Bluegill Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 We have now near 36" of solid ice, no snow layers between. Since it's mid february, the ice will be thicker by the end of season. Any experience out there with electric ice augers like ION under these conditions?
Sinker Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Where are you finding ice that thick?
Bluegill Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 Where are you finding ice that thick? Algoma area
Sharkbait22 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 An Ion will cut through 36" but you won't get 40 holes. Also you want to keep the batteries warm when south of 28C. If the battery is really cold the auger may start and stop for a few minutes until the battery warms up by discharging. The ion does come with a extension for thick ice and huts raised off the ice.
Bluegill Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) An Ion will cut through 36" but you won't get 40 holes. Also you want to keep the batteries warm when south of 28C. If the battery is really cold the auger may start and stop for a few minutes until the battery warms up by discharging. The ion does come with a extension for thick ice and huts raised off the ice. Your own experience? Would be happy with 8 holes in our solid ice. A bit south of -15C is cold enough for me. Edited February 13, 2015 by Bluegill
misfish Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I did 15 holes last year up on nip with my 18 volt deWalt using a 6" finbor 3 and with one charged battery.Yes, 36" of ice. Guys here are my wittness. This year I am using this, with the 4.0 Ah battery It,s got the balls to allow me to use my 8" this year. I have managed to drill up to 30+ holes through 16" of ice so far with one battery and still have 2 bars left. Keeping the batterys warm is a huge help. Edited February 13, 2015 by Brian B
Bluegill Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 I did 15 holes last year up on nip with my 18 volt deWalt using a 6" finbor 3 and with one charged battery.Yes, 36" of ice. Guys here are my wittness. This year I am using this, with the 4.0 Ah battery It,s got the balls to allow me to use my 8" this year. I have managed to drill up to 30+ holes through 16" of ice so far with one battery and still have 2 bars left. Keeping the batterys warm is a huge help. Sounds good! Brian, I read the reports you wrote here in OFC. Also I read more about the ION auger in the internet. It seems, I should look at an electric auger by the next season. My shoulder would be happy. Tnx
misfish Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Sounds good! Brian, I read the reports you wrote here in OFC. Also I read more about the ION auger in the internet. It seems, I should look at an electric auger by the next season. My shoulder would be happy. Tnx I have yet to try that Clam adapter thats out there for the cordless. I just tuck the drill into my hip and let it go. Im sure the Clam adapter would be just like using the Ion IMO. The advantage of using the cordless,you can use it all summer long as well.
Bluegill Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 I have yet to try that Clam adapter thats out there for the cordless. I just tuck the drill into my hip and let it go. Im sure the Clam adapter would be just like using the Ion IMO. The advantage of using the cordless,you can use it all summer long as well. Is it that thing? http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/electric-ice-drill-adapter-0788167p.html Have you ever tried a 8" Jiffy auger with ripper blades instead of the finbor?
misfish Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Is it that thing? http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/electric-ice-drill-adapter-0788167p.html Have you ever tried a 8" Jiffy auger with ripper blades instead of the finbor? Edited February 13, 2015 by Brian B
misfish Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Have you ever tried a 8" Jiffy auger with ripper blades instead of the finbor? No I have not. Im thinking this would be hard on the drill.
Basschaser77 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 My Friend burned out his Dewalt 18 volt drill last week turning his 6" Nils auger. After replacing the drill he plans on getting the Clam Ice Auger Conversion Kit. It is designed to take the stress through an industrial bearing and save the drill.
ch312 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 With the Clam mount it's exactly like using a gas auger with the thumb throttle and it's very easy to use and hold. Definitely worth the $80.
misfish Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) My Friend burned out his Dewalt 18 volt drill last week turning his 6" Nils auger. After replacing the drill he plans on getting the Clam Ice Auger Conversion Kit. It is designed to take the stress through an industrial bearing and save the drill. The adapter makes no difference to the drill. It just makes it easier to hold thats all. I still free hold my drill with the 8". Just tuck it in to my side and let it drill the hole. You can,t force these like you can a gas jobber. Let the blades cut on their own. Edited February 16, 2015 by Brian B
farsider Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Clam says it reduces the torque on the drill itself through the use of bearings in the adapter plate. FYI - Sail has it on sale for 15% off $80 right now. http://clamoutdoors.com/store/clam/augers/conversion-kit/ice-auger-conversion-kit-drill-plate.html Cheers, mark
misfish Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I can only comment on my personal use. I have had no problems with just free holding. Im in the process of kinda copying it. After all,it,s labeled patent pending.
bonessk01 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Located in Saskatchewan we are drilling through 30-40 inches on -20 days right now with 8 inch Ions Keep the batteries in a small cooler with a heat pack wouldn't go back to gas for anything the most holes Ive drilled has been 25 but there was still battery left I just got tired of drilling instead of fishing
misfish Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Located in Saskatchewan we are drilling through 30-40 inches on -20 days right now with 8 inch Ions Keep the batteries in a small cooler with a heat pack wouldn't go back to gas for anything the most holes Ive drilled has been 25 but there was still battery left I just got tired of drilling instead of fishing Right on. No need for smelly gas oil and pulling and pulling when it wont start. I like the fact,if my batteries die,I still have the handle to crank some holes if need be. The the ION have that option? And welcome to the board. Edited February 17, 2015 by Brian B
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