Replacement head for Nils

[TylerS]

Well that was dumb. There's a reason Cabela's puts things in the Bargain Cave. I got that 'bargain' Nils auger I was pondering over and tried it out for the first time. The blade feels razor sharp, but it doesn't cut worth dump. I don't know what's wrong witht the thing. It doesn't look bent. It just doesn't grip the ice whatsoever. I did a bit of perusing for a replacement head and I'm better off buying a different auger...they're like 60 bucks! Anyone know where I can go to get a cheap replacement head or else how or where I can get it sharpened?

Thanks.

Tyler

[mike morris]

I'm guessing someone tried sharpening the blade before they brought it back to Cabelas. I had the same problem last year, with the same type of auger. We sharpened the blade so sharp that you could shave with it, but because the angle of the blade was slightly off, it wouldn't cut worth nothing.

If you do decide to buy a replacement blade, buy the Nils' auger bit with the center point It cuts much better, and doesn't jump around at all. Unfortunately that does run for about $55 though.

[harvey lee]

Tyler

One never knows what you will get in the bargain cave for items that are in top notch shape.

You have mail.

[sjburnt]

OK, been there and tried that. I found that you could shave with a blade, but that it will still not cut ice for love nor money.

The Cheesehead solution? Use a grinder, from one side only, leaving a bad 'wire edge'. A belt sander works even better. Too sharp does not work - that wire edge you try to get rid of on your fillet knife is great for ice! Don't finesse it, just watch your angle and make a straight, simple edge.