56-Volt Brush-less Ice Auger with the 56V interchangeable batteries would be excellent. Any thoughts? Power and run time would be great.
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Blue Angel, Champion
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Ego could probably add an ice auger attachment to the Multi-Tool line-up. If needed, it could be gear driven (reduced) to increase the torque required. Or there is this universal setup to adapt a drill:
https://smile.amazon.com/Clam-9935-4567-0792-Drill-Conversion/dp/B014JWLDD2/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&...
Actually looks like somebody already beat Ego to the game with a 40V offering:
https://smile.amazon.com/19150-amp-hour-Electric-8-Inch-Reverse/dp/B00LDYHO3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&...
3A and 5A, so 120W and 200W batteries.
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Already did this (a)TE, but now I have yet another set of batteries, chargers, etc. I am officially 2 stroke free which was my goal. If this is developed, make sure it has 1200lbs of torque.You only need to develop the powerhead....... there are a ton of auger attachments already available.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Ice Auger please.
Anyone else want to see this as an EGO product?
Anyone else want to see this as an EGO product?
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I'm looking to buy an electric auger soon but I already have 2 ego batteries and a charger with no tool
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Do it EGO do it EGO
Yes, I want one.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Ice drill like the ION for ice fishing.
come out with an electric ice auger that is under $400
come out with an electric ice auger that is under $400
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e able to make just an ice auger power head for under $200, tool only, we have the batteries.
e able to make just an ice auger power head for under $200, tool only, we have the batteries.
Blue Angel, Champion
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Make it $250 and put in a 2-speed gearbox so it can double as a post hole digger. SOLD!!! :-)
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Yes. I have a gas one. Besides my generator, it's the only gas tool I own. I dislike it alot. It's on my build list, but wife says "work on the house"I!
Blue Angel, Champion
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Talk her into a fence of some sort and BAM, you got permission to tinker! LOL!
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Given that the batteries don't do well when stored in the cold...I've often wondered the practicality of a battery powered auger on the lake. I suppose it's doable if you have a heated ice fishing house with generator. I know some of EGO's competition makes them...but has anyone had real world experience with them?
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So the fish won't stick in the skillet? LOL
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Blue Angel. Vegetable oil would not adhere long enough to do the lubricating required like regular motor oil.
Blue Angel, Champion
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Water is a lubricant, too. If forces on the chain are low and speed is high, water will prevent a lot of wear. Heck, even if it wears a little, who cares? Just keep that chain and bar specifically for cutting holes in ice, then go back to your nasty oily chain when it comes time to dice up some tree carcass. :-)
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Blue Angel, yes the idea is to cool the bar and chain to minimize friction. Give it a good degreasing before hand and retreat with bar and chain oil afterwards. But, I bet ice will wear a chain right smart. However, chains are cheap in comparison to owning another tool for one purpose.
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Three years ago I drove across Lake Winnebago Wisconsin. It was winter of course and the ice was about 12" thick. Several of the ice fisherman (sturgeon) used battery-powered augers. Doable.
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Timothy, don't think the power head would generate the RPMs necessary for your purpose. They would have to develop a more powrrful motor and battery. Limited market and would be pricey.
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And one should rotate counterclockwise. To keep from twisting us into salt water Taffy.
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YES!!!
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Do you have some diy plans for that drill?
Blue Angel, Champion
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We’ Building a house and a well needs to be drilled. Might need a handle extension to keep’er steady!
Awesome idea, good way to keep your chainsaw battery working!
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Blue Angel, Champion
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OK, so reading through the comments and getting ready to offer some thoughts I realized I know absolutely NOTHING about drilling holes in ice. I've never done it, nor have I ever watched it being done. So I went on YouTube and started typing "ice auger" and a suggested search was "ice auger drill attachment". Drill attachment? Well, I had to check it out and found this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JoA2rn-L3M
So now that I'm an expert on drilling holes in ice (LOL), I can confidently say that Ego FOR SURE could make an 8" ice auger attachment for their existing Powerhead system that would rock holes in frozen lakes all day long!
If that guy can buy a $100 18V cordless drill kit from Menards and spin twenty two 6" holes through 19" of ice on ONE of the two included (probably 1.5Ah) battery packs in about five minutes, well, the 2000W Powerhead with a 5Ah battery would literally blow people's socks off. It would just need a planetary gear reducer for appropriate speed reduction/torque multiplication and a nice long handle sticking out to one side so your non trigger hand could counter the torque.
There you go, Ego, another legit idea for a Powerhead attachment! :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JoA2rn-L3M
So now that I'm an expert on drilling holes in ice (LOL), I can confidently say that Ego FOR SURE could make an 8" ice auger attachment for their existing Powerhead system that would rock holes in frozen lakes all day long!
If that guy can buy a $100 18V cordless drill kit from Menards and spin twenty two 6" holes through 19" of ice on ONE of the two included (probably 1.5Ah) battery packs in about five minutes, well, the 2000W Powerhead with a 5Ah battery would literally blow people's socks off. It would just need a planetary gear reducer for appropriate speed reduction/torque multiplication and a nice long handle sticking out to one side so your non trigger hand could counter the torque.
There you go, Ego, another legit idea for a Powerhead attachment! :-)
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Everything you said adds up for ice fishing. Plus this would be a tool I could use elsewhere.
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Using an ice auger for anything but angering ice would make it incapable for ice augering.
szwoopp, Champion
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Couldn't it be a post hole digger ? Just change the "drill bit"
Blue Angel, Champion
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With a high enough gear ratio (slow enough speed) I’m sure it could work. And a clutch to disengage when hitting rocks.
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Why, oh why, are so many people with zero experience with ice augers posting in a thread about ice augers?
Blue Angel, Champion
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Good question. However, by researching it a little I now know something about ice augers, which is better than nothing. And you have to admit, drilling a hole in ice isn't exactly rocket surgery. ;-)
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John, in case you haven't noticed, this forum is about EGO and not ice augers. Contributors here have a common interest in sharing ideas in helping others. You asked and we're trying to help plus we are trying to learn.
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And having some fun along the way.
Also, if we know more about a subject than others here, we generally try and impart some knowledge.
Also, if we know more about a subject than others here, we generally try and impart some knowledge.
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If someone would rather watch a movie than read a book...I highly recommend Grumpy Old Men to see some ice fishing in action. Just be sure to check the back seat from time to time.
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Now hang on BA. Alot depends on ice hardness, blade velocity, pressure applied, lunar phase, angle of drill, operator height and weight and so much more.
Don't sell this brain science short.
Don't sell this brain science short.
