Simple Inexpensive ATV Auger Mount

[Riich]

1 Piece 3/4" MDF (or plywood if you prefer)

2 each 3/8"X4" and 3/8"X6" eye bolts welded to close loop

Eye bolts cut and strategically placed to support auger (note that the auger supporting eye bolts are cut so you have a U shape facing up, the powerhead supporting eyebolts are cut so the U shape is facing sort of upwards and away from the auger assembly. Reason to follow shortly)

Assembly laid on ATV to check for fitment

Painted up and mounted to ATV

I used heat shrink on the eyebolts to protect the finish on the auger.

The auger mounted up and ready

The following pictures show why I angled the two powerhead supporting eyebolts the way I did

It solves how to transport AND store the auger!

Total cost: under $20 but I already had the wood. You could buy a sheet of 3/4" MDF and make several of these and you and all your buddies are set to go. The straps, in case you are interested, are ROK straps that I use to strap things to my motorcycle, they work very well.

I'm out of here for the day, but if you have any questions, post up and I will get your answers later.

[Dave S]

That is some nice looking work. Thanks for the tips.

[IL Res]

I think I'll get started on mine tonite. If you see me out there please don't get upset. Remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...

[McGurk]

Looks good, and the only thing I see wrong is the condition of your shop. Where are the heaps of stuff piled in the way, and a layer of sawdust coating everything? J/K

[icerube]

Sweet.

[Realtor Boy]

1 Piece 3/4" MDF (or plywood if you prefer)

2 each 3/8"X4" and 3/8"X6" eye bolts welded to close loop

Eye bolts cut and strategically placed to support auger (note that the auger supporting eye bolts are cut so you have a U shape facing up, the powerhead supporting eyebolts are cut so the U shape is facing sort of upwards and away from the auger assembly. Reason to follow shortly)

Assembly laid on ATV to check for fitment

Painted up and mounted to ATV

I used heat shrink on the eyebolts to protect the finish on the auger.

The auger mounted up and ready

The following pictures show why I angled the two powerhead supporting eyebolts the way I did

It solves how to transport AND store the auger!

Total cost: under $20 but I already had the wood. You could buy a sheet of 3/4" MDF and make several of these and you and all your buddies are set to go. The straps, in case you are interested, are ROK straps that I use to strap things to my motorcycle, they work very well.

I'm out of here for the day, but if you have any questions, post up and I will get your answers later.

I think it sounds a lot easier if I just buy one of these from you... lol

[harvey lee]

Looks sweeeeet. I made mine similar only I just mount the brackets to my 4 wheeler rack in the front.

[minnbowhunter]

Looks good, and the only thing I see wrong is the condition of your shop. Where are the heaps of stuff piled in the way, and a layer of sawdust coating everything? J/K

I was thinkin the same thing!

[thedeadsea]

Originally Posted By: McGurk

Looks good, and the only thing I see wrong is the condition of your shop. Where are the heaps of stuff piled in the way, and a layer of sawdust coating everything? J/K

I was thinkin the same thing!

Same here. Looking at that shop makes me nevous. I havent seen the top of my work bench in 10 years.....

[DTro]

Awesome post! Thanks

[Riich]

I had to clean the shop to take the pictures.....

Thanks for the compliments. And feel free to copy if you so desire, that's why I posted. Maybe it'll give someone what they are looking for or even something to build and improve on.

[landscaper]

Very nice!

Nice shop also!

[Pleasant]

Very Nice Project. Only question I have is... were you able to seal the MDF water tight enough to keep it from warping and expanding? Otherwise I would think MDO would be a better choice of material. And your shop looks great! Mine looks like an explosion occurred at a lumber mill.... Again great looking project!

[trapperdirk]

Well done Riich .I'm sure it will get copied several times . Great informative post for doing it yourself . Kudos .

TD

[camtis]

Riich, time to open a small stand at the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show next year and sell those puppies.

[fishgutz77]

Nice job!

It will be interesting to see if the melameen type base will hold up or expand.

[Riich]

Only question I have is... were you able to seal the MDF water tight enough to keep it from warping and expanding? Otherwise I would think MDO would be a better choice of material.

I think I have it sealed fairly well, I primed it and then painted it. It also sits on the rack pretty flat. Time will tell, if it warps out of shape it'll be easy to lay it on something else and trace it out, re-use the eyes which will make it easy to rebuild. I really don't think it will warp though. I'll let you know in time how it works out.

[bogwalker]

I remember when I could walk through my garage.

[NCLaker]

Awesome!!!

[ZEEK1223]

How did you mount it to the rack?

[WhiskeyPete]

I built one tonight. Headed for LOW in the morning! I can't sleep...first trip of the year.

[Riich]

How did you mount it to the rack?

I have two little C channel pieces that are part of my front rack on the Honda Rancher, so I just drilled a hole through each one of them. I then used a 3/8" bolt on each side. It is very solid. I gave the auger a pretty good jerk when I finished the installation and nothing moves.

When I made my wall mount I measured so I could use the same two holes I drilled in the wood. The 2X4's I attached to the wall have long 5/16" bolts sticking through with recessed nuts holding them tight. I just push the rack onto the bolts and twirl on a cup of wingnuts to hold it to the wall.

I imagine if someone doesn't want to drill into your rack, you could just strap the whole works down tightly.

[bturck]

Nice looking unit> I went to Mills and bought a pair of Kolpin gun mounts. Mounted those to the front of th ATV, works great. Couple of bungee cords and it is secure. Also handles the deer rifle as well. Lots of options though.

[AHLHAWK81]

Very nice!! Simple, inexpensive, solid and looks great on the machine. This is one of the best designs I have seen yet for the DIYer. Would be easy to mass produce a universal design as well. Thanks for sharing.

[Hafnutz]

Great idea. I started cleaning my garage last Spring and found an old pickup truck in it that I hadn't done anything with for 9-10 years. So I sold it. Sure like the extra room. Sometimes them old projects just get away from you.