mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Went out to my favorite local fishing spot last friday. Drilled my first two holes with my new hand auger that probably has less than 15 holes on it. I saw a hole that had already been drilled so i decided that i would redrill it (figured there would be less to drill). The first bit of the hole went fine like normal and when i got to the bottom it did the usual binding..... But thats where the good news ends...this last bit was tougher than it usually is so i just tried to walk it around like i usually do. Then PWING the wing nut that holds the auger to th handle shears off. Not good. I look at it after i pull it up (thankfully the handle and auger did not separate) and it turned out breaking the wing nut was the least of my problems. The hole that the bolt goes through o. The handle piece was peeled back . Looks like another piece of my equiptment is out of comission for the rest of the season...looks like its time for another trip to the big C, But i doubt they have any of their hand augers left. So i guess it will be an order from the auger manufacturer. Sorry for the rant This season has been rough on my equiptment...but from now on i am never re-drilling holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znistler Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 get a power auger dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 I would...but i dont have 300-400 to drop on anything at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcotton Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 look for a used auger 150 can get you started and a spare when you get a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul pachowicz Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Find a buddy that has one and stick close to 'im. Kinda like not being able to afford a boat, go with the guy that has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickelfarmer Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I would...but i dont have 300-400 to drop on anything at the moment bring your hand auger somewhere and get the handle welded onto the auger. Its light enough that you shouldn't need to seperate it during transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmarv Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 watch for auctions in the off season I got my old Eskimo for 65 bucks and it has never let me down yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspohn Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 get a power auger dude I think you need to get a new auger too those blades are pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcotton Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 i got 2 spares from customers who came up short on cash to pay bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 watch for auctions in the off season I got my old Eskimo for 65 bucks and it has never let me down yet Ya, but im off to college out of state next ice season and i really wont have any time for fishingI do like the welding idea though, i could get that done at school for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: znistlerget a power auger dude I think you need to get a new auger too those blades are pretty bad. Aw man u guys are funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toot Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I just happened to get my eskimo 10" for $50 from a friend that was more into the soft water fishing now. What a deal for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river runt Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 you can probly get a old mora for cheep on craigs the 6" didnt cut to bad with new blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have an old mora...not a big fan of it at all and i will not go back to one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscaper Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 but im off to college out of state next ice season and i really wont have any time for fishing hahaha anytime for fishing! hahah good one lolwheres out of state....like some place warmer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Nope, one state south im going to iowa state for mechanical engineeringSo hopefully i can hook up with some farmers for phesant and deer hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 That's too bad, sorry to hear that. If you can get it welding for nothing, I would go that route. You must have some pipes to do that to a hand auger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Haha i wouldnt exactly call them pipes, but they sure as heck aint squirtguns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN T jr. Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 MRFISH----Try looking on "craigs List"-----Some good pricing on augers can be had this time of the year. Lots of guys are upgrading thier equipment.......><)))*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Agreed, got a jiffy on there for $100 and found hand augers on there for 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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