how you store your auger

[curdog]

i got to thinking i know your not supposed to leave them standing up in the ice but is it ok to store them upright with the cover on when your at home how do you guys store yours

[Mt.Bucket]

In my mudroom leaned up against the wall. In the off season, in the basement.

[tiptoe]

I hang mine on what i believe is supposed to be a garden tool holder for the garage.  It fastens to a wall stud with 2 screws and has two rubber coated prongs that stick out about 12".  The powerhead sits on top of the prongs and the auger hangs there.  Mount it high enough so that the bottom of the auger is just off the ground. Got it at Lowe's or Harbor Freight for under $10.

[Cornbread]

I coat the blades with Vaseline and leave them lying on their side in my gear room for my hand augers. For my power auger I detach the motor from the auger and blade and store the motor in my crawlspace under the cabin on blocks so it rests in the upright position but with nothing pressing on the drive. The auger and blade I store the same way as my hand augers in my gear room.

[Mt.Bucket]

I coat the blades with Vaseline and leave them lying on their side in my gear room for my hand augers. For my power auger I detach the motor from the auger and blade and store the motor in my crawlspace under the cabin on blocks so it rests in the upright position but with nothing pressing on the drive. The auger and blade I store the same way as my hand augers in my gear room.

the right way to do it.

[NordicJigger]

Why not standing upright in the ice?? Hard on blades? Just curious.

[rustychukar]

Hanging on hooks in the garage

[JayHelfrich]

Why not standing upright in the ice?? Hard on blades? Just curious.

It will twist and tweak the flights as well as cause a bend in the shaft. 

Jay

[rclunder]

Should the fuel be drained or run out?  what about using marine stable when storing?

[NordicJigger]

It will twist and tweak the flights as well as cause a bend in the shaft. 

Jay

Kinda what I figured. Thanks

[Fishing2471979]

Should the fuel be drained or run out?  what about using marine stable when storing?

I always drain mine out then run it out.

[wirehairman]

Isn't it a little early for all these threads about storing our augers?   

[Ice Junkie_]

Isn't it a little early for all these threads about storing our augers?   

I completely agree let's worry about where the fish are how much ice is on the lake, and who is catching the most!!

[curdog]

thanks for the replies just was wondering if it was bad to stand them with the cover on made a stand tonight so no weight is on is on the auger and close to the heater for ice removal

[Ice Junkie_]

 

thanks for the replies just was wondering if it was bad to stand them with the cover on made a stand tonight so no weight is on is on the auger and close to the heater for ice removal

perfect! I should probably make one for mine as well