Eskimo replacement Auger bit OR KNOCKOFF

[POk3s]

Hey guys last year I broke the thin metal pieces on the bottom of my auger bit where the blades attach. I had it re welded but the angle isn’t quite the same and it doesn’t cut as good, even with fresh blades. Yes I tried that. To buy a 10” auger bit is $170 but there’s a knockoff brand for about $75. Has anyone tried this brand, or better yet is anyone parting out their Eskimo? 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stark-10-in-Ice-Auger-Bit-81107/308133852?mtc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700010802552436&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw9L_tBRBXEiwAOWVVCZ0RhNnagMdlEA-dLubycnlzOuOETOpds4sS58pYVL6SP3y6e3N0dhoCH-AQAvD_BwE

[defish]

Did you try shimming the blades to change their angle?  Also, did you notice if BOTH blades are cutting after the repair, or only one?

[Oldbear]

Had the same problem on a Strikemaster.  One of the welds gave way and had it re-welded but wouldn't cut for krap.   Shimmed under the front edge which tipped the nose of the blade down and cuts like new.

[POk3s]

Well hey, I’ll give that a shot during the early season. I never thought about shimming it. Thanks guys. It was a pain during February when the ice was thick but I should be okay until January anyway. I can find tune it until then and see what happens.

[muskyon46]

Or better yet go electric  but economically I did shim a hand auger back in the day and it worked much better. Definitely worth a go trent. Wait till you see the new ice saw I picked up this summer to open that 8in hole a little better

[POk3s]

Or better yet go electric  but economically I did shim a hand auger back in the day and it worked much better. Definitely worth a go trent. Wait till you see the new ice saw I picked up this summer to open that 8in hole a little better

Well I thought about it. It’s the angel and the devil on your shoulder kind of thing. If I needed to spend the $170 on an Eskimo bit then maybe I’ll jysy buy a new auger instead 

[Unclegillhunter]

Well I thought about it. It’s the angel and the devil on your shoulder kind of thing. If I needed to spend the $170 on an Eskimo bit then maybe I’ll jysy buy a new auger instead 

That’s the sprit!
Keep it safe! JDL

[muskyon46]

For this price it might be worth it to go electric if you already have a drill Trent

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