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A hand ice auger is a tool that is used to cut a circle hole in the ice for ice fishing and checking ice depths. The hand auger is manual and does not have a motor so the user has to turn it.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoI'm surprised nobody else knew this but Kiefer Sutherland actually invented the ice auger while filming his pilot for the hit tv series "24"
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Can a person make a motorised ice auger using a homelite gas trimmer motor and the auger from a hand powered ice auger?
if the person has the mechanical skills and the tools yes it can be done
What is used to chop ice when ice fishing?
You can use an ice chisel, however.......A good ice auger even a hand unit is the way to go. Cost is under $100. If you really want to ice fish seriously, a gas auger is the way to go. They make even thick ice a breeze.
What other tools would a person need to make a motorised ice auger using a homelite gas trimmer motor and the auger from a hand powered ice auger?
Probably would need some kind of gearbox reduction. A motor of a weedeater would be spinning the auger blade at such a high rpm I think it might bog down as soon as you hit the ice with it. Rotatiller motors have a gearbox reduction on them already. What size cc is the engine?
What do ice fishers use to cut a hole in the ice?
an auger
Where offline can an ice fisherman purchase an ice fishing auger?
The best deals to find an auger can be found online. However, that may not be an option for many ice fishermen. Then they would be able to go to a store such as Cabella's or Dick's Sporting Goods and find an ice auger there.
Where would one find a Jiffy ice auger?
You can find a Jiffy Ice Auger online at the Jiffy On Ice website. You can also purchase one from personal sellers through websites such as Craigslist or eBay.
Jiffy ice auger ceriel number lookup?
85935
How do you use a hand ice auger?
Always check equipment first to make sure the blades are sharp. brush away the snow that covers they area where the drill is to take place. Adjust the handle height and lean on its top. Apply steady pressure as the auger is turned. It's pushed all the way down into the hole after the ice is broken.
What is the gas ratio for a jiffy ice auger model 3001?
7 to 5
How can one learn to operate ice augers?
The site Ice Fish has a readily available user's manual for a particular type of ice auger, which includes instructions on how to set it up and operate it. If one learns best by doing, the best way to learn how to operate an ice auger would be to ask an ice fisherman to demonstrate.
What is the average price on an ice auger?
The average price for an ice auger is around $300, however some are significantly more than that as some are a lot more higher quality. Also some will be significantly under $300 as they will have less quality.
How much does an auger weigh?
There is no standard weight for an auger. A catalog showing three different brands listed eight models of ice augers weighing from 28 to 34 pounds.
