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Blade Exchange and Modification Question

stellarfisher

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Does anyone know of a place in the metro area that has an ice auger blade exchange.

Also I have a lazer mag and have heard some rumors about the possiblity of rigging part of a pop can where the bolts for the blades go; to increase the rate at which it cuts. If you have heard anything about this or know how to do it let me know. Thanks in advance.

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Brad B Veteran

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don't mess with the pitch. it will mess it up and you would have to have the pitch reset by strikemaster. if the pitch gets off it will either grab at the bottom of the hole or not cut at all. again don't change it.

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I haven't heard of changing the auger blades yourself, but I have seen them not cut due to incorrect blade pitch. SM took care of it, though. I don't know why you want to give it more bite without getting more output from the powerhead, anyway, and there are a couple of warranty-voiding things you can do for that! grin

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Yeah they were great NIB, my blades are about 2 years old now and have probably drilled close to 1000 holes, just looking for some info.

Back when I was using Strikemaster and Jiffy, I'd have one set of backup exchange blades in my kit in case I hit a sand pocket or otherwise accidentally dulled the blades. At the beginning of each ice season, I'd put on the razor sharp backups and take the old set in and exchange them so I'd have another backup.

If no mishaps, one set of blades per season gave me peace of mind that I was cutting as efficiently as possible.

And I'd definitely avoid altering the blade pitch. If it could be better, the auger engineers would have made it better.

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3pronghook Community Regular

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I just changed the blades on my strikemaster auger. Lazer mag 2000 8". original blades were 8 years old and still cut pretty good. With the new blades it does not cut any better than old blades. Blades seem to ice up from hole to hole; a problem i never had with original blades. Also the auger really grabs at the bottom of hole. Pitch problem? Is it bad blades or is it auger? Im really tempted to put old blades back on.

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I just changed the blades on my strikemaster auger. Lazer mag 2000 8". original blades were 8 years old and still cut pretty good. With the new blades it does not cut any better than old blades. Blades seem to ice up from hole to hole; a problem i never had with original blades. Also the auger really grabs at the bottom of hole. Pitch problem? Is it bad blades or is it auger? Im really tempted to put old blades back on.

Two things a few people will ask. 1) Are the blades made in China or Sweden? You want the swedish ones... 2) did you mount the blade correctly on the bit? It needs to sit on top of the mounting plate not below it, that may fix your binding issue. Otherwise its possible the pitch is off.

If these don't fix your issues, call strikemaster. In fact if the blades are made in China, call strikemaster anyway.

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make sure you have the swedish blade's. I had the ones from china when i bought my auger and it would grab at the bottom of the hole. Now with the swedish blade's on it dosen't grab at the bottom.

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THey are the Mora blades made in Sweden. Not sure how they could be mounted wrong? There are two holes in each blade that need to line up to install the screws. Maybe gave wrong model. it is lazer mag 8 inch, not lazer mag 2000.

Well that does change things quite a bit. If you have sweden blades, and the blades are installed correctly, then you should check with Strikemaster. They are the experts afterall...A quick phone call may clear things up if not, swing by...they are very quick there!

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jBohmer Community Regular

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Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle in Oakdale has an auger blade exchange.

Do you know if they do the same for Eskimo's? I just bought a new set and I want to either sharpen or exchange my old set. This is the bait shop I normally use but I have been keeping my bait alive pretty well this year. Do not know when I will be back, unless I find those crappies on the Croix Saturday.

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