Bought a New Wheel House....Need an Electric Auger..

[Ziesmer]

Just bought a brand new Ice Cabin. Need to get an electric auger so I don't stink up the house. What does everyone recommend?

[herefish101]

What ever brand gas auger you have get the same in electric, i guess so long as your running Strikemaster or Jiffy. Don't overlook the propane Jiffy, it's a good auger, it just throws alot of chips. The Strikemaster electric comes with the lazer drill, that is what I would buy.

[JeffB]

I have a Jiffy. It works great the reason I went with the Jiffy is it was an end of year sale. The Only thing that seems a little cheap to me is the jumper cables that come with it. No trouble yet but the clamps and cables dont seem high quality. One thingh I would highly reccomend is a catch cover slush bucket. They really cut down on the mess.

[McGurk]

Or just switch to a synthetic oil that can be mixed ultra thin and probably work better than any other dino oil mix. (ahem...Amsoil Sabre Pro mixed at 80-1 or even 100-1...ahem)

Ice Gators seem nice, and you can get a Nils auger for it. SM Electras seem pretty popular, but they use a shaver style blade like the Nils, and those seem to have a bit more trouble re-opening holes (Permy house in one spot for a week) compared to a chipper blade. All Jiffys are great at re-opening, along with the cheapest SM auger which uses a chipper. For only new holes, I love a shaver!

[Fishalittle]

Try the new propane Jiffy- supposed to be the new thing!! I haven't used one yet but heard good things...?

[gregg52]

Ziesmar

Kinda keep an update about that house if you would pleeeeeeeze

i'm thinkin bout gettin one next yr

just started reading bout them a week or so ago

i like the look outside and in

they seem resonablely priced to

[mnbuckhunter]

One thingh I would highly reccomend is a catch cover slush bucket. They really cut down on the mess.

+1 Slush bucket is a must!

I have a strikemaster lazer mag xpress running Amsoil and really don't seem to have any issues with exhaust after drilling my holes. If I was looking for an auger just for a wheel house though, I'd look pretty hard at that Jiffy propane.

[jwmiller33]

dewalt 36 volt hammer drill with a 7inch strikemaster hand auger attached is the cats meow. we use it in the snobear and it works great

[MinnGuy]

Love my Strikemaster. Nice having cables in case you forget to charge the onboard battery.

[Ziesmer]

Thanks for all the advice. Gregg I plan on using it for the first time this weekend...Will give a report Monday

[usmcjsy]

I gotta strike master as well, after having this auger doubt I will ever go back to gas.

[bradlewe]

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[3kidsfishing]

Went with the Jiffy Propane for the same reason for use in my Ice Castle and so far it has been great-cylinder lasts about 3/4 as long as a gas auger. It seems like I have enough batteries already to keep track of!

[Traxxx]

Here is what I've found to be the easiest method when setting up the wheelhouse. When you get to your spot, first unhook it from the truck, leave it in the up position and drill your holes. After you're done drilling, then lower it down. Leave the piles from drilling, this will create a nice seal to keep the wind out.

I've switched over to Amsoil Sabre for drilling in the houses. It's pretty amazing the difference it makes in the amount of smoke compared to the other brands.

Have fun and good luck with your new toy!

[gregg52]

cool

i'll be looking for reports

good luck fishing !

[rustysetter]

Ziesmer,

I bought one of the new Jiffy propane models, starts great and works out great in the fish house minimal fumes.

[dougger222]

Been running a 7in SM electric Lazer for about 10 years now, no issus.

[Mainehazmt]

there is only One auger to get an IceGator!

[Finlander]

Does the 7" Strikemaster electric cut faster than the 8"?

[dukhntr]

Check out the list of craig...there was a pretty good deal on a strikemaster electric with 2 bits etc.

dukhntr

[B-man715]

If you have a generator go buy a right angle drill from northern tool for $120. Get an auger adapter online for $25. And you have yourself an awesome auger! I use an 8'' lazer auger. 300 some rpms, unlimited holes, and zero fumes....for way less than an ice gator, and a lot faster than 12 volt augers!