drill, cordless drill for ice

I can get 50 six inch holes on a standard Milwaukee compact 18 volt with the 5.0ah battery through about a foot of ice on a clam drill plate. My buddy and I tested it last year. We seldom take the gas auger out anymore. Having used it for a couple of seasons now with no ill effects I don't think the hammer drill or fuel versions are really required, but they can't hurt I suppose.

Also use Dewalt 18V NiCad hammer drill with Clam plate adapter for 3 years now and never had any problems with it.

I use it with a 6" auger so if I need a bigger hole (for whitefish or lakers for example) I just drill two holes side by side and cut the link with a chisel. Over time a bought 3 Dewalt replacement batteries (two years ago I was able to buy them for C$50 each) so depending on the thickness of ice I carry 2-3 batteries fully charged. in a 10-12" ice, depending on the outside temperature I can cut around 15-25 holes on one battery, but you have to keep them in a warm place like a thermo pouch or smth like that.

I've been using a Bosh DDS181 for two seasons now and it works great, looking forward to the third.
It has 600 inch pounds, and a ratcheting chuck so the auger has never come loose. The whole kit: drill, charger, batteries and carrying case is selling on amazon.ca for only $180 CDN. Heck of a deal.
I use a Basspro 6 inch auger that costs only about $50, and even better replacement blades are only $12. Keep the blades sharp and your drill will cut better and last longer.

https://www.amazon.ca/Bosch-DDS181-02-Lithi...ds=bosch+dds181

The beauty with the Milwaukee batteries is that they don't lose charge in cold weather. I used them at -30 last year and did not even keep the drill and batteries inside the hut...

Less weight is better need to change for new set up and get rid off gas auger

If it's this one I'm not sure why you would need a Clam plate.


https://www.blackrocktools.com/milwaukee-m1...0171126030126:s

If it's this one I'm not sure why you would need a Clam plate.


https://www.blackrocktools.com/milwaukee-m1...0171126030126:s

Yes Sir this is the one. Good deal on it as well.

I'm not saying that the Clam plate is an absolute must but it's nice to have. I heard that the handle can break... Plus the plate makes it feel like a gas auger lol. Really easy on the wrists.

Also with the plate you don't risk losing the auger.

did a lot of research and spent 250$ on a drill and 2 x 4ah batteries. I got a ryobi hammer drill with 600 in # of torque, and will be nusing drill setting, (NOT hammer or drive setting) and will keep it on low speed.

also I will use the 4ah batteries that I will keep warm. Now all I need is clam auger conversion kit with extension.

Ice here I come!!

It should work but with this drill and batteries, I recommend using a 6 inch auger.
The 8" and 10" is going to drain those batteries fast.

I myself just got the Milwaukee 9Ah battery (like I mentioned before you don't need to keep it warm as it's built to work in cold weather).

Tight lines,
Alex

It should work but with this drill and batteries, I recommend using a 6 inch auger.
The 8" and 10" is going to drain those batteries fast.

I myself just got the Milwaukee 9Ah battery (like I mentioned before you don't need to keep it warm as it's built to work in cold weather).

Tight lines,
Alex

a 9 aH battery...you trying to set a record on holes? thats seems like too much.

It should work but with this drill and batteries, I recommend using a 6 inch auger.
The 8" and 10" is going to drain those batteries fast.

I myself just got the Milwaukee 9Ah battery (like I mentioned before you don't need to keep it warm as it's built to work in cold weather).

Tight lines,
Alex

a 9 aH battery...you trying to set a record on holes? thats seems like too much.

Charge it only once for the season lool

i got the 9ah battery as well, looking forward to just carrying one battery for the entire day. I just leave the battery attached to the drill and leave it out all day, no issues with cold even at double digit minus temps.

I did 30 holes with my 4.0ah and my battery showed 1/3 left. I only bring the second one in case one malfunctions for some reason.