Author Topic: Ridgid Octane + Strikemaster 10" Gas auger bit.. CUT AMAZING!!! (Read 3076 times)

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **on:** Dec 12, 2019, 05:36 PM »

Ever since I got my Ridgid Octane, I've wanted to try my 10" Strikemaster Lazer Pro Auger bit with it. I finally paired the two, and it cut better than I imagined!!! Couldn't tell the difference between the 8" Strikemaster Lite Flite, and the 10" auger!!!

If interested, Check out the footage!!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 05:55 PM »

Sweet.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 06:32 PM »

Quote from: lefty2053 on Dec 12, 2019, 05:55 PM

Sweet.

I thought so

stinkyfingers · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 06:52 PM »

Those Ridgid drills have some muscle to them. You've got the auxiliary handle set in the right position for maximum leverage, I see. Been preaching that setup myself. Good blades too. No hanging up at all. My Ridgid will also just stop dead sometimes if I girlythingfoot around as yours did on hole one. Nice rig for when nothing but a big hole will do.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 06:58 PM »

Quote from: stinkyfingers on Dec 12, 2019, 06:52 PM

Those Ridgid drills have some muscle to them. You've got the auxiliary handle set in the right position for maximum leverage, I see. Been preaching that setup myself. Good blades too. No hanging up at all. My Ridgid will also just stop dead sometimes if I girlythingfoot around as yours did on hole one. Nice rig for when nothing but a big hole will do.

Spot on!!! The first hole was 100% my fault. It was cutting so fast I was a little uneasy with that heavy bit!!

BaitBucket · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:07 PM »

Great video man!

Can that Flite Lite do side by side holes?

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:14 PM »

Quote from: BaitBucket on Dec 12, 2019, 07:07 PM

Great video man!

Can that Flite Lite do side by side holes?

Pretty confidant saying yes, but haven’t tried it yet. I’ll try it on my next outing

Light liner · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:23 PM »

Thats awesome.

G fish · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:25 PM »

Do you think a chipper 10” would work?

JohnJ1981 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:26 PM »

If it can punch holes side by side, then there is no need to buy an extension for it. Just have to get a pool noodle and gorilla tape it on the shaft like the kdril has so you can eliminate that damnable frisbee

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:29 PM »

Quote from: G fish on Dec 12, 2019, 07:25 PM

Do you think a chipper 10” would work?

A sharp chipper, most likely. An older dull Model 30 chipper, prob not. But who knows, it may.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:30 PM »

Quote from: JohnJ1981 on Dec 12, 2019, 07:26 PM

If it can punch holes side by side, then there is no need to buy an extension for it. Just have to get a pool noodle and gorilla tape it on the shaft like the kdril has so you can eliminate that damnable frisbee

I’m sure it would do side by side, but would have to try it. And I would do some foam device instead of the disc.

G fish · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:33 PM »

Do you need to mod a handle that is attached to top flight for pull out of hole?

JohnJ1981 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:33 PM »

Quote from: PIKE FISHERMAN on Dec 12, 2019, 07:30 PM

I’m sure it would do side by side, but would have to try it. And I would do some foam device instead of the disc.

I know it’s out of season but I’m going to try to locate a pool noodle to see if I can make something like that work. Heck, might even call kdrill and see if they sell just the foam piece as a replacement 😬

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:36 PM »

Quote from: G fish on Dec 12, 2019, 07:33 PM

Do you need to mod a handle that is attached to top flight for pull out of hole?

Haha. No, was just being extra cautious, didn’t want the auger to come unchucked.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:38 PM »

Quote from: JohnJ1981 on Dec 12, 2019, 07:33 PM

I know it’s out of season but I’m going to try to locate a pool noodle to see if I can make something like that work. Heck, might even call kdrill and see if they sell just the foam piece as a replacement 😬

Look into a foam roller. It’s high density foam. Comes in different colors. Amazon has them for around $10. That’s what I’ll likely use.

JohnJ1981 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:43 PM »

Quote from: PIKE FISHERMAN on Dec 12, 2019, 07:38 PM

Look into a foam roller. It’s high density foam. Comes in different colors. Amazon has them for around $10. That’s what I’ll likely use.

Good intel, thanks!!

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 07:49 PM »

Quote from: JohnJ1981 on Dec 12, 2019, 07:43 PM

Good intel, thanks!!

No problem

lingking · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:05 PM »

My rigid will cut out at times also what am I doing wrong? Thought it was to much down pressure but now I’m thinking not enough pressure?

JohnJ1981 · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:06 PM »

Search for “jumbo pool noodle” on amazon. Read the description, it seems that might be the way to go in stead of foam rollers.

GBguy · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:09 PM »

Have any of you tried a pool noodle on the auger bit? I had one on my 6" lazer and I wasn't sure it was enough to float it. With a 10" bit, you may need more than a pool noodle to keep it topside.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:14 PM »

Quote from: lingking on Dec 12, 2019, 08:05 PM

My rigid will cut out at times also what am I doing wrong? Thought it was to much down pressure but now I’m thinking not enough pressure?

A few possibles. 1) if your blades are grabbing instead of cutting It may be stopping your drill. 2.) if you let off the trigger a little, like I did on the first hole of the cut in this video, it sometimes will stop the drill. 3) may be putting too much pressure on the drill/auger. 4) if your drilling a bunch of consecutive holes, it may be sending your drill into protection mode. 5) your settings may be off. Setting 1, drill mode is preferred.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:18 PM »

Quote from: GBguy on Dec 12, 2019, 08:09 PM

Have any of you tried a pool noodle on the auger bit? I had one on my 6" lazer and I wasn't sure it was enough to float it. With a 10" bit, you may need more than a pool noodle to keep it topside.

That’s why I was thinking the foam roller. They’re quite a bit larger in diameter, and denser than a pool noodle. A pool noodle would be fine for the 5lb Augers, but may not hold a 10” steel auger.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:18 PM »

Quote from: JohnJ1981 on Dec 12, 2019, 08:06 PM

Search for “jumbo pool noodle” on amazon. Read the description, it seems that might be the way to go in stead of foam rollers.

I saw them. Biggest I found was 3.5”. Would def pre fit better:

JohnJ1981 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:21 PM »

Quote from: GBguy on Dec 12, 2019, 08:09 PM

Have any of you tried a pool noodle on the auger bit? I had one on my 6" lazer and I wasn't sure it was enough to float it. With a 10" bit, you may need more than a pool noodle to keep it topside.

Actually I was referencing an early comment about a lite flite (which I now have) being able to punch connecting holes with respect to the pool noodle. I agree that the 10” bit would likely need a pool raft to keep it topside 😬

JohnJ1981 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 12, 2019, 08:23 PM »

Quote from: PIKE FISHERMAN on Dec 12, 2019, 08:18 PM

I saw them. Biggest I found was 3.5”. Would def pre fit better:

Right. Also in the description it made mention of using a more dense foam for added buoyancy. I’m gonna roll the dice!

Tom1983 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 03:36 AM »

Awesome! I’m not surprised that it cut well.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 05:18 AM »

Nice work Josh.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 05:58 PM »

Quote from: Tom1983 on Dec 13, 2019, 03:36 AM

Awesome! I’m not surprised that it cut well.

I had my doubts, but figured id do ok because them blades are nasty!!!

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 13, 2019, 05:58 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 13, 2019, 05:18 AM

Nice work Josh.

Thanks

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Author Topic: Ridgid Octane + Strikemaster 10" Gas auger bit.. CUT AMAZING!!! (Read 3076 times)