question for Nils owners

[Gator Slayer]

I've not seen negative commentary posted here by a Nils owner. My questions are. 1 Do you feel the auger will tolerate a lot or re-drilling holes. 2. Will Nils be at the Ice show this weekend so a guy could "lay hands" on one?

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[Rick]

They re-drill holes very nicely. The only issue I've had with the Nils is when it is new. The motors are engineered with very tight industrial tolerance standards. That means they can bog down a bit when run for the first tank or two, especially when a person pushes down on the auger like they usually do - YOU are not supposed to push down on these augers. They cut very quickly with minimal effort.

[Another nice thing about the Nils engine's industrial standards is they are rated at 600 hrs service life vs only 240 hrs for the other augers tecumseh engines.]

They are a true "run and gun" auger built to last.

[Cruizin for Fish]

GS - I can agree with Rick that my Nils re-drills holes quite well.

As far as the ice show goes - last year there was one vendor there that displayed the Nilsmaster auger - so as of last year - Yes you could lay your hands on one.

Keep in mind that the cutting head is a removable head - the entire head comes off and it does not take much to sharpen them (no rough grinding) just a light touch up with a file. In the event the auger is not cutting well - it is real important to not be agressive with the sharpening or the head will be ruined and you will fork out like $50 for a replacement.

As with many of the other guys here - I have used all types of augers for the past 25 years and nothing has compared to the Nilsmaster - a little more spendy but well worth it for mine.

I would also suggest running a tank or two through the new engine (put it on a stand in your front yard and just let her either idle or go at a slow pace until the fuel runs out) to prevent the 'bogging down' that Rick mentioned.

[Paul Waldowski]

GS,

It looks like I will be in the Nils booth Saturday at the ice show, and Friday night I will be in the Otter Booth. Stop in and see me, I love to talk about Nils

CFS,

Great advice. I tell everyone to run through at least a tank of gas before they use the auger for the first time. The engine is built with such a tight tolerance that if you don't do this first the engine has a tendency to bog down until it is broken in. This will really frustrate a guy. Once the auger is broken in it runs and cuts like a dream provided you let the auger do the cutting. DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON IT WHEN YOU ARE CUTTING HOLES let the auger do the work That's why it is the ideal run and gun auger....It's light and does all the work. You just hold it up. I have drilled many a hole just using one hand.

[Gator Slayer]

Thanks Paul, What are your "hours" on friday. I'll be there in the afternoon since I have to work early sat/sun morning. Hope to "catch" you there, I think I'm pretty sold on the Nils now.

[Paul Waldowski]

I'll be there anytime after 5:30 or so

[Rick]

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