Looking to upgrade to a electric ice auger, brand and size auger?

[Allen Gamble]

I'll be going with a K-drill once the ice is too thick for my hand auger. Ion is respectable, but I like the idea of having a nice Milwaukee drill to use around the house for projects whereas an ION will be useless to me all summer long.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

I thought I read somewhere last season that the clam plate with gear box for more for the clam and SM bits? Again, I used both ways (plate vs side handle) and I sold the plate shortly after. Save the money and buy another 5amp battery

 

[Chas'n Tail]

I just picked up a 8" K-drill with a milwaukee drill. Kinda chomping at the bit right now to get out on the ice to try it out. So i'm hearing mixed reviews on the Clam-Plate on whether or not it's necessary. Guess i'll try the setup as is right now with the second handle installed on the milwaukee and if i don't like it get the clam plate then.

 

[Kickemup]

I believe my model Milwaukee it the 2704. The clam plate is direct drive you do not want the gearbox with a kdrill they are made to run at the drills full rpm on the 1 setting.

 

[lunkerslayer]

www.nodakangler.com/forums/showthread.php?3962-New-Clam-Auger-Plate&highlight=Clam+plate

Our very own mushky crazy person was the first to put up a thread topic on the clam plate.
I would to buy the clam plate just for the extra stability of having both hands on each side of that auger. Also Mora, finbore, nils and lazer makes some real nice augers to connect to that clam plate.

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the clam plate is good to have so that newbs who are used to gas can go at it like it’s a gasser

Guy is the motor sounds optional when running the clam plate or is it a must to make the motor sounds when running the clam plate to get full gasser experience . Which do you prefer?

 

[guywhofishes]

no motor sounds - you pretend you're watching a video of a gasser on mute

 

[lunkerslayer]

no motor sounds - you pretend you're watching a video of a gasser on mute

Lol

 

[guywhofishes]

I bought the Milwaukee 1200 in-lb model with hammer function so I can have a hammer drill for masonry around the house too

turns out that with that much torque it's a pleasure to put giant 4, 5, 6 inch construction screws in too (T25) - with NO HAMMERING like the driver tool would need to do for a full minute or so

so nice to have quiet when driving monster screws in - no sound other than squawking wood - ha ha

what a technological marvel

 

[snow]

Ion....nuff said....one charge is good for a couple dozen holes in 20"s of ice,but thats in central Mn of clear ice,no sand or grit here like north dakota.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

www.nodakangler.com/forums/showthread.php?3962-New-Clam-Auger-Plate&highlight=Clam+plate

Our very own mushky crazy person was the first to put up a thread topic on the clam plate.
I would to buy the clam plate just for the extra stability of having both hands on each side of that auger. Also Mora, finbore, nils and lazer makes some real nice augers to connect to that clam plate.

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Guy is the motor sounds optional when running the clam plate or is it a must to make the motor sounds when running the clam plate to get full gasser experience . Which do you prefer?

That is the one I was thinking of with a bearing and setup so you don't need to remove the chuck. Gear box comment was wrong

 

[hardwaterdriller]

Anyone just have a Kdrill and use a corded drill connected to a generator while in an ice castle?

 

[BBQBluesMan]

I like my ION but have to admit I've not tried the K-drill. Looked at them and when I need a new one I will definitely look at both before buying. When I bought the ION, K-drill was pretty new.

I do know that my 8-inch is big enough. Haven't used a 6-inch in more than 30 years but do know when that was about all that was available everybody got along just fine with a 6-inch hole in the ice. You might have to move the fish around a little but a 20-lb northern will fit through a 6-inch hole. If you are going to fish with young kids around I'd advise that you stay away from 10-inch. Invariably when there are 10-inch holes in the area, some kid is going to end up with a boot full of water.

I respectfully disagree that a 6 inch hole is big enough for a 20+ pound pike. The circumference of a 6 inch hole is around 18 inches. Also have to account for the hole shrinking a bit in colder weather. Could it work, maybe. But if I am targeting pike there's no way im using anything smaller than an 8 inch hole.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

www.nodakangler.com/forums/showthread.php?3962-New-Clam-Auger-Plate&highlight=Clam+plate

Our very own mushky crazy person was the first to put up a thread topic on the clam plate.
I would to buy the clam plate just for the extra stability of having both hands on each side of that auger. Also Mora, finbore, nils and lazer makes some real nice augers to connect to that clam plate.

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Guy is the motor sounds optional when running the clam plate or is it a must to make the motor sounds when running the clam plate to get full gasser experience . Which do you prefer?

I will say it a 3rd time. What's the difference between 2 hands on the plate VS 2 hands on the drill (side handle installed)? Please tell.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I will say it a 3rd time. What's the difference between 2 hands on the plate VS 2 hands on the drill (side handle installed)? Please tell.

With enough buffoonery one could snap(or bend) that drill shaft with some side to side torque. The plate removes the side pressure from the drill shaft as well.

 

[Bfishn]

Ion....nuff said....one charge is good for a couple dozen holes in 20"s of ice,but thats in central Mn of clear ice,no sand or grit here like north dakota.

This is the reason i would go k-drill in ND. I don't think the smooth shaver ion blades hold up too well on dirty ice, The k-drill is supposed to be fine in grit.

 

[eseamands]

With enough buffoonery one could snap(or bend) that drill shaft with some side to side torque. The plate removes the side pressure from the drill shaft as well.

Was ice fishing last year with two friends. One wanted to try my K-drill and something like that happened. He got a bit hung up in the ice, due to not just holding on the trigger and tried to put it in reverse. The side handle got away from him, spun back and cracked him in the thigh very sharply. Giving him a very bad bruise (both on his leg and with his ego) and ended up breaking the pot metal where the side handle attaches. Had to send it in to get fixed.

 

[Fisherman25]

They’re both great drills. I prefer the k drill because it’s easy to overlap holes which is nice for making spear holes, minnow trap holes etc. Also, the k drill chuck, extension etc fits all strike master so I can run it with my Honda power head if I want as well.

 

[deleted member]

I wrecked my elbow and the mottled metal piece on the drill the handle clamps on to while using a Milwaukee and k-drill set up. It's a lot of torque when that drill bit grabs the ice. I bought a plate last year and never used it. I will be using the plate this year. I suspect the few extra pounds will be worth the saved strain on my elbow, my wrist and the drill.

 

[Fishmission]

I’ve never used mine without the plate in the two years I’ve owned it. Now that we’re hearing ouch stories, I don’t want to try it without. A lot of torque involved

 

[Stan's Dad]

I wrecked my elbow and the mottled metal piece on the drill the handle clamps on to while using a Milwaukee and k-drill set up. It's a lot of torque when that drill bit grabs the ice. I bought a plate last year and never used it. I will be using the plate this year. I suspect the few extra pounds will be worth the saved strain on my elbow, my wrist and the drill.

you have to be doing something wrong. It is easier than drilling with a gasser