manitoubass2 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Lets see. 40 holes x 10" with still half battery life left = ? The drill would use more battery the deeper the holes are, more friction once the entire auger is in ice as apposed to 10". But yeah it probably still fairly good, I dont see why not? Edited January 8, 2017 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 How does a full day in cold affect the battery, Do you carry back up battery and/or can you easily convert back to manual by carrying top handle piece anyone running these with the older standard 18V Dewalt battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have the handle with me, JUST encase. Just undo the butterfly bolt, remove and put the handle on. I leave the second battery at home. Have yet to have a need for it. Like I said, I left the auger outside on Saturday. when I got home, put the battery on the charger. would not charge as it was still at full cap. I think Terry was using his dewalt with the 8". Not sure what he thought of it. I know the 6" was a piece of cake when I started with the dewalt 18. With the xrp battery packs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have the 18v dewalt and it worked fine on the 6" auger I changed to the 8" and it is unusable. Just too hard on it. So it's back to the 6 or my gas auger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have the handle with me, JUST encase. Just undo the butterfly bolt, remove and put the handle on. I leave the second battery at home. Have yet to have a need for it. Like I said, I left the auger outside on Saturday. when I got home, put the battery on the charger. would not charge as it was still at full cap. I think Terry was using his dewalt with the 8". Not sure what he thought of it. I know the 6" was a piece of cake when I started with the dewalt 18. With the xrp battery packs though. Better try it again. When my lithium ion batteries are left in the cold they won't charge either until they warm up. Same happens if they are too warm after use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 It sat in the truck for the ride home Dave, plus all the bars lit up. Thanks for the info though. I,ll remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 It sat in the truck for the ride home Dave, plus all the bars lit up. Thanks for the info though. I,ll remember that. Same thing happens with mine. Once in the house and I put on the charger after they warm up they start charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) If you are out on the ice all day and intend to drill lots of holes , would it help to remove the battery from the drill after use and keep it in something insulated and warm to keep it from discharging quicker from cold ? I was thinking maybe using one of those hot packs that you put in your mitts. Edited January 9, 2017 by jds63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 If you are out on the ice all day and intend to drill lots of holes , would it help to remove the battery from the drill after use and keep it in something insulated and warm to keep it from discharging quicker from cold ? I was thinking maybe using one of those hot packs that you put in your mitts. I guess that is a good idea. I could just bring the auger in my flip, as I took the 2nd seat out. I always have the heater on, so ya, that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I guess that is a good idea. I could just bring the auger in my flip, as I took the 2nd seat out. I always have the heater on, so ya, that works. You chucked Terry's seat out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 You chucked Terry's seat out? That will teach him for chucking his other one. I had to sit on a milk crate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 That will teach him for chucking his other one. I had to sit on a milk crate. Terry like waffle patterns! Have fun guys, Life is what you make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farsider Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I use my 18V Makita with my 8" Fin-Bor. I baby it to extend the batteries life. I bring a hot water bottle in a cooler bag just for my batteries. I take the battery off and put it back in the cooler bag after the holes are drilled. When drilling, I clear the shavings from the hole frequently as I drill. I had the drill and batteries already but, it will definitely be a consideration when I upgrade. Milwaukee has a 9.0Ah battery out now. Mine are still the 3.0 Ah ones. I bring my 3 batteries with me and I always bring the handle just-in-case. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyLinden Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hi I just got a K-Drill not the least expensive option but is very light weight and is specifically designed to be used with a cordless 1/2" drill. Been using it with an 18v Ryobi and 4amp lithium battery pack. So far not even thinking about ever using a gas powered auger again... Highly Recommended Bought mine at Radioworld Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Was looking at the K. How much $$$ if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 That K Drill looks pretty cool , but they don't mention the price on the website . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyLinden Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Here is a link for the K-Drill from Radioworld: https://www.radioworld.ca/kdrill-idrl08 Looks like it's up a bit in price (Cdn Dollar is killing us on US product) Here is the link for the K-Drill site: http://kdrillauger.com/8-inch-k-drill-ice-auger.html Hope that helps Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Here is a link for the K-Drill from Radioworld: https://www.radioworld.ca/kdrill-idrl08 Looks like it's up a bit in price (Cdn Dollar is killing us on US product) Here is the link for the K-Drill site: http://kdrillauger.com/8-inch-k-drill-ice-auger.html Hope that helps Randy Hell, I wont buy a nils for $255, Im sure in the hell aint paying that for the KD. LOL Thanks for responding though Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Same thing happens with mine. Once in the house and I put on the charger after they warm up they start charging. Well it,s been sitting since sunday. Threw it on. fully charged still. Just an update to our discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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