For blades I take one set in to get sharpened and buy a brand new pair about every four years - those Lazer blades are expensive! Costs me 10 bucks to have the blades sharpened, so it's worth it to me. I always have a spare set though just in case I dull them while drilling!
@@DWSOutdoors I dulled my dad's Jiffy when drilling into sand in a hole once! Wouldn't even drill a second hole! My buddies and I had to ask to borrow someone else's auger! I did that to my hand auger once as well. Tipped my minnow bucket getting onto the ice when the sled tipped so I drilled a hole to get water for the minnows, not thinking how deep it was close to shore!
Just thought I’d let you know I figured out how to start my 40v because of this video. Couldn’t get it to go watched an unboxing and the guy hit power button & it started. Didn’t work for me checked battery, 4 lights not set in right? Only way it would go. Watched your video and found I had to hit switch (gas) under and then power button. Thanks you. Booklet that comes auger is worthless
Good points ...one thing I learned yrs ago... coat the blades for storage..these days I use fluid film. Just habit.. I don't care if they are brand new or used they get a coating for storage
@@DWSOutdoors might be a good idea to keep corrosion off of those terminals..I purchased my 40v in November and still have not used it..this weekend I got to get it out!
I've got a StrikeMaster 40-volt lithium-ion 10in and I went up in northern Maine on the awake with 36 + inches of ice. So much I had to lift up move the slush from the hole so I can get last inch or 2 to punch through. Drilled over 40 holes. And they were overlapping still had two bars when I get back to the camp
Nice video. I just bought myself a 10 inch Strikemaster and waiting eagerly for winter to arrive. Quick note though, Mora is Swedish not from Switzerland.
The only other thing I can think of to check, possibly, is if the auger itself is starting to chip paint. I think they make some kind of sealer you can put over it to slow down the paint chipping. Personally I don't go that far, but some others might care to have a paint chip-free auger
Will the solo strike master 6 inch bit fit this 40volt auger shaft if so that would be great looking into a 40volt over my THUNDERBAY B43 BEAST 10inch has auger that’s like 45 lbs do 15 holes with that WOW workout!!
Awesome tip! I always keep extra blades and I found that it's handy to keep a couple extra blade bolts also. My weekend was almost over last year when my buddy walk back and said dude the bolt just went down the hall on your hand auger! :-( we jerry-rigged it with some wire and finish out the day but moving forward a little bit of medium hold Loctite will be on every bolt in the future and I will always have a little wrench in my kit to check them after filling holes
Useful, just picked one of these up.
gas vs. battery auger...the attachment shaft is identical..your advice applies to all! : )
Missing the bolt that holds the fins in position. Anyone know the name of it? It’s not in the parts diagram.
For blades I take one set in to get sharpened and buy a brand new pair about every four years - those Lazer blades are expensive! Costs me 10 bucks to have the blades sharpened, so it's worth it to me. I always have a spare set though just in case I dull them while drilling!
Sand will kill a set up Lazer Blades quick!
@@DWSOutdoors I dulled my dad's Jiffy when drilling into sand in a hole once! Wouldn't even drill a second hole! My buddies and I had to ask to borrow someone else's auger! I did that to my hand auger once as well. Tipped my minnow bucket getting onto the ice when the sled tipped so I drilled a hole to get water for the minnows, not thinking how deep it was close to shore!
lol I have drilled the ground a few times!
Just thought I’d let you know I figured out how to start my 40v because of this video. Couldn’t get it to go watched an unboxing and the guy hit power button & it started. Didn’t work for me checked battery, 4 lights not set in right? Only way it would go. Watched your video and found I had to hit switch (gas) under and then power button. Thanks you. Booklet that comes auger is worthless
The booklet doesn't say that in it??? Wow! I am glad I was able to get you going!
@@DWSOutdoors WOW i dont think this guy should be running any kind of power tool
Good points ...one thing I learned yrs ago... coat the blades for storage..these days I use fluid film. Just habit.. I don't care if they are brand new or used they get a coating for storage
Thats a very good point!
Mora is from SWEDEN!
Have a hand cuts like butter. Still have a old jiffy suicide handle or one arm banditm use this after ice gets 15 in.
tom bob lol also known as the widow maker 😂
Haha yeah when I was.younger it cought and I went flying now it always goes against my thigh.
You live and you learn 😂
Another good tip is to keep dielectric grease on the battery terminals
FishingWisco never even thought of that🤔
@@DWSOutdoors might be a good idea to keep corrosion off of those terminals..I purchased my 40v in November and still have not used it..this weekend I got to get it out!
I have a hand auger so I just have the problem of sharpening blades ow and puting gas in the motor it was still enjoyable to watch your video!!!
Do you think the 10" blade will go through 2 feet of ice? I only drill 10 holes at most daily
Ethan Austin shouldn’t have a problem
I've got a StrikeMaster 40-volt lithium-ion 10in and I went up in northern Maine on the awake with 36 + inches of ice. So much I had to lift up move the slush from the hole so I can get last inch or 2 to punch through. Drilled over 40 holes. And they were overlapping still had two bars when I get back to the camp
Nice video. I just bought myself a 10 inch Strikemaster and waiting eagerly for winter to arrive. Quick note though, Mora is Swedish not from Switzerland.
andersstenwall I knew it was one of those 😂
Instructions say to grease the shaft before installing the auger.
The only other thing I can think of to check, possibly, is if the auger itself is starting to chip paint. I think they make some kind of sealer you can put over it to slow down the paint chipping. Personally I don't go that far, but some others might care to have a paint chip-free auger
Ice tends to build up on unpainted parts of augers and it can then rust also so its probably a good idea to get that covered up asap!
Car paint laying around....touch up exposed spots.
Is your head to auger fitment sloppy?
Dillon Roe not really
Will the solo strike master 6 inch bit fit this 40volt auger shaft if so that would be great looking into a 40volt over my THUNDERBAY B43 BEAST 10inch has auger that’s like 45 lbs do 15 holes with that WOW workout!!
I think you can put any strike master head on the 40V
You should also rub a little oil where it was rusted too and you can do it after every trip and that will protect it from rust, good video!
Wisconsin Outlook 😂 everything was oiled!
@@DWSOutdoors maybe just store it in mineral oil then? 🤷♂️😂
I'll leave that one to you! lol
Mora is from Sweden not Switzerland...
"any gas auger guys left??" come to Canada in February/March sir
webjay I heard of some guy were using the 40V up there on Winnipeg so it’s possible 😂 but I even still have my gas just Incase still 😂
Awesome tip! I always keep extra blades and I found that it's handy to keep a couple extra blade bolts also. My weekend was almost over last year when my buddy walk back and said dude the bolt just went down the hall on your hand auger! :-( we jerry-rigged it with some wire and finish out the day but moving forward a little bit of medium hold Loctite will be on every bolt in the future and I will always have a little wrench in my kit to check them after filling holes
George Danielewicz lock tight is a big one! I can’t believe I forgot that
You mit want to grease your shaft to lol
Travis Snyder 😂