Newby but lurker since April of 2017

[parttimr]

Hi guys. Been lurking for a bit now and finally decided to post a question since theres a lot of experience and helpful folks on here. Finally decided to try the ice fishing gig and bought a good bit of gear and decided to go with the k-drill. My question for those of you who use the drill application does it matter what setting the numbered collar is set on usually for torque? I know it's supposed to be in drill mode and the switch in the 1 position but have not seen anything on the collar setting. TIA for any help.

 

[guywhofishes]

In drill mode the collar should lock itself... i.e. 100%

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i.e. the collar has no function in drill mode

and yes, speed 1 is correct

I tried speed 2 once - that was exciting

 

[Chas'n Tail]

Yep, 100%. Also, consider a clam plate. Learned the hard way last year that a foot of ice or less is no problem for a k drill. 4 feet of ice in march is also extremely doable, but my right wrist took a serious beating and still hasn't fully recovered. Honestly thought I broke it 2 different times. Clam plate takes that danger factor out of the equation.

 

[LBrandt]

In drill mode the collar should lock itself... i.e. 100%

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i.e. the collar has no function in drill mode

and yes, speed 1 is correct

I tried speed 2 once - that was exciting

Thought you were going to waltz but ended up doing a Russian folk dance????? welcome to the litter there newbe. There is always a nip to go around.

 

[guywhofishes]

Kentucky Windage has monster wrists capable of dealing with extreme torque. But pussies like Ahab and myself appreciate the dual long moment arms that the physics of a Clam Plate provide for safety/comfort.

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also - I have no idea what LBrandt is saying. ha ha ha

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oh - he’s addressing you/me together

 

[LBrandt]

kentucky windage has monster wrists capable of dealing with extreme torque. But pussies like ahab and myself appreciate the dual long moment arms that the physics of a clam plate provide for safety/comfort.

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also - i have no idea what lbrandt is saying. Ha ha ha

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oh - he’s addressing you/me together

gotch yeah

 

[parttimr]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. Gonna give it a go tomorrow and I agree the clamplate looks like my next investment.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Kentucky Windage has monster wrists capable of dealing with extreme torque. But pussies like Ahab and myself appreciate the dual long moment arms that the physics of a Clam Plate provide for safety/comfort.

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also - I have no idea what LBrandt is saying. ha ha ha

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oh - he’s addressing you/me together

It’s good to know we’re on the same page.

 

[ndfinfan]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. Gonna give it a go tomorrow and I agree the clamplate looks like my next investment.

B...on Sunday you'll have to cut a hole or two with my SM 40V just for comparison.

 

[KDM]

Greetings Newbie!!!

 

[Vollmer]

Welcome