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Post by lumberjack on Mar 17, 2010 19:19:20 GMT -6
I need something a little easier to dig holes and my trowels / shovels arent cutting it. I am thinking about trying a brace bit w/ wood augers for next year. A few questions for those that have used them: What size is most popular? Do the bits wear out quick in tough soils? What is the largest size bit a guy can use with just manual labor? I have never used one, do they work well? Chime in w/ answers and anything else I may be forgetting to ask.
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Post by thebeav2 on Mar 17, 2010 19:27:02 GMT -6
I use one. It works great. I use a 2" bit. Never sharpened It yet. Find the old style bit not the type that are adjustable. If your not to far from the truck the extra weight won't be a problem.
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Post by stickbowhntr on Mar 17, 2010 20:04:23 GMT -6
you can get one from Kasper or even O'gorman for hand held braces or if I am noit mistaken even with the brace already on from O'g.
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Post by stickbowhntr on Mar 17, 2010 20:05:53 GMT -6
oh yea I just now use cordless drill
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Post by lumberjack on Mar 17, 2010 20:29:44 GMT -6
Is it worth getting a cordless drill, I will be doing anywhere from 30-100 dirt holes a day? That will be the extent of my line for a week, 30-100 sets, then I will move on.
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Post by thebeav2 on Mar 17, 2010 20:39:08 GMT -6
A cordless drill Isn't necessary and would be a huge expense if you didn't already have one. Arm strong power works just fine.
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Post by renny1 on Mar 17, 2010 20:40:34 GMT -6
I've used one for near thirty years. I went to the hardware store and bought a grain bin anchor, I think they have a 36 inch shank. I think 3 inch is the smallest you can get and you can drill your holes standing up. Set the top of the brace on your belt or belly and lean into it and start cranking. Easiest thing in the world. Just don't drill very far at a time, you can't pull it out. Maybe an inch, pull out and back into the hole. Good for pockets also.
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Post by stickbowhntr on Mar 17, 2010 20:51:35 GMT -6
worth getting a cordless drill, to me yes. I would think you could easily add 4-5 fox per year with the speed and over the life of the drill it would pay for itself.But thats just me and I like fast , maybe even get 50-120 sets a day instead. of 30-100. Its so easy and fast for me and the drill have lots of other uses thru the year .Its just a tool , like buying lure/bait to me.Or traps.
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Post by sRc on Mar 17, 2010 20:52:07 GMT -6
i've been thinking about getting a drill also but i'm shying-away from the expense . . . is rich's handheld a worthy investment?
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Post by rk660 on Mar 17, 2010 22:34:56 GMT -6
Once you drill a hole with a power tool, you wont ever want to pick up a brace ever again, LOL. And like the only thing you'll ever use that cordless drill for is dirtholes, LOL.
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Post by thebeav2 on Mar 17, 2010 23:05:06 GMT -6
RK How big of a bit are you selling? I paid close to $300.00 bucks for my DeWalt cordless. Pretty expensive dirt hole digger. LOl
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Post by rk660 on Mar 17, 2010 23:20:40 GMT -6
Then your spending WAY too much money, you can get an 18V Dewalt for a $100 or less, and will drill all the holes your ever need. Or get a import cheapie for $50 or less in 18V. Just buy the drill ya eed to get the job done, dont need a $300 drill to drill holes for $15 coyotes, LOL.
I actually dont know how people can function in the modern world w/o a cordless drill, I mean they are SO HANDY, for multitude of tasks. Ill spend 10 minutes, finding my drill, looking for the bits, switching out batteries off chargers, and walk by my handheld screwdriver 5 times to drive 2 screws. About like walking by the TV 5 times to find the remote, LOL.
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Post by rk660 on Mar 17, 2010 23:27:10 GMT -6
1080, just saw your post. I used Rigid power tools and the end of my careeer working for the MAN in industry a few years ago, and would agree, Rigid makes the best tool for the buck these days. I dropped a Rigid cordless 30 ft in the are off a scissors lift, and didnt even phase it. If I wasnt so heavily entrenched in dewalt tools right now, Id buy Rigid in a heartbeat. but I like to keep everyuthing the same as far as batterys and chargers, so im stuck w/ dewalt.
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Post by rk660 on Mar 17, 2010 23:36:01 GMT -6
about like the pouland chain saw I bought for sawing ice and rat huts at menards. they offered me free replacement for 1 yr "ya really mean for 14 bucks, I can saw ice, rat huts, bounce around in back of a snowmachine sled for couple months, and when its shot youll give me a brand new one?" LOL. I thought I would saw a hole in the ice, tie a rope to the handle, and dump it down the drink while running the last day on the ice, but looks like I dont even need too, LOL. Got my brand new one sitting in shop ready for ice sawing next winter, LOL
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Post by northof50 on Mar 18, 2010 0:05:46 GMT -6
You should have waited till the 51 week of purchase then gone back for a new one. Same type warrenty on them as re-conditioned $ 100.00, but good for a year ..no charge replacement. Gota love Princess Auto.... wait what is your serial # of that saw...I don't want to get it.
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Post by seldom on Mar 18, 2010 5:59:54 GMT -6
I'm one of those who doesn't always set next to my truck so I use one of Rich's augers on a brace/bit. I don't need the additional weight of a cordless to have to carry!
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Post by pafoxtrapper on Mar 18, 2010 6:11:59 GMT -6
I've used a 19.2V craftsman hammer drill and rk's auger for the last 4 or 5 years and like the others said prior, i dunno how i ever got by with out it. I'll never dig another hole by hand. I think the drill along with 2 batteries cost around 70-80 bucks...i cant remember. Takes about 10 seconds in ag. land and you have yourself a very nice hole!lol When trapping season is over i use it for odds and ends around the house.
kris
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Post by lumberjack on Mar 18, 2010 7:04:30 GMT -6
I have a 14.4v dewalt here that I picked up at an auction. It works well. Will it be enough to bore holes? How long does the battery power last on a typical day?
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Post by thebeav2 on Mar 18, 2010 7:17:09 GMT -6
Never had a problem with my Dewalt I can drill 30 8 holes though 24" of ice on one charge. I still don't know how big of a bit your selling? 2" 4" 6" what Is It. 4 drills extra batteries huge cost to catch coyotes that your throwing In the ditch But like I said for us average trappers a cheap brace and bit and 2" bit will get the job done and won't cost you a arm and leg and will never break down.
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Post by 17HMR on Mar 18, 2010 7:40:18 GMT -6
That 14.4 wont have a 1/2 inch chuck so you may have to mod a stock auger or make one,If you have a couple of extra batts and a smaller auger you could get by with it. I wouldnt go w/o out mine now after being spoiled
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