Hand auger on a power auger power unit

[Nuge'sBloodBrother]

Would it be possible the use the auger of a hand held for the auger on a power auger? I have a power unit but no auger. I don't really know why it wouldn't work. Just have to make sure it is straight. What do you guys think, good or bad idea?

[iffwalleyes]

I don't see that it would be a problem. But I myself wouldn't do it. But any of the major auger company you can but just a bit for the power head. I might be leary of using a hand auger bit because they are lighter weight usually. Also make sure you know what way the power head spin. If it is a jiffy powerhead they spin counter clockwise and Eskimo and Strikemaster spin clockwise. Just something to keep in mind as you are looking for a bit.

[joshb]

i would check to see if the blades and shaft were designed to handle the torque and pressure of a powerhead............also, i think the cutting angle of hand auger blades and power auger blades are different.

[icehousebob]

A friend of mine has been using a 7 inch Mora hand auger blade on an Eskimo power head for years. They aren't built as heavy as the power auger shafts so you have to be careful not to lean on them too hard. He thinks its a great setup.

[Rick]

If you are using a Nils Master auger it works great. It easily changes from power auger to hand operated auger.