I'm on my third year with my Strikemaster 24 Volt. I bought the 6 inch because I already had the 8 inch lite flite I used with my cordless drill for a couple years. When the 6 inch went on clearance at the end of the year, I couldn't turn down the price! Although not as fast as when I was using it with my drill mounted on a Clam Plate, it is nice knowing I have a drill that's designed to cut holes and that I'm not wearing out my cordless drill anymore.
I have an early version electric auger and it's pretty clunky/heavy. This unit is pretty tempting as it's a long drag to some of my spots and I don't have and atv or snow machine. Wish I'd seen this before Christmas, eh?
I just got one! Unfortunately even after the battery was full and only 5” Ice it kept cutting out on me , taking it back to get a new one , maybe it’s defective!?
It does have a high torque cut out. I know you don't want to push down on them too much. You want to let the blades do the work. But yours may be defective.
I'm on my third year with my Strikemaster 24 Volt. I bought the 6 inch because I already had the 8 inch lite flite I used with my cordless drill for a couple years. When the 6 inch went on clearance at the end of the year, I couldn't turn down the price! Although not as fast as when I was using it with my drill mounted on a Clam Plate, it is nice knowing I have a drill that's designed to cut holes and that I'm not wearing out my cordless drill anymore.
Sounds like you've got a good set-up there!
I have an early version electric auger and it's pretty clunky/heavy. This unit is pretty tempting as it's a long drag to some of my spots and I don't have and atv or snow machine. Wish I'd seen this before Christmas, eh?
I really do love this auger!
1st. gen. StrikeMaster electric augers used the same type of 12v battery that a Vexilar uses. Probably 2005 or so.
Noted, good add in.
I just got one! Unfortunately even after the battery was full and only 5” Ice it kept cutting out on me , taking it back to get a new one , maybe it’s defective!?
It does have a high torque cut out. I know you don't want to push down on them too much. You want to let the blades do the work. But yours may be defective.
@ I didn’t push down at all, I know that part, and it just quits , not even that far into the cut
Does that one have a reverse so you can flush the hole out? My Ion does and it’s incredible
Yes, it has reverse!
They’re cool, i have newer gas, after realizing battery is $199.00, i realized i wouldn’t use $199.00 in gas in my lifetime 🤣🤣 But enjoy & be safe! 🙏
Either way we're ice fishing!
@ absolutely! I wish i would of looked into Electric though, enjoy be safe & post a video or two 👍