Ion auger - w/ clam extension

[fishwater]

Folks using the Ion might consider picking up a clam auger extension. The extension fits perfect and offers a bit of adjust-ability, including a couple of extra inches of length if needed.

[Hawg]

Good tip, I was thinking of a second one yesterday in Fleet and they didn't have one. Now, what works for a full 8-9 inch hole?

[fishinfan]

You can call ION direct and order another 12" extension for $14.99 plus S&H. I did that already. they were trying to warn me that it would void warranty but mine is almost up anyway..

[fishwater]

The clam extension is the same retail price but better IMO, it offers 3 length settings in one extension. You can run it shorter, or longer than the stock ion extension.

[JSK76]

You can call ION direct and order another 12" extension for $14.99 plus S&H. I did that already. they were trying to warn me that it would void warranty but mine is almost up anyway..

I was told the same thing last week. You do realize they have a 2 year warranty right? I wish I would have know about the clam before I ordered mine from ion.

[fishinfan]

Yes, I know they have a 2 year warranty. I bought mine last year so one year is already up and over 3/4 of the year it sits in the garage not being used so technicality my warranty is almost up!

[aczr2k]

Adding an extension voids the warranty? They must not have much faith in their auger. These augers are fairly short, you would need an extension the majority of the winter with a wheel house.

[Hawg]

Seems just about everyone is sold out of these extensions. Also, everyone in the world is $14.95 except Bass Pro at $19.99. Them and Cabela's are always high it seems

[AndRo]

Fleet Farm in lakeville had them as of last wednesday

[JSK76]

Adding an extension voids the warranty? They must not have much faith in their auger. These augers are fairly short, you would need an extension the majority of the winter with a wheel house.

It comes with one but adding 2 together is what voids the warranty.

[aanderud]

Adding an extension voids the warranty? They must not have much faith in their auger. These augers are fairly short, you would need an extension the majority of the winter with a wheel house.

[fishwater]

I'm not saying that you'll for sure have an issue with an extension -- but you're more likely to have one than you would be without the extensions. THAT is probably why they void the warranty with that second extension.

All what you mention about the extra weight on the flighting does come into play a bit, but the flighting itself is a fixed size, so if you ream out the hole to get the shaving out as you go and drill straight, there really shouldn't be any significant increase in possible forces on the engine.

I think the problem the Ion folks are trying to stay away from is folks using two extensions, then drilling holes while unknowingly applying too much off center pressure, essentially torquing the flighting and blade tip within the hole itself, creating a sort of braking action. The extra length of extension will effectively multiplying the braking force, but only for folks that can't drill straight.

[Hawg]

Got one at Fleet. They look kind of cheesy compared to Jiffy or SM extensions but as long as they work who cares. Maybe if auger companies heard the words -Polar Vortex- they would have made more.

[ben karas]

Really who hasn't replaced gears in an ice auger gear case anyways! It's cheap add two extensions and deal with the problems it creates later! Let'er rip , I always say!