Yes, it is possible to make a motorized ice auger using a Homelite gas trimmer motor and the auger from a hand-powered ice auger. You would need to adapt the motor to fit the auger and ensure that the motor has enough power to turn the auger effectively through the ice. It may require some engineering and modifications, but it can be done with the right skills and tools.
You can use an ice chisel, however.......A good ice auger even a hand unit is the way to go. Cost is under $100. If you really want to ice fish seriously, a gas auger is the way to go. They make even thick ice a breeze.
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The best deals to find an auger can be found online. However, that may not be an option for many ice fishermen. Then they would be able to go to a store such as Cabella's or Dick's Sporting Goods and find an ice auger there.
To convert a hand-powered ice auger into a motorized one using a Homelite gas trimmer motor, you might need additional tools such as a mounting bracket or frame to attach the motor to the auger, a drive shaft or coupler to connect the motor to the auger mechanism, and potentially a throttle control system to regulate the motor's speed. Additionally, you may need basic tools like wrenches, drills, and fasteners to complete the conversion project.
You can find a Jiffy Ice Auger online at the Jiffy On Ice website. You can also purchase one from personal sellers through websites such as Craigslist or eBay.
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Always check equipment first to make sure the blades are sharp. brush away the snow that covers they area where the drill is to take place. Adjust the handle height and lean on its top. Apply steady pressure as the auger is turned. It's pushed all the way down into the hole after the ice is broken.
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The site Ice Fish has a readily available user's manual for a particular type of ice auger, which includes instructions on how to set it up and operate it. If one learns best by doing, the best way to learn how to operate an ice auger would be to ask an ice fisherman to demonstrate.
The average price for an ice auger is around $300, however some are significantly more than that as some are a lot more higher quality. Also some will be significantly under $300 as they will have less quality.
Depending on where the auger breaks it may be able to be fixed. If the handle on the ice auger breaks then it can easily be repaired by glue the parts back together or by simply buying a new handle which are relatively inexpensive. Eskimo also offers a one year warranty so if you are in this period then it can defiantly be fixed.