Nils.....slight problem....

[dudewheresmyboat]

I've own the Nils for about 2months now. Its been great, she fires right up every time but now I have a slight problem. I've punched quite a few holes in this two month period.

When I start to drill the hole the blade goes blade/shaft goes left/right and doesn't catch with out downward pressure. Once the the hole is started I will have to put pressure down on the auger. The problem just started today. I assume its either the blades are dull or possibly a bent shaft. I hope its the blade that needs to be resharpen. Any thoughts?? Thanks!

Dude..

[Eric Wettschreck]

Dude, send your blade to Surface Tension to get sharpened.

Sounds like dude's gotta dull blade.

[dudewheresmyboat]

awesome! Thanks, i'll put the 6 to use while I send out the 8 for service. Thanks!!

[zamboni]

Thats awfully fast to have dull blades- did you maybe hit some sand while drilling and nick it?

[DTro]

I guarantee you that it's a dull blade.

As soon as I notice that I have to start putting downward pressure to get it to bite, I know it's time.

If there is ANY negative that I can say about the Nils, it’s that the blades DO get nicked, dull, bent, etc. I guess it’s the price to pay to have the lightest, fastest, most dependable auger out there. I just make sure I have a sharp spare handy and also have Surface Tension put a trusted edge on them for me. He’ll make sure to give it the new edge a test run before sending it back to you.

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1219226

[dudewheresmyboat]

I guess thats what happens when I let other people pop holes with it. Its been great though i've got a few hundred holes out of it so its ok. I'm still happy with it, I'll just have to get another spare blade.

I will be sending it out for service with SurfaceTension.

[Surface Tension]

Letting your buddy use your auger is good for the economy.

You know I'm just going to spend that sharpening money on bait and tackle.

[CraigM]

I sent a blade to Surface Tension and wow. It cuts better than new. Have one more I need to send him. Great job Frank.

[harvey lee]

Yes, Frank does an awesome job. As stated above, frank sharpens it, tests it and if it cuts good, then it is shipped back to the customer.

[shamrock7]

And he will surprise you how fast it will be back in your mailbox....

[dudewheresmyboat]

Frank, I have 2 of them to send to you.

[Surface Tension]

Thanks guys I appreciate it.

dudewheresmyboat, good deal I'm waiting.

[dudewheresmyboat]

Frank, been so darn busy looks like i'll have to get them to you early next week. I'll shoot you an email as soon as I get them out the door.

[dudewheresmyboat]

got my blades back in 3 days from Frank. They work awesome!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[Surface Tension]

Your very welcome and thank you!