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Homemade Ice Chisel – Inexpensive, Easy, Effective

January 12, 2021 James Collins

If you ice fish, you need something to cut a hole in the ice. I have reviewed ice augers in the past. The quickest to use is the gas powered auger. A hand auger is less expensive and easier to carry, but difficult to use. When I hiked into a lake, I did not want to carry a power auger. I found the best alternative for me was an ice chisel. I decided to make a homemade ice chisel.

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Power Ice Augers – Effective, Heavy, Expensive

February 14, 2017 James Collins

If you are ice fishing, you need a hole in the ice. Most people use power ice augers. What are the advantages to a power auger? Are there any disadvantages? Need more time to ice fish – start an online business for free.

Power Ice Augers – Effective?

Of course, power augers are effective. They cut through the ice in seconds. But there are things to keep in mind.

Because they are heavy, snow machine, sled or several trips is needed to carry them.
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They are noisy. But, only while running.
Test start your auger before you leave home because they are finicky.
They can pollute. Make sure the gas cap is tight. Use the right oil mixture.
Because they are powerful, they are dangerous. Wrists can snap. Clothing can get caught. Feet can get augered.
They are expensive.

The speed and ease of a power ice auger more than makes up for these issues.

There are a number of models of power augers ranging in price from $250 to over $1200.

Price is determined by cubic inch of the engine. This determines the ease of drilling. The size of the auger is also a factor in price. Blades run from 6″ in diameter to 10″. The larger the blade the bigger the hole. Larger blades are more difficult to control. An extension can be purchased for power ice augers.

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