Ice Auger Rotation

[amateurfishing]

just took the auger out to test it, started on second pull (amen). did notice though that the rotation or spin of the auger blade is just a touch wobbly. makes it a little more difficult to hang on to and i suppose will make it more difficult for cutting holes as it will technically not be drilling straight down. any idea of the cause and how difficult or costly of a fix? i did tighten the allen wrench screw but did not affect it at all

[highlife4me]

Check to see if the auger is bent.

[Jim Uran]

Sounds like a bent auger shaft. Not much you can do but try to straighten it.

[amateurfishing]

how do i check for straightness & how do i straighten if possible or is shaft shot once its bent

[IL Res]

Don't panic. There's probably nothing wrong w/ it. My S-M Lazer w/ 8" auger bit does the same thing when I test fire it. It cuts fast and true thru the ice w/ no wobble. The auger blade centering spike eliminates the wobble/ imbalance when drilling on ice. I did pick up a 6" auger bit for it thru Reed's in Walker 2 years ago for $90 [ off season ]. What a difference. It takes a lot less torque to get thru the ice, is much faster, lighter, and it doesn't get stuck at the bottom of the hole right when you're about to puncture thru. Brian Brosdahl showed me that trick. That guy drills ALOT of holes and you don't need 8"-10" holes to catch big fish!

[amateurfishing]

i did put the bottom tip (with cover on) on top of dirt with same results and this started towards the end of ice season this past spring, auger may have gotten bent slowly in my travels, that would make sense. just need to learn if that is the case and how to rectify it. do i need to take to repair shop for that or is there a home remedy?

[Jim Uran]

There is always a home remedy, just need to experiment!!

[Down Deep]

Make sure the auger/shaft connection is tight.

[Brad B]

i did put the bottom tip (with cover on) on top of dirt with same results and this started towards the end of ice season this past spring, auger may have gotten bent slowly in my travels, that would make sense. just need to learn if that is the case and how to rectify it. do i need to take to repair shop for that or is there a home remedy?

just hauling it around won't bend a shaft. since your in Elk River make a run to H2O outfitters in Big Lake. they are a service center now for Strikemaster. they are by the old strikemaster building. I would even be willing to meet you some place around Elk River or Otsego and look at it for you. there will be some play in the auger but it shouldn't be excessive.

[Scupper]

Take the auger off the power head and roll it (auger) on a flat surface, garage floor. If it's bent you will see it...

Good luck.

[kerryd15]

Make sure the auger/shaft connection is tight.

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[CaptainMusky]

Make sure the auger/shaft connection is tight.

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