Electric ice auger

[Jiffy10]

" It is what it is "

says it all... an 18 volt is the min. you need to drill an 8" hole.
I also made a few of the adapters just for fun and I always take
a drill and my old hand auger. My Jiffy has never let me down but
I like a back up plan. So just for giggles I drilled a few holes to
see what it was like. NOT BAD !! I drilled 2 holes in about 12"
of ice. Not the fastest but MUCH BETTER THAN HAND DRILLING !!
I have an extra battery also so I guess it would suite some but not
all situations.

my suggestion is that if you like to move around and try diff spots
this isnt the set up for you. If your simply want to join the crowd
and have some fun... Go to Canadian Tire on 178th in Edmt.
They have the adapters. Drill a few holes and Have some fun .

IF you havent already got one... GET ONE....
It could save your sanity for that one day when
Your Gas Auger wont start !!


Jiffy 10 out....

[nicemustang]

Originally Posted by kostianych

tried 18V RIDGID with 6" auger on Spray in January 2010.....
last only 6 feet of ice @-18C (2 holes).....

Either you need new blades or your battery isn't good. Also, depends on torque rating of the rigid.

[the local angler]

i also bought the bass pro adaptor for around $35 and went out and bought a 18v drill with the side handle and according to the specs its 250for torque and first time using it was trying to punch through about a foot of ice about a month ago. the first two inches were easy and no problem but once it got to about the 4 to 5 inch mark it struggled and kept cutting like a quarter turn at a time even though i have been clearing the slush from the hole. not even one hole was cut and so i finished the holes by hand and threw the drill set up in the vehicle. i was disappointed.it was about -12 out.

[nicemustang]

Originally Posted by the local angler

i also bought the bass pro adaptor for around $35 and went out and bought a 18v drill with the side handle and according to the specs its 250for torque and first time using it was trying to punch through about a foot of ice about a month ago. the first two inches were easy and no problem but once it got to about the 4 to 5 inch mark it struggled and kept cutting like a quarter turn at a time even though i have been clearing the slush from the hole. not even one hole was cut and so i finished the holes by hand and threw the drill set up in the vehicle. i was disappointed.it was about -12 out.

Yup, too bad. Torque rating isn't high enough. I'm in the same boat. Have to wait to find a deal on a better drill.

[camshaft]

Once again people seem to think they can just go out and buy any 18v drill and drill holes with ease. There is a reason people recommend a "36 volt" commercial drill for this purpose (well for an 8" bit anyways)

Spend the money on proper equipment and you will be able to actually drill more than a couple holes in anything thicker than 18" of ice.

[the local angler]

36v really?? every one i talked to at the fishing stores told me 18v instead of anything lower then that, thats why i picked up an 18v. hmm interesting.

[New Hunter Okotoks]

I used an adapter with a Hitachi 18V with an 8" auger. I would only get maybe 2 holes/battery in 20" ice. I think they are made for 6" augers and not much ice. I purchased a gas auger shortly after trying the drill/adapter.

How much does a 36V drill cost anyways? For that money, a person may as well buy a gas auger.

[camshaft]

Im not saying that you "need" a 36v bosch drill.....but how long will your 18v last? The brushes will be burnt up in no time and the drill will be toast.

I agree that you can get by with a 6in bit and a "decent" high torque 18v drill...but if u plan on using this setup for hundreds of holes, or plan on ever using a 8" bit, spend the money right the 1st time on proper equipment.

[Ken07AOVette]

What about soldering a set of wires directly into a cordless 12V drill, with alligator clamps to attach to your vehicle battery? I have done it before, just not with that purpose in mind.

[canso1967]

i bought the lectric jiffy as they call it and it drill 5 holes then its dead drills well but 5 holes not nearly enough!!

[Ken07AOVette]

I wonder what my 1/2 inch snap on 18v impact would do?

Might have to try it, but a gas auger is cheaper lol

[Geezle]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

I wonder what my 1/2 inch snap on 18v impact would do?

Might have to try it, but a gas auger is cheaper lol

I wonder if the impacting would help out, or if it would possibly damage your blades?

[Badback]

This is my 4th year of using my DeWalt 18V drill with a 6 inch auger...I get 10 - 13 holes per battery in ice 15 – 20 inches thick…The plug-in power inverter is in my car for charging the batteries when needed…Two important things when using a cordless with a auger; new blades each year and take the auger handle with you all the time…

[GEO.]

I have a Jiffy auger with an 8" leg that cuts threw the ice like snot.Also,I elimnated the bolt that holds the leg onto auger and replaced it with a spring pin,so it only takes a sec. to take the leg on or off.Though the set is a bit heavy,the cerrated blades last for years befor thay get dull. Also,I only mix enough gas to fill a 1 L. bottle.That way,I don't have to pack gas & oil with me.

[doublehaul]

http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/...t=IMG_0494.mp4

here is my 6 inch auger with 18V Dewalt XRP at gull lake december
I drilled about 8-10 holes on one battery