What cordless drill is best for ice auger?

Best Cordless Drill for Ice Auger in 2022

  • DEWALT 20V MAX XR Hammer Drill Kit.
  • Makita XPH11RB Hammer Driver-Drill Kit.
  • Ryobi P1813 One+ 18V Cordless Hammer Drill.
  • Skil 20V 1/2 Inch Cordless Drill Driver.
  • Metabo HPT Cordless Driver Drill Kit.
  • PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX Cordless Drill.
  • CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Drill/Driver Kit.

How much torque do you need for a drill ice auger?

Re: Hand Drill Auger Ice Torque Requirement The general recommendation is 700 in/lbs or better brushless drill…

What size drill do you need for a ice auger?

I believe they recommend drills capable of producing 700 in lbs of torque as the minimum.

Do hand drill ice augers work?

They work fine on early ice that is less than 10 inches thick, but once the ice gets thicker they become a drag to use. If you only plan to drill one or two holes no problem, but most of us with power augers like to cut more than that during a day.

Can you use an impact driver for ice auger?

so if you own a hammer drill, put it on drill mode and use your auger. using an impact driver will not work on ice.

Can you use an impact driver for an ice auger?

How much ice can a drill go through?

Last night in about 15-16” of ice I was able to get about 30 holes with the 8” KDrill. I definitely got a few more with the rest periods between holes (actual fishing time) vs straight up one hole after another until it dies. More impressed with this setup every time out!

How long does it take to drill through ice with a hand auger?

A manual ice auger with sharp blades easily cuts through 6-8 inches of ice like butter in under 10 seconds. Drilling a hole in ice 10-18 inches thick using a hand auger is significantly harder and will take at least 30 seconds of hard work for each hole. Avoid manual ice augers for ice thicker than 18 inches.

How do you drill a hole in ice without an auger?

Here is a quick list of all the methods I have seen used to successfully cut through ice without an auger.

  1. Axe.
  2. Spud bar.
  3. Digging iron.
  4. Pick axe.
  5. Chainsaw.
  6. Ice saw.