Got the Nils-Master auger today !!

[tightlines]

Fed-X just dropped off the new Nils-Master 8" auger. I cannot believe how light this thing is. It feels like a feather comparing it to other augers. It is really compact too. The workmanship looks excellent. The power head is so small that it is gonna be a breeze to use. Can't wait to get out on the ice this weekend to give it a try. Hell I may just run over to a small pond some where close just to check it out. LOL O, BTW, be really carefull touching the blades !! They are like razor blades. O, did I mention be careful touching the blades!! LOL Should heal by this weekend...

[Bob_D]

LOL....I got bit by the blades 2 years ago in Maine. I dusted some snow off the blades and OOPS! Why is that snow red? I think they are sharper then razors. I took my new cutting head and shaved a patch of hair off my arm with it....just to see if was sharp enough. No problems there. BTW....I don't recommend that you do that.

Make sure to run good oil in it. I use Amsoil Saber at 100:1. If you can't get Amsoil, use Opti2 and that will work just as well. Also, you may want to run your powerhead a little without the auger on it to break the motor in a little. You don't need to do this, but as the motor breaks in it will run stronger and you will cut faster. Besides, it will give you an excuse to play with a little more.

[tightlines]

Hey Bob:

I just barely touched the blades and they bit. LOL

JP at Nils told me the same thing about the 100-1 amsoil. He said he really is not suppose to be telling folks that as the owners manual is calling for a 25-50 to 1 mixture. I have always run all my 2 stroke motors on 100-1 amsoil and have yet to burn up a motor. I think it's the best for a 2 stroker. Think I will do some breaking in this evening.

[Bob_D]

Tightlines,

2 questions for you.

1)Did you get to play with the auger and cut some holes?

2)Do you still have all of your fingers?

[tightlines]

Haven't cut any holes yet, but did do a little break-in last night. It sure runs sweet, idles great, startes right up first pull, and did I mention it's really LITE.

[Bob_D]

Oh....a couple more things.

When you cut holes let the motor warm up for a minute (should do this will all augers), hold on and give it full throttle until you break through. Don't feather the throttle, let up at the end, etc.......Just let er' rip! Also, don't put down pressure on the auger. The auger will do all the work and all you have to do is hang on.

[buddha]

I ordered mine on 11/30. I hope I get it before the season is over! Can't wait to finally wet a line.

[tightlines]

JP told me that his second batch was going out around the 15th of Dec. so you should be getting it soon.

[tightlines]

Bob: First time out fishing auger would only go 2 inches into ice. Had to run motor at home a few hours for break-in and man does that new power point head cut. Did 40 holes in 8 inches of ice in less than 5 minutes. It is lightning fast and light..