03-08-2003, 05:41 AM
Here's one more thing to keep in mind. Is your auger a brace and bit style (top handle in line with the auger shaft), or is it offset? I've watched more that one newby spin both handles on the brace and bit style, and some have held an offset type like the brace and bit. Watch the shaft, and make sure it is straight up and down, and not wobbling around while you are drilling. It's not that big of a deal on a few inches of ice, but it gets really tough to get through a foot or more.
If all else fails, get some new blades. Nobody can get the exact edge on those things like the guys that make them. You can save your old blades to send to the manufacturer. They used to charge about 5 to 6 bucks a pair.
Good luck.
Fishrmn
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If all else fails, get some new blades. Nobody can get the exact edge on those things like the guys that make them. You can save your old blades to send to the manufacturer. They used to charge about 5 to 6 bucks a pair.
Good luck.
Fishrmn
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