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Ron Bowen · Member

Electric Ice Auger

bosley · Newbie

Iwas just at malmo gas station the one on the right when heading north I think its malmo market they had one used on the floor in there it was one of the newer strikmaster looked to be in good shape. Might want to stop or give them a call

Ron Bowen · Member

Thanks for the info. I will stop in there.

Jon Jordan · Member

I have the electric Strikemaster. Like it a lot!

Ron Bowen · Member

Jon,

Do you use yours to re-open holes or just drill new ones?

I'm looking for something to re-open the holes in my house each week, but I heard yesterday that the fresh ice will cause the blades on the strikemaster to dull quickly.

Thanks.

Jon Jordan · Member

I've re-opened a lot of holes, no problems. The electric drill is the cats meow for a perm shack IMO. No fumes to air out! I have "heard" this also. Not sure if its true. I think part of it is the user. You need to let the auger do the work. I see guys laying thier entire body weight into the drill! I suspect this would not be good on the lazer blade design.

-J.

Bob Brandecker · Member

We have been using the same strikemaster electric blades for 6-7 years!
Might sharpen then next year though.
Bob

Jon Jordan · Member

Yep. The electric and gas both use the exact same blade/auger. Into year 3 and still cutting 100%.

Ron Bowen · Member

Thanks Guys. It is always better to get info here, rather than from a saleman who is trying to get me to spend a few hundred more.