Universal Auger Extension

[JeremyCampbell]

I picked up a universal extension recently for my Strike Master and tryed all the combinations for fitting but cant seem to get the right hole to match up for the bolt it comes with.Seems the right setting for my auger needs a smaller bolt than it came with.Has anyone found this too or am I not getting the right holes lined up? Thanks

[dairyman]

the holes aren't centered in the extension??------if not I would return it

[jmg]

Happened to my brother yesterday. We were at bait shop when they got in more extensions for Strikemasters that were not that brand, but "homemade". Looked very well made so my brother told them to put one on his older Mag 3, but it would not work. 2 employees tried two different extensions,but they just wouldn't slide up all the way, despite lots of grease and muscle . So maybe you aren't alone. Luckily, his auger was Just long enough to break through the holes he drilled, with him on hands and knees. LOTS of ice to melt out there.

[JeremyCampbell]

the holes aren't centered in the extension??------if not I would return it

The holes line up but the bolt that came with it is too big for the setting that fits strikemaster.It's a bit of a puzzle.A member of hso was nice enough to lend me his strikemaster ext. for a short time.

[dairyman]

try using hitch pin of the size you need

[20lbSloughShark]

I made my extension myself, and used a bolt and nut. I assume you mean the extension is threaded? If you use a pin or smaller bolt/nut it will work, but you could damage the threads on the extension.

[Blackhawkxp]

You could just rotate the extension 90 degrees and drill a new hole that is the right size for your auger and just use a pin or bolt to fasten it. I assume you were hoping to put it to use right away so this was probably not an option on the lake.

[Hawg]

But you still use your bolt on your drill and the new bolt on the extension it's made for don't you? What am I missing?

[20lbSloughShark]

I put a bolt through top and bottom because I never plan on selling my auger, and won't take my extension out.

[Capt'nMorgan]

have a strike master and the extension is not threaded. the auger portion is threaded. I have one head unit with an 8" and 10" bit and the two bits are different thread pitch so make sure you are using the right bolt. I don't understand why they made the treads different between the two but that how mine are.