11-03-2018, 04:27 PM
Just my opinion, but I have been running an Milwaukee M18 Fuel drill with the kdrill set up for years with absolutely no issues cutting through thick ice. The thickest ice I have drilled through has been at Strawberry at 22”. Although my auger is only 6”, I believe it would be just as easy with the 8” as well. As a plus with the kdrill, overlapping holes is what that auger is designed to do.
Prior to this set up, I had the Nils 8” set up with the Milwaukee drill. Great auger set up as well, however due to the shaving blade set up, it made overlapping holes a little more difficult with the blades catching. I like chasing the Macs through the ice at the Gorge, so overlapping is a must.
I think either set up is awesome for most applications. The battery power on the drill is the key.
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Prior to this set up, I had the Nils 8” set up with the Milwaukee drill. Great auger set up as well, however due to the shaving blade set up, it made overlapping holes a little more difficult with the blades catching. I like chasing the Macs through the ice at the Gorge, so overlapping is a must.
I think either set up is awesome for most applications. The battery power on the drill is the key.
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