Old eskimo auger problem???

[RonWBasser]

My uncle has an old (1973 or so) eskimo auger. It has a single blade and a cutting point held in with a pin of sorts.

Question is, why would it bounce up and down while cutting a hole? Also it cuts very slowly.

The blade is brand new. The point has been replaced through the years and looks nice and sharp, although someone has touched it up on a belt sander, but it does look good and sharp.

The blade appears to be further down (towards the hole you'd be cutting) on the outside by about 1/4" than it is near the center of the shaft. So when you are cutting, the outside of the hole would be cutting first. It also has what appears to be a aluminum spacer between the auger and the blade, is this normal?

It is nothing like my eskimo that has 2 blades that contact first in the center and taper up on the outsides. His is opposite of this.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks.

[moparmarv]

I have an old eskimo auger like that when I replaced my blade I could not find an eskimo blade that was made for the rotation that my auger spins the new ones rotate opposite of my auger I ended up buying a blade for a jiffy and it works great I did have to remove the alum wedge and drill new mounting holes for the jiffy blade but the auger works great with this blade on it still using the old center bit that it came with

[Bulldoggr]

sounds like the pitch of the blades got knocked out of wack.

[RonWBasser]

I have an old eskimo auger like that when I replaced my blade I could not find an eskimo blade that was made for the rotation that my auger spins the new ones rotate opposite of my auger I ended up buying a blade for a jiffy and it works great I did have to remove the alum wedge and drill new mounting holes for the jiffy blade but the auger works great with this blade on it still using the old center bit that it came with

I think you might have solved this. As much as he thinks he's got the same blade, I'm betting he's got a newer single blade made for rotating the other direction.

That might explain all of this.

Thanks!

[hondarider550]

I have an old eskimo auger like that when I replaced my blade I could not find an eskimo blade that was made for the rotation that my auger spins the new ones rotate opposite of my auger I ended up buying a blade for a jiffy and it works great I did have to remove the alum wedge and drill new mounting holes for the jiffy blade but the auger works great with this blade on it still using the old center bit that it came with

Trust me... Moparmarvs auger works like a charm now with his new blade... He knows what he is talking about...

[RonWBasser]

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Trust me... Moparmarvs auger works like a charm now with his new blade... He knows what he is talking about...

Thanks! I guess I never realized that the different brands rotate different directions. I've never thought about that. I can see how what Moparmarvs is describing would work.

[Surface Tension]

RonWBasser & moparmarv, is the old blade flat and is the spacer a wedge?

[moparmarv]

Yes the old blade is flat and it had a alum. wedge to get its angle

[RonWBasser]

RonWBasser & moparmarv, is the old blade flat and is the spacer a wedge?

Yes, this one too.

[Surface Tension]

Thanks, I ask because I sharpened a flat blade off an old auger. Counterclockwise rotation but no wedge. Because there is no wedge I'm thinking he won't be able to update to a Jiffy blade.

Ron, about the hop. Did you take the wedge out and try it.

[moparmarv]

I had to take the wedge out because th jiffy blade allready has the angle built into it

[RonWBasser]

Thanks, I ask because I sharpened a flat blade off an old auger. Counterclockwise rotation but no wedge. Because there is no wedge I'm thinking he won't be able to update to a Jiffy blade.

Ron, about the hop. Did you take the wedge out and try it.

He didn't try it yet without the spacer. The cutting angle looks about the same as mine.

But to look at the bottom, the blade on it is lower on the outside edge. So it would cut from the outside in. Does this seem right? Mine cuts from the inside out, like a drill bit shape. I can't see how this is correct. He insists the old blade was the same way before he replaced it and that the hopping is from the point not having a correct bevel. I don't think they still make the point that fits this kind.

[moparmarv]

on my auger ware the blade attaches the platform is flat no angle to it my auger has a chipper style blade

[Surface Tension]

Ron, I've haven't seen any augers where outside edge of the blade makes contact before the center. If he insists that is the way its always been then I'll take his word for it. Remove the wedge and give it a go.

[eric29]

I think i have the same auger. I was wondering where you got the new blade at. Ive been looking for years for a blade that fits it but cant find one. If i remember right i think the auger was made in the early 70's. They are great augers tho, never had a problem with mine. Even after sitting all summer long startes on first pull.

[moparmarv]

if you check the rotation if it is like my auger it is the same as a jiffy auger than you can buy a jiffy blade you remove your blade and wedge and mount the jiffy blade by drilling holes to match the jiffy blade holes make sure you buy a jiffy chipper blade for the same size auger

[RonWBasser]

if you check the rotation if it is like my auger it is the same as a jiffy auger than you can buy a jiffy blade you remove your blade and wedge and mount the jiffy blade by drilling holes to match the jiffy blade holes make sure you buy a jiffy chipper blade for the same size auger

Jiffy blade sounds like the best idea. The one that my uncle has been using (eskimo blade) I'm almost positive was meant to spin the other direction like the newer eskimos do. Probably why it cuts all screwy and does everything except cut a nice hole.

[eric29]

So with the jiffy blade you had to drill new holes for it, bc i know i bought that one before but jst figured it wasnt right.