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Nils Master Auger Great conclusion

tightlines

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The original auger JP sent me was not operating the way I was expecting and had heard about. JP thought that it was an engine break-in problem. Went ahead and broke engine in better and it did start cutting , however when the ice got to about 6 to 8 inches it was back to not cutting. JP sent new old style cutting head, and wow did that thing cut now. But wait a minute, it started jumping all over the ice and bogging down again after cutting only about 75 holes. JP and I finally came to the conclusion that we may have a bent chute as this thing always had a slight wobble. I took the chute off and checked chute like you check a pool cue and yes it was not straight. Got the new chute today. Took it to lake and drilled. No more wobble, and it cuts with the new style cutting head like I have never seen. You pull the trigger and it is through the ice so damm fast it's unbelievable. Conclusion is simple. I am glad I waded through the problems to get this thing resolved, as I now have the auger that everyone has been discribing. Super light , fast , easy starting, and did I mention fast and light. LOL Thanks to JP and Rick for getting this thing right... Doug BTW--- NILS MASTER AUGER ROCKS !!!!

Also thought I would let folks know that the original box did have a small dent and we are assuming this chute got bent in shipping and not a manufactor problem..

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tightlines, I finally received my Nils auger and have a question for you. I have not had it on the ice yet, but when I assembled it, I can not get the auger bit to tighten up perfectly straight. When it's running there is a slight wobble. Seems to be some play in the part that the bit is mounted in and when I tighten the bolt and nut it tweeks just a little off center, if that makes sense. I will be trying it out tomorrow on Mille Lacs to see how it cuts. Also, mine does not have the center point everyone was talking about. Almost looks like it was ground off and repainted, but I haven't seen a Nils before to know what it should look like.Hopefully, I will be pleased with my purchase. Let you know after Saturday.

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I've got a couple of buddies with the Nils. Fantastic cutter when the motor is running well. The problem they are having is keeping the motor in running condition. They've had it in the shop as much as on the ice. We'll be fishing together this weekend. I'll be interested if they got the "bugs" worked out.

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Biffer Rookie

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Glad to hear you got your issues resolved! After hearing about your initial experiences, I decided to go with a Strikemaster. I'm pleased so far. Busted the plastic gas cap on the first outing. Oh well, I could have worse problems.

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Busted the plastic gas cap on the first outing. Oh well, I could have worse problems.

Yep. You could have got a Strikemaster with one of the old metal gas caps. Yuck! I went through 2 or 3 of those per season. They had o-ring problems, leakage problems, and I bent mine a few times. The new plastic caps are slick though. Going on season 2 with the plastic gas cap and no issues yet.

Have fun with your Nils tightlines. I will get one some day. I've had the opportunity to use them many times and have been impressed.

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I think it is going to be a fun auger. I was impressed with it when it worked for a while with the standard cutting blade. I am super impressed with the new power point blade. For some reason that thing seems twice as fast, and the standard one was FAST!!

[Note from admin: more info and ordering Nils Master Augers can be found by - CLICKING HERE.]

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I'm real close to obtaining a Nils, but am curious where I might be able to try one. I know there are some events here and there, but wanted to see if there is some kind of schedule of events or where I might find one to try out.

Thanks for the help!

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