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Cordless Drill Auger

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Curious if anyone has used a cordless drill for drilling holes?

We're taking a trip to the Boundary Waters in March and I really would prefer

not to use a hand auger over and over and over...

If a drill would work, what size battery works best and where could I get a

the auger that fits in it?

Thanks for any input!

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For early ice I have a drill adapter for a 5" lazer auger. I use a 18 volt dewalt the heavy duty one with the metal gear case not the plastic one.In 12" of ice I can get about 20 holes per battery. If your drilling 24" or more ice or using a bigger auger plan on 10 or less holes per battery. I think you can find the adapters where augers are sold or I know you can buy them on line.

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Curious if anyone has used a cordless drill for drilling holes?

We're taking a trip to the Boundary Waters in March and I really would prefer

not to use a hand auger over and over and over...

If a drill would work, what size battery works best and where could I get a

the auger that fits in it?

Thanks for any input!

Be carful if you do take one as it's illegal to use a power auger in the Bdub.

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I would check into the electric drill in "The Holy Waters". I don't believe that would be restricted.

I bought an adapter for the lazer hand auger / cordless drill. You should have 18v or better. DON'T PUSH TOO HARD WHILE DRILLING! The lazer hand auger wasn't designed to spin that fast. It takes a fairly aggressive bite and I injured my wrist the first time I used this set-up. Other than that, it works great. We got a dozen holes in 10-12" of ice with power to spare.

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You can check if you have time to waste, but it is illegal to use a power auger, just as the sailboat, bicycle, & electric trolling motor are illegal.

Outboard motors are the only mechanical toys you can use in the Bdub, and only on certain lakes. You cannot use a generator or chain saw even where the outboard is allowed.

An electric auger is as much a power auger as it's gasoline powered brother.

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I bought the drill adapter for my 8" lazer auger a few years ago. I used my 18v DeWalt. It worked okay but the batteries didn't hold their charge long enough if it was cold out. Plus, it felt like the plastic drill case was being torqued apart. I really didn't want to kill my nice drill just for the convenience of drilling a few holes. I won't use a cordless drill anymore.

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This is from the BWCA HSOforum:

MOTORS NOT ALLOWED

With the exception of a few lakes, motors are not allowed in the Boundary Waters. This applies to all motorized equipment: boat motors, electric trolling motors, chainsaws, power augers, generators, pumps, snowmobiles, ATV's, remote control boats and planes, etc. You cannot have them in your possession, whether in use or not.

Logic, or at least mine, is not always correct. When in doubt, check it out...

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I love my Dewalt 18 volt with 6" lazer mag.

It freaks people out when I have 6 holes drilled before their noisy polluting gas augers are off of choke and fully warmed up..... grin I carry 2 batters incase I need more hole's

The keys are a good drill and a sharp auger.

I use a Scout mainly for my weeknight fishing arouind the metro so a smaller 6" hole works great and you can't beat the light weight of the electrics.

If I know I need a lot of holes or am going to be on a weekend trip I'll bring the jiffy!

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+1 on the Dewalt drill. We have the 36 volt drill with a 7 inch strikemaster lazer hand auger on there and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Usually get between 20-30 holes drilled per battery (depending on how warm you can keep them). I would highly recommend this drill to anyone looking for a battery operated drill.

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The BWCA rules and regs are not JUST for pollution control, but for noise control as well. Yes many of the regs are obsurd and should be adjusted, but at the same time, if they start to adjust to much then we will have bigger problems on hand.....Part of the allure of the BWCA is to get out and experiance nature at it's best, and most pristine. I like the way the rules are set up, makes me appreciate what a magnificent place it really is.

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Bingo...just scored a 6" Lazer from Sports Authority in Richfeild, MN for $29..!!!!!! they have about 5 left all 6" which IMO is the perfect size for this application. smile Not sure if any of the other Sport-A stores have them or not but that's a great deal! Should of bought 2 now that I think of it.

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Only thing I would add is look for a drill that has 2 speed settings, usually high speed and high torque. Set it on the high torque which is a slower speed and you have a split second longer to let up on the trigger if it gets jambed at the bottom of the hole...much easier on the wrist. Minimum 18 volt.

I still use a 14.4 volt, but also happen to have 4 battery packs.

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