8.25" 2HP Magnum Solo Power Auger

[smackthewalleyes]

Hello All,

I was thinking about purchasing a 2 HP Magnum Solo auger for a gift. They are only 350 dollars, which I like, but they come with the chipper blade instead of the lazer blades? I own a 3HP Solo with the lazer blades and absolutely love it but I have never used a chipper blade auger before? Does anybody have any experience with the 2HP solo with chipper blade? If so, does it still cut pretty decent? I know it won't be quite as fast as lazer blades, but I still bet it would cut pretty quickly. Basically, I need an auger that will cut through ice and not need any extra pushing from the operator. Any information would be great. Thanks guys.

[holmsvc]

I have the 2 HP Magnum and I really like it. It cuts holes fast enough for me and I punch a lot of holes every time I am out. I really like how light the auger is.

My buddy that has a 3 HP Jiffy Stealth and after using my auger last year is switching to the Strikemaster Magnum.

[MCRDP]

I own a 10.25 inch Magnum. I like it but you do have to push sometimes. i bought a 7" lazer bit for it and absolutely love it. it's the ultimate run and gun machine because its a light (and inexpensive) motor with a lighter bit that cuts fast holes with no pushing. if i plan on spending the night in one spot I'll bust out the 10" but for drilling all day i prefer the 7" lazer. overall the 2 HP magnum is a great motor.

[JSK76]

I bought a 2hp Solo with 10.25" chipper and I thought it was a bit slow then I was drilling near a guy with an older 3hp strikemaster and I believe a 10" lazer and then I looked at the speed he was cutting compared to mine and I was shocked! I know he had 1 hp on me, but mine was so much slower about 1/2 the speed I would say, we timed him and he was going through 24 to 26" of ice in 8 seconds!I know speed isn't everything but I wanted more so I picked up a lazer 224 auger drill in a 8" this summer for the run and gun fishing and I will still have the 10" chipper for the wheel house. I still cant wait to try the 224 out I heard there pretty slick!

With a 8.25 chipper you will be cutting 20% less then I was, so it should be 20% faster. If your only punching a few holes you should be happy with it but if your going to drill 6 to 10 holes and then move a few times that day I would say you will be happier with a lazer.

[Woody61]

I got cought up in the speed thing last year and bought a lazer auger to replace the 8 1/4 mag. It cut a lot faster but I failed to realize how fast they can dull. ( fish a few private sand pits and there ends up being moresand in the ice than you know, never bothered the chipper blade) Now I use both. While the chipper blade is slower a guy is not giving up that much unless you popping over a undred holes a day.