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Buy an ION and put the old girl to bed that's what I did and haven't looked back. You will not regret it. I'll sell you my Jiffy 30 for $200.
First off Thank you all for the help. Secondly Wil the xt drill assembly that jiffy is selling attach to my old model 30? Can't really beat those prices. I have highly considered the ion. Or a newer auger. But I feel as though I'm turning my back on one of my family members if I get rid of my old 30. Lol.. she sure is getting awfully heavy to lump around though.
That said, if a 10" auger isn't important to you, also think about the K-Drill with a Milwaukee M18 Drill. They claim its an 8" but i think its actually a 7.5"You can always drill 2 or 3 holes and punch out the middle if a bigger hole is important. Super light weight too. Just another option to think about.
Rango stay with the 30..this electric deal reminds me of when the propaneAugers came out..everybody wanted one and now they are for sale everywhere..gas has worked forever why stop..my 30 cuts like a beast after 20 years..obviously it’s my opinion because I know those ions look cool
I would agree the electric are here to stay - Think about it - how often do you use a corded drill now days. I still have one and would never get rid of it, but I use my cordless drills way more often. Augers are heading the same way, though I'll stick with my Model 30 for a long time until costs come down on the electric.
..Not really....anyone that has used anything propaneoutdoors knows the potential for problems.. they were a half cocked cure for a stinky shanty.. that was the ONLY reason for their invention... also the weight factor.. one of the biggest reasons for going electric is for the weight factor...transport inside anything that is enclosed is an issue with a gasoline auger... they leak gas and stink... there is NO denying it..I've been a small engine and marine mechanic for over 40 years... I own 3 gas augers and an Ion X... all 3 (one is an old one arm bandit kept as a show piece...but is runs)... a model 30 and a model 78... I only keep them for nostalgic reasons... as I stated in another post.. I hadn't run the model 78 since 2016 season...it started right up and I drilled a ton of holes ( I actually worked my way from shore line to shore line across the lake).. when I hoisted the model 78 off of the auger rack on the wheeler I couldn't help but think...Man this thing is HEAVY..its only 7lbs heavier than the Ion but after awhile you notice the difference...Gasoline augers will always have a place on the ice... but electric is the future and not just a cool fad... as companies produce better and more reliable batteries eclectics becomes popular...I wouldn't trade my ion for anything... remember.. the Model T was a good thing at one time. Anyone here want to drive one to work on a daily basis...
Hey all. Sorry been busy at work. I decided to buy one of the demo drills from jiffy. Can't beat the price for $60. Thank you for that info. Saved me a ton of money. Since I was able to repair the auger for so little I see no point in benching her quite yet. I'll just get her ready for next season. Now on to figuring out why it won't stay tuned properly. Thank you all again for all of the help.
Think about it - how often do you use a corded drill now days. I still have one and would never get rid of it
Rango you may want to use Tru fuel in your jiffy. It contains no ethonal and it may eliminate your issues with it running poorly. It's a little pricy but angers don't use much gas anyways. Just a thought.
Ain't that the truth!I have a corded 1/2" and a hole hawg. I can't remember how many years it's been since I used either one. Not many days go by when I'm not using at least one of my battery drills/drivers.Electric augers are here to stay!
Unless there's another large tech breakthrough, like what lithium batteries did for drills/augers, electrics will fizzle out. Time will tell i guess
Don’t you mean gas/fuel augers will fizzle out? The new technologies certainly don’t lean toward fossil fuels...