my diy ice auger attacment

[Ahrenv]

couple of little things from menards and all set to go. neighbor guy welded it up for me... may be 10 bucks into it....

couple of bolts. a outlet cover. rubber bungiee. and a old drill bit. boom.

[Idahogator]

Welcome Ahrenv.
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[Ahrenv]

attempt number two. hopefully that works.

[rugby ice]

I'm asking to clarify why have the outlet cover on?  Is it so you don't drill one hole and send the bit down the new drilled hole? Nice set up. How do you get it so true w/ the auger attached so it doesn't wabble when drilling?

[Ahrenv]

yes the outlet cover is on to hold against that other nut thats welded on. thats on there just in case i have to back the auger. that way i don't lose the the set up. My other option was to put a long screw to stick out the side of the 'bit'. that way if it does fall off it will hopefully catch on the ice.... as of getting true. i wasn't to worried on being as true as possible. i figured when i do it by hand i wobble a bit... same on the power auger. ... just a prototype, i would have like it to have been a bit shorter, but with this length i wont need to bend over to much.  i might have rambled a bit.  other wise its just a rod over to 5/8's fine thread bolts. i want to say its a mora 7".

outlet cover:
http://www.johnstonesupply.com/storefront/supplies/electrical-installation-maintenance-supplies/wall-plates-covers/supplies/electrical-installation-maintenance-supplies/wall-plates-covers//prodg32-179.html

the two bolts were threaded on the auger... then tacked up, that way they are one.
bolt:
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/fasteners/nuts/hex/5-8-18-fine-hex-nuts-grade-5/p-1640911-c-8915.htm

the drill bit was a old wood boring/spade bit:
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits/3-4-spade-bit/p-1465799-c-10079.htm

Hope that helps.

[beeverfishing]

Looks good...  Let us know how it works for you on the ice...