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Rivernut

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Rivernut Experienced

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this may be a dumb ?, but is there any reason other than dull blades that would prevent my Lazer Mag from cutting holes. IE not turning fast enough.You really have to lean on it to get anywhere, and you definitely should not have to. To the touch they seem very sharp. any input would be grateful. Thanks

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harvey lee Grand Master

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You could have a very small tweak in the auger shaft and that would also would not help in the augers cutting performance.

Do the blades have any dings or chips in the edges? Might just be dull blades. If you can really put the down pressure on the auger and not bog it down then I doubt the motor is the problem.

Will the motor spit and sputter when its running and you really put a load on it??

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gonehunting Proficient

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I had a 10" Eskimo Shark three years ago and sold it because it didn't cut very well. The motor ran great and started on the first pull. The blades seemed sharp at the time. I then found out that several wind blown lakes collect dust/particles in the ice as it forms. Particulary prevelant on several ND prairie lakes. This could have easily been my problem. I now regret not getting new blades and trying that first. New blades are worth a shot versus buying a new auger. I am now a proud owner of a Strikemaster Lazer mag.

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You could also have a tweak in the bottom auger assembly itself (where the blades bolt or screw down) I had the problem last year. Took two guys pushing down on it to get it to cut. Put on new blades, no difference. Took it to a shop in St Cloud, they said they fixed it and tested it and it cut great...talk took it out and no difference. Finally went down to Strikemaster in Big Lake. Cy pulled the blades and put a temp plate on the bottom auger assembly. It was off 3/4", he had a tool that pried it back to its intended bend, and it works great. I must have dropped it or something to mess up the alignment. StrikeMaster service is second to none. He wouldn't even let me pay for his time....I bought a cap and a six pak of oil, had to spend some money for him ending the frustration. Good luck and hang on. Bill

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I would guess that your blades are dull.

They can feel very sharp and still be to dull to cut ice.

The chipper type blades are more forgiving as far as getting dull and still making a hole, but they do not cut as easily or as fast as shaver type blades cut.

Cliff

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I must have dropped it or something to mess up the alignment

Yes dropping them will mess up the pitch where the blades bolt to the auger. The most common way that the pitch gets messed up is when people try to open old holes and get the auger bouncing before it starts to cut. I have re-pitched quite a few Lazers for customers and when I asked them if they had dropped it or bounced it the most common answer is bouncing it.

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What happened to my Jiffy last year was the edge of the bottom of the auger got bent down so it reduced the gap between the chipper blade and the bottom of the auger. The bite of the blade was almost nome so it wouldn't cut. I was able to bend it back with a couple of drops on the ice and back to normal.

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pathogen Community Regular

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Did you take the blades off for any reason? I'm not sure about your brand/model but I do know that jiffy chipper blades must be mounted on top of the flange. If you mount them on the bottom it will cut like dump. Don't ask me how I know...... tongue.gif

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