02-11-2023, 06:19 PM
Most of the new augers are designed to be paired with a 1/2" drill, impact drivers are only 1/4" chuck and have no side handle, plus if the auger would get stuck a impact will hammer the auger in this case and might be a tough to hold onto with one hand, therefore the need for the side handle. I debated on buying a new drill since I already had a 1/2" DeWalt, but no side handle nor a place to put one on it, I looked at auger options with handles on them, but most had bad reviews of not having bearings and only working for a few trips and then seizing up, I believe that some do have a bearing, but just didn't want to buy something that would not last, so I spent the money on a new 1/2" drill with a handle and a strike master lite flite auger, haven't had a chance to use it yet, but lots of great reviews and I love the weight it saves, the whole setup is 12#. Hope this helps.