misfish Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 I the local big stores are getting thier christmas stuff out already ( hell-O-ween has not been here and gone yet ) Anyone seeing this adaptor anywhere? I asked Cabelas if they were bringing them in, I get ah dont know. My gawd.
Gnote Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Ill be hitting cabelas this week or next ill let you know if i see it brian
misfish Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Posted October 6, 2015 That's for me to know and you to find out. It would seem my thoughts and theory are off. The bearing that holds the drill, allows for little to no torque. Hugging the drill in tight to the body works, but not the best. Im talking for the 8" auger here. Talking to another person that has the set up, they never had a problem the last two years. Will also help with the arthritis in my hands and wrists.
SirCranksalot Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 My drill adapter doesn't work too well either. With a 6" auger and a sharp blade I find it's not worth the effort. I drill maybe 4-6 holes per trip.
Steelheadphycho Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 I think you've got the ability to build one! You made those sweet adapters to attach the auger to the drill. Git tah fabricating!!
farsider Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 I think you've got the ability to build one! You made those sweet adapters to attach the auger to the drill. Git tah fabricating!! This is why Brian is asking. He said the version he already built is not working out the way he had hoped. Seems the Clam version maybe has more to it than he first thought. Cheers, Mark
Big Cliff Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 I have one of Brian's adaptors for the 6" auger and it is FANTASTIC! (Thank you Pikeslayer) I use a 20V DeWalt drill on it and can drill 8-9 holes through 30" of ice on one battery. Now there is a lot of potential torque but I have found that if you let the auger do the work, don't push it into the ice, and clear the chips out often it works VERY well.
misfish Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) The six runs no sweat drill holes all day. It,s the 8 that is causing some issues. Yes I can drill 8,s all day as well, but it takes it,s toll on the drill. I wouldn't of believed it, but it does as I have the drill to prove it. Thank goodness for warranty. Edited October 6, 2015 by Brian B
Fisherman Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 Brian, don't know if you've seen this contraption, might give you some ideas. http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=297573.0
misfish Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Posted October 6, 2015 Brian, don't know if you've seen this contraption, might give you some ideas. http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=297573.0 I seen that Enrich. Just a bit to mid evil time.LOL
Terry Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 you dont need to use bike parts, machine gears would do a better job
misfish Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Posted October 6, 2015 you dont need to use bike parts, machine gears would do a better job A guy that knows me too well. LOL
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