K-Drill

[gonefshn]

Most of the Devils Lake fisherman I know are switching to or at least getting a K-Drill for most of their fishing. Small, lightweight, and easily lays in the back seat. With most fisherman fishing out of their trucks and newer trucks having power converters built in keeping batteries charged isn't a problem as they bring their charging pack with. Those going on sleds say they just put the battery packs in an inside pocket of their coats to keep them warm and that helps them get a lot more holes. I know I'll be selling a couple of my older augers I never use anymore and be adding one.

 

[Downrigger]

How many holes do you get out of a single drill charge?

 

[espringers]

what is the comparable dewalt and why do they recommend the M-fuel over the dewalt? thanks.

 

[FishReaper]

what is the comparable dewalt and why do they recommend the M-fuel over the dewalt? thanks.

Fairly sure its steel gears and clutch as compared to the plastic

 

[guywhofishes]

what is the comparable dewalt and why do they recommend the M-fuel over the dewalt? thanks.

snicker... comparable DeWalt. good one.

 

[Enslow]

The cool thing is that you can get a k drill that will work on a cordless drill and on a gas auger. That way you have options.

 

[3Roosters]

what is the comparable dewalt and why do they recommend the M-fuel over the dewalt? thanks.

Milwaukee is recommended because I guess they are the only brand with the all metal chuck and their batteries are longer lasting in colder weather. I do see on kdrill website they are recommending a certain dewalt and Makita as well, that must be new as it used to be just Milwaukee.

 

[Kickemup]

I'm using a 8in kdrill with a Milwaukee fuel now. I'll be putting it on a clam auger plate when my adapter gets here.

 

[espringers]

why would you use a k-drill, M-fuel and an adapter plate at the same time? serious question. what are the benefits?

 

[Fishmission]

Benefits are a stable platform to hold onto. It feels like running a traditional auger while not using a finger to continually press a drill trigger, and keeps your drill up off the ice slush when it is laid down

 

[Kickemup]

Benefits are a stable platform to hold onto. It feels like running a traditional auger while not using a finger to continually press a drill trigger, and keeps your drill up off the ice slush when it is laid down

This and it also helps keep some of torque off the drill.

 

[Enslow]

How many holes do you get out of a single drill charge?

Thats depends entirely on ice thickness because of the way it is.

 

[guywhofishes]

The cool thing is that you can get a k drill that will work on a cordless drill and on a gas auger. That way you have options.

is my honda powerhead compatible - or rotates wrong way?

 

[Fishmission]

I was getting around 18- twenty inch holes per charge last winter. 25 inches I was down to about thirteen holes. That's with 8 inch blade. When the ice was 6 to 8 inches thick I was getting about 40+, That's all with the 5.0 Battery

 

[Enslow]

is my honda powerhead compatible - or rotates wrong way?

That would work great. Jiffys turn the wrong way.

 

[Bfishn]

is my honda powerhead compatible - or rotates wrong way?

The Honda might not spin fast enough. The Honda doesn't work very well with the chipper attachment for the same reason.

 

[Mocha]

why would you use a k-drill, M-fuel and an adapter plate at the same time? serious question. what are the benefits?

Im in your park on this one. I see no need for the Clam plate but to each their own. The Milwaukee 18fuel with the side handle is very stable and no additional weight. IMHO

 

[Enslow]

The clam plate makes no sense to me either but then again i havent actually tried it.

 

[3Roosters]

This and it also helps keep some of torque off the drill.

I agree with this. I bought the clam plate mid season last year. I believe I made a good decision. I don't necessarily think it is a must have though.

 

[Fishmission]

after running it both ways I would not go back to running without plate. Plus I just like accessories. One can't have too many