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Clam redesigned their plate ..no chuck removal ...while you could remove the drill to put in your anchors it is a process to reattach the drill to the plate ...adjusting the trigger paddle http://clamoutdoors.com/store/clam/augers/drill-auger-conversion-kit.htmlStrikeMaster has a lithium auger too ..they recalled them last season due to switch problems but they are in the new cataloghttp://usa.rapala.com/catalog/iceforce/#4Eskimo Ice anchors go in without any tools fairly easy ...best on the market so if you set up with the clam plate no need to switch to a drillhttp://www.amazon.com/Eskimo-69138-Ice-Anchors-2-pack/dp/B000LX739W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1442579239&sr=8-2&keywords=eskimo+ice+anchor
I just purchased today at Bobs Tools in DesMoines, Ia. Milwaukee fuel 18V combo kit #2897-22 this kit comes with the 1/2" hammer drill/driver#2704-20 (1200in.lbs. torque) and the 1/4" hex impact driver #2753-20 comes with (2) 5ah batteries and charger AND they throw in another 4ah battery for free all for $299....til the end of October, hope this gets you all an early Christmas present as it did for me .. now cant wait to get the clam plate and put it into action this season...happy shopping all.
Cabelas has the Nils Arctic Trekkers on sale right now. I just purchased the 8" model. I have a Milwaukee 1/2" impact that should power this auger with ease. Do I need an adaptor to make the connection between the drill and the driver, or does the Nils come with one?
Thanks, buz. I'm hoping the drill does not go into "impact" mode while I run the auger. If it does, I might buy the Icegator head to run it, so I can join the pissing match on that other thread!