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Offline Grumpy

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My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« on: Feb 07, 2013, 04:44 AM »
After a successful day on the ice, I arrived home to find 2 boxes on my stairs... YES!! my new NILS is here!  ;D
   
 About 5 pulls, and it was purring!! What mix do you guys run in yours? I spoke with a local shop and he said 50:1 is fine and the book says 25:1 to 50:1 So I gave it a sip of the premixed ethanol free 'REAL  GAS'. They said that fuel is good for around 2 years! and to store it away 'wet' and should be no issues.

     I did manage a minute to stop by a local pond for a test hole today, and... WOW is it SHARP. Our ice is Clear and hard as concrete. Still a little fetch at the punch through , but whadayagonnado! Thing weighs 20 lbs, can grab it one handed and swing it all around!
   Ordered the 42" blade, as standard is 48" I have an extension for the jiffy, but have only needed it 1 time in 25 yrs of running an auger.

 Kinda like Xmas all aver again!
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #1 on: Feb 07, 2013, 05:00 AM »
Grumpy did it put a smile on your face.
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #2 on: Feb 07, 2013, 05:07 AM »
Quote from: bee on Feb 07, 2013, 05:00 AM
Grumpy did it put a smile on your face.
Ha! Even My Dad smiled when we Tested it out on the Lake yesterday! And he is the Original Grumpy!!
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #3 on: Feb 07, 2013, 05:18 AM »
Quote from: Grumpy on Feb 07, 2013, 05:07 AM
Ha! Even My Dad smiled when we Tested it out on the Lake yesterday! And he is the Original Grumpy!!

Ha Ha you'll both have to find a new name now!! No more Grumpy's... ;)
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #4 on: Feb 07, 2013, 05:19 AM »
Looks like someones pet was happy with your new toy as well
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #5 on: Feb 07, 2013, 07:15 AM »
I used 50/1 stihl chainsaw gas for the first tankfull then switched to Amsoil 100/1...she loves it and want more of it.
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #6 on: Feb 07, 2013, 08:00 AM »
Good for you Grumpy!  You'll be a happy man with that mean machine. ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #7 on: Feb 07, 2013, 09:44 AM »

 About 5 pulls, and it was purring!! What mix do you guys run in yours? I spoke with a local shop and he said 50:1 is fine and the book says 25:1 to 50:1 So I gave it a sip of the premixed ethanol free 'REAL  GAS'. They said that fuel is good for around 2 years! and to store it away 'wet' and should be no issues.
I have propane does any one know the right mix I'm not real sure ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :tipup: :tipup:
 
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #8 on: Feb 07, 2013, 09:54 AM »
The propane sounds clean for sure... but, What does that Unit weigh?  ::) ( give ya a hint... almost DOUBLE!)
  Also if the 1lb propane bottle is exposed for any amount of time ( i.e. a 9 mile snowmobile ride)  to the temps we have currently, THEY HAVE ALMOST NO BACK PRESSURE.  I have seen brand new bottles not be able to keep a small burner or lantern even lit when cold. This occurred on Millinocket  Lakes in below Zero temps, and we had a 'light' meal since we couldn't  use any propane items.
     When Someone parks their Propane Jiffy next to The Nils in these temps, and the propane out preforms, i will be impressed. until then...  :icefish:
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #9 on: Feb 07, 2013, 11:15 AM »
I have ran it in 25 below and it was on the auger the whole ride started 2nd pull after that first pull all day and if you cant bare the weight retire ;D ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #10 on: Feb 07, 2013, 11:16 AM »
And i will drill ten to your 4 wana race  ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #11 on: Feb 07, 2013, 11:18 AM »
Quote from: kmgb42 on Feb 07, 2013, 11:16 AM
And i will drill ten to your 4 wana race  ;D

Yes and you better have some money in your pocket... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #12 on: Feb 07, 2013, 11:25 AM »
stacks on deck im ready ;D ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #13 on: Feb 07, 2013, 11:50 AM »
Lets start with 5 holes for a hundred. ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #14 on: Feb 07, 2013, 02:13 PM »
congrats on the new auger.. My opinion is you just bought the best auger on the market. i have had mine since they first came out with him and will never own another auger again. 
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #15 on: Feb 07, 2013, 02:20 PM »
I remember going from a chisel to an auger and it makes fishing a lot easier. Nice purchase. The guys with propane powered augers will get a pressure drop on low temps. Propane will have 0 pressure at -40 F as it will stay liquid at that temperature.
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #16 on: Feb 07, 2013, 05:25 PM »
-40 is pretty damn cold. But I'll stick to GAS!
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #17 on: Feb 07, 2013, 06:11 PM »
Glad it finally arrived. I can't wait to see it. Good that you had a chance to try it out before this mess hits.

Congrats!
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #18 on: Feb 07, 2013, 08:33 PM »
Congrats on the new Nils!

My buddy has one and runs noting but Amsoil in it and swears by the stuff. Says he mixes it 100:1. The oil is expensive but a quart at that mix lasts a very long time. You'll never look back. And put me in for $100 on you in that 5 hole challenge. Money in the bank baby.

Good luck with it.
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #19 on: Feb 07, 2013, 08:56 PM »
Congrats! I bet your happy!  ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #20 on: Feb 07, 2013, 09:11 PM »
Sounds like we need to start the First Annual Ice Shanty  Auger Races! 
  (Hey My dog barks louder than yours!  well mine can jump higher... ect!)  Sheesh!   ::)
Work smarter not harder right?  ;)
 
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #21 on: Feb 08, 2013, 11:43 AM »
Quote from: Grumpy on Feb 07, 2013, 09:11 PM
Sounds like we need to start the First Annual Ice Shanty  Auger Races! 
  (Hey My dog barks louder than yours!  well mine can jump higher... ect!)  Sheesh!   ::)
Work smarter not harder right?  ;)
My dog probably does bark louder than your lol lol ;D ;D
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #22 on: Feb 08, 2013, 12:07 PM »
i would run the first couple of tanks of gas a little richer. then after that  regular  mix. you want it to break in right so you can get many years of use. good luck @)
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Re: My Chisel and Jiffy Might get Jealous!
« Reply #23 on: Feb 08, 2013, 07:02 PM »
Quote from: kmgb42 on Feb 08, 2013, 11:43 AM
My dog probably does bark louder than your lol lol ;D ;D
I'm sure he does 'cuase i buried mine in the back yard!   :whistle:
    wow, you sure you aren't huffing that propane?   man! 
  Not out there to race, or prove ANYTHING to ANYONE. It is about comfort, Quality  and peace of mind.  All are  increasingly difficult to come by.   
 
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