Author Topic: Electric (Battery) Auger (Read 1766 times)

woodruffhunter · « **on:** Jan 01, 2019, 11:43 PM »

I decided to break down and buy an electric auger.
I chose the Strikemaster with a 10” blade.

I was a bit concerned that it would not be what many said it would.

Well, I took it out yesterday and to say that I’m impressed is an understatement. I drilled 15 or 20 holes through about 10” of ice. It was as fast as my gas auger and
I had no issues with the cold. I am sure I could have drilled many more holes.

My gas auger is now retired!

olefish · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 10:26 AM »

I got the Trophy strike 120 volt 8 inch and I am in love. So easy to use and drills like a dream.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 10:56 AM »

Welcome to the shanty woodruffhunter, it seems electric is the way to go. I purchased a nils 6in convertible 3 years agao and used it more than my gas auger, so last year I bought the 8in nils and sold my 18 year old strikemaster. I will not be looking back and am very satisfied with it paired with a milwaukee drill

WyoMinFisher · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 02:29 PM »

Welcome! I bought the strikemaster 40 a few years ago when they first came out. Loved it but there was a bad switch in them and they were all recalled. Was very scary couldn't get it to stop without taking battery out! Wished I would have waited til they got the bugs worked out. I just go the Eskimo Pistol grip 8" with the rigid 1/2" Drill. Love it! Still have my old gas auger for backup though it stays in truck majority of the time now....

Icemanjim · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 04:59 PM »

Got the Strikemaster 40V and used it for the first time today. Pretty sweet to just push a button and drill. Not saying I will never use gas again but something real bad will have to happen to get me to.

woodruffhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 10:22 PM »

Thanks for the welcome and comments. Glad I found this site and I’m looking forward to contributing.

I’m ready to get out again and have several lakes in mind!

dubob · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 03, 2019, 06:30 AM »

Quote from: woodruffhunter on Jan 02, 2019, 10:22 PM

Thanks for the welcome and comments. Glad I found this site and I’m looking forward to contributing.

I’m ready to get out again and have several lakes in mind!

I sent you a PM.

woodruffhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 03, 2019, 08:28 AM »

Still new at this Bob. I replied to your PM but cannot see if it "sent". I hope you received it.

If not, yes, I do know him.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 03, 2019, 09:03 AM »

Hope he's well, its been awhile since we've heard from Laroo. I'm guessing thats what you guys are talking about

dubob · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 03, 2019, 09:17 AM »

I did get your PM WH. And we are talking about Laroo Matt.

PKHOOKER · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 08:48 AM »

Just bought the Jiffy E-6 lightning 10" and been having issues with the tip freezing up and it quits cutting. Anyone else having this issue?

Icemanjim · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 07:21 PM »

Quote from: PKHOOKER on Jan 04, 2019, 08:48 AM

Just bought the Jiffy E-6 lightning 10" and been having issues with the tip freezing up and it quits cutting. Anyone else having this issue?

My Eskimo would do that sometimes and it would take a little bump while setting the blade on the ice to drill and maybe a little push down. When not drilling set it where the blades aren't in the snow.

olefish · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 09:17 PM »

When I take mine out of the hole I spin it for a few seconds and that seems to keep it clean of ice. Also I also do not lay it in the snow.

Doz601 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 09:20 PM »

Use a non toxic wax.

wyoflyangler · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 07:00 PM »

Has anyone had luck with the ion auger, thinking about switching from my strikemaster mag 2000 to electric or propane

Maddog · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 08:38 PM »

IMO the Strikemaster lithium 40v is the way to go. First year with mine and I actually enjoy drilling holes for a change.

wyoflyangler · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 08:40 PM »

How many holes at 20° do you think the strikemaster will drill? Average inches of ice

Maddog · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 08:45 PM »

More than I will ever need in a day. I have drilled about 30 holes this last week and the battery is still showing a full charge in 13" of ice.

wyoflyangler · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 08:50 PM »

Awesome, thanks i i do like strikemaster

jessejensen33 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 07, 2019, 08:54 AM »

I just bought the 120 strikemaster cant wait to try it..

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