[Fishbreath]

I've seen one in operation and The old timer said it only good for only 4 or 5" of ice. I would think it might be a collectors item in time. The last time I seen it was 20+ years ago. I didn't think they make them anymore, or did you order from e-bay?

[C.C.]

If you didn't order it yet DON'T. Unless you like drilling "1" hole better than fishing.
       Jim

[djm]

I've seen one in operation and The old timer said it only good for only 4 or 5" of ice. I would think it might be a collectors item in time. The last time I seen it was 20+ years ago. I didn't think they make them anymore, or did you order from e-bay?

yes i did order it from ebay.  I just tried to cancel the order

[djm]

yes i did order it from ebay.  I just tried to cancel the order

check this out.....Brian Wallin of Nisswa 13.8 seconds to take 3rd Place with a StrikeMaster Antique Spoon Auger...apparently he won using a spoon auger....

Uh oh....could you guys be wrong.....Dont know if I want to take the chance and buy this auger.  You guys know your stuff.

[1MOFISH]

ive saw one in action they work but if it dont it wiill look good in your den like the digitally enhanced tipups i got offa ebay older than i am has anybody else have a story to tell mofish

[pisces_paul]

Their a real pain when it needs sharpening, haven't see one in many years.

I have one of these augers& i must agree with nepa on that ,dad & i last used that auger prior to 1970. I think dad ordered it from Herters with a small stone sharpener 4 touch ups . From what i remember it worked good as long as it was sharp, course thats when i was 16 .....had energy to burn then. I've played around with it but never could get it to perform , i know when its working properly u'll get a 2'' core of ice out of the center the thickness of the ice. I think i still have it & the stone some where

[davef]

they will cut fine but not as fast as a lazer. up to about  8 to 10 inchs of ice is no problem. at 2 feet i swear a lot but it will work. there is a fellow in the upper mid west where i send it to get sharpened every couple of years.   as a bonus if they are sharp you cut a core to play foot hockey with.

If you need to get it sharpened leave a post and i'll look his name up for you or you can google him  (bud hull) ?

[slider]

just Curious what did u pay for it

[pisces_paul]

they will cut fine but not as fast as a lazer. up to about  8 to 10 inchs of ice is no problem. at 2 feet i swear a lot but it will work. there is a fellow in the upper mid west where i send it to get sharpened every couple of years.   as a bonus if they are sharp you cut a core to play foot hockey with.

If you need to get it sharpened leave a post and i'll look his name up for you or you can google him  (bud hull) ?

Ya i remember the foot hockey games, Davef  could you get his name for me, and how much it costs to get sharpened ....if u remember ? Thanks in advance Paul

[davef]

I'll look it up after work. its was less than $9 including return postage if i remember right. if they are sharp they are fine but man when its dull forget it. it took me 20 minutes to drill thru 2 foot at high point years ago. all it would do was spin. i finally asked to borrow a near by guys auger to drill my other 4 holes. 

[davef]

Ya i remember the foot hockey games, Davef  could you get his name for me, and how much it costs to get sharpened ....if u remember ? Thanks in advance Paul

Paul: its bud hull, 8677 hidden trail, Orleans, Mi 48865. He has a phone number listed 616 761 3969 but i never tried it. there is also a web site www.Ice Augers.com that you could try. the price list i have is $9.95 per spoon or set of blades and this includes shipping and handling. he sparpens your own blades and i have always gotten the same ones back. i have sent to him probably 4 times total and they always come back sharp adn i have been pleased with his service. usually doens't take very long for him to egt them back either

[pisces_paul]

Davef: Thanks for the info , that really sounds like a reasonable price ......i might as well get it done ......u never know when u might need it . paul