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Homemade Power Auger - Springbuck1 - 01-05-2021
Just watched a video about a DIY electric auger made with a cheap winch motor. It strikes me that that wouldn't be hard at all to do. Maybe even with a starter motor from a small car.
Any ideas? The one snag to me seems that small 12V batteries may not hold the amp-hours needed to push a motor for very long, meaning good for only a couple of holes.
RE: Homemade Power Auger - JArner - 01-05-2021
I don't see why it wouldn't work. If you have the parts already and the time to build it, it could work out less than investing in a drill and auger bit.
If you can get some gear reduction going for less amp draw, then your 12v battery will last a bit longer.
RE: Homemade Power Auger - Springbuck1 - 01-05-2021
One advantage I have is I already own a defunct gas auger with a gearbox. I considered using an engine from one of my bigger old chainsaws, but I don't want to buy a new engine for it.