An ice auger bit is a large, sturdy auger bit used to drill through thick ice to create holes for ice fishermen.
They can be attached to cordless drill drivers by means of an adaptor, which fits into a 13mm (1/2″)drill chuck.
24-36 volt drivers are ideal for use with ice auger bits, but it’s possible to use a standard 18 volt driver, which should be able to drill upwards of ten holes before running out of power.
If the weather is particularly cold, this may have an adverse effect on your drill’s battery, causing it to deplete more quickly.
Additionally, if you are drilling through particularly thick ice, you may find you get fewer holes out of your drill before it needs to be recharged.
Used on a low speed, auger bits are ideal for drilling through ice, as they make a clean cut without causing damage to the surrounding surface.
The traction from the guide screw means that you don’t have to apply huge amounts of downward pressure while boring a hole.
