Ion auger, what a piece of sh!t!

[guywhofishes]

The blade depth is also adjustable. Doesn’t state anything about that depth.
Why did they make any of it adjustable anyway?

I just aligned everything as pictured using a side view as shown.

Top of the tip should be flush with bottom of the blades - and centered side-to-side based on the top edge of the tip.

I suspect perfect alignment isn't critical since these chew they're way through instead of shave.

I made sure the two blades were on the same plane (using a straight edge before installing the point) - then installed the point.

 

[Sluggo]

I just aligned everything as pictured using a side view as shown.

Top of the tip should be flush with bottom of the blades - and centered side-to-side based on the top edge of the tip.

I suspect perfect alignment isn't critical since these chew they're way through instead of shave.

I made sure the two blades were on the same plane (using a straight edge before installing the point) - then installed the point.

Thanks for the explanation. If perfection is not required of me, which is always my hope, I should be in business.

 

[Davey Crockett]

Was it the Gator that had plastic gears ? I remember someone here , @Lunk was it you ? Someone had one of the first ones and the plastic gears failed. Iv'e saw some reasonable IONs for sale but shied away because I didn't know. I might snag one if the gears and rest of it are dependable.

 

[wslayer]

I just aligned everything as pictured using a side view as shown.

Top of the tip should be flush with bottom of the blades - and centered side-to-side based on the top edge of the tip.

I suspect perfect alignment isn't critical since these chew they're way through instead of shave.

I made sure the two blades were on the same plane (using a straight edge before installing the point) - then installed the point.

That's about what I did when I replaced mine, but sure didn't cut like it did when it was new. Maybe poor pitch on the blades. I am gonna swap them out with the other new set I got. Shouldn't have to bear down on it with most of your weight to cut.

 

[Joseph Noah]

So hear how great the Ion augers are, so I want one. Dad bought one a little over a year ago no real problems. Did find out the blades don't like dirty ice, no big deal I'll keep my Jiffy for the big lake. Well I bought an Ion thinking I have a great auger for panfish on smaller lakes. I can't get more then 10 to 15 holes out of the blades. This thing is junk, blades run 40 a set. This must be why they changed the flighting. Not happy with Ion and it ruined its second weekend chasing bluegills. Jiffy gets fresh fuel tomorrow as I can't afford anymore blades for that green piece of sh!t!

Anyone else having issues with blades?

No issues with the one I purchased probably drilled 200 holes going on 3 year and battery stayed charged all season long very happy with mine

 

[Kentucky Windage]

2804 Milwaukee with a side handle and a Kdrill= unstoppable. Period.

 

[wslayer]

That's about what I did when I replaced mine, but sure didn't cut like it did when it was new. Maybe poor pitch on the blades. I am gonna swap them out with the other new set I got. Shouldn't have to bear down on it with most of your weight to cut.

I did replace my K drill blades after very little use. ( tried repositioning them a couple times).This set of blades cuts like a beast.
2 sets sent in for sharpening ( very slow return, going on 4 weeks I think )

I did use my Ion yesterday just for shits and giggles. Cuts nice but wow, for slow compared to Kdrill

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I did replace my K drill blades after very little use. ( tried repositioning them a couple times).This set of blades cuts like a beast.
2 sets sent in for sharpening ( very slow return, going on 4 weeks I think )

I did use my Ion yesterday just for shits and giggles. Cuts nice but wow, for slow compared to Kdrill

I've never sent mine in for sharpening and picked up a spare set finally this year but have not swapped them out. Is it worth sending them in to get sharpened or just spend the $50 for a new set?

 

[870XPRS]

I've never sent mine in for sharpening and picked up a spare set finally this year but have not swapped them out. Is it worth sending them in to get sharpened or just spend the $50 for a new set?

The blades I had resharpened were good as new. Also, a very quick turnaround, but I didn't send them in the middle of winter/ice fishing season like wslayer did.

 

[wslayer]

I've never sent mine in for sharpening and picked up a spare set finally this year but have not swapped them out. Is it worth sending them in to get sharpened or just spend the $50 for a new set?

I found some on sale at the end of last season so bought 2 more sets. If it takes this long to get back, glad I got the extras. May just send them in right away when dull instead of waiting for a couple pairs to send next time.

 

[Allen Gamble]

I picked up an Eskimo E40 on sale and took it to Canada for our Winnipeg trip. I expected it to perform well right out of the box, but it blew me away. Got damn near 20 holes on each battery thru 38" of ice in well below zero temperatures.

 

[Davey Crockett]

I'd try sharpening a set, It can't be that hard . I touch up my jiffy with a file before it gets dull and it always cuts good.

 

[Lycanthrope]

curved blades are hard to sharpen, not sure what the ion are, by my strikemaster with curved blades worked great, until it quit cutting. My 8" chipper blade is easy to sharpen and works even when dull... Curved blades are a scam IMO to keep people buying new blades endlessly. Kinda like ink in inkjet printers...