Reel Canadian Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Evening! I have an Eskimo Pistol bit 8” auger that I paired up with my Dewalt DCD777. With the battery packs that come with it are way to underpowered (20v 1,3ah), but when I put a 60v (10ah) battery, it works for up to 20 holes. However, after 5 holes, the drill will start smoking. After a 5 minute break, it’s good to use again. I’m just worried that I’ll blow the drill. Does anybody know why it dies this/any suggestions as to what to do (new drill, batteries, etc) Thanks! Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 The motor is working too hard and you are burning the motor out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Canadian Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thank you Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Milwaukee fuel brushless. That is your drill for this application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Yeah the dewalt compacts won't hold up to an 8 inch. My buddy has their heavy duty contractor grade and it spins an 8 inch ok. I too would recommend the Milwaukee Fuel brushless hammer drill. Mine blasts through ice with an 8 inch bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuba2007 Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 I have the same drill. Did the same thing. Next trip out, I went down about 5 inches, then pulled the snow out, then drilled again. Repeat until you're through. Did three holes with no issues, no smoke, no smell. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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