Overall propane augers are a step in the right direction but leave a lot to be desired. They work well for people with fish houses a ways-away from power and want to drill or re-drill holes without having to air out exhaust. 

How do you start a propane ice auger?

Quote from video: All you basically do is open the throttle about halfway grab the starter handle. And it typically starts within one to two poles. As you can see the unit runs very smooth.

Do handheld ice augers work?

A manual ice auger with sharp blades easily cuts through 6-8 inches of ice like butter in under 10 seconds. Drilling a hole in ice 10-18 inches thick using a hand auger is significantly harder and will take at least 30 seconds of hard work for each hole. Avoid manual ice augers for ice thicker than 18 inches.

What is the best size auger for ice fishing?

Ten-inch is the most common size and will tackle every situation or species you may target. A 4 1/2 inch hand auger is perfect for chasing panfish during early ice.
 

How strong of a drill do I need for an ice auger?

For a convertible ice auger to work properly, your drill needs both speed and power. 500-750 RPM is really a sensible no-load minimum; any lower, and you’re just not going to spin the blades fast enough for optimal performance. It’s hard to get too much torque (as long as you’re using a side stabilizing arm).
 

What can I use instead of an ice auger?

Most anglers will start in the ice-fishing game without spending a lot of money on ice augers. An ice chisel or “spud bar” is the cheapest tool that can be used to make holes in the ice. In addition, spud bars are the best tool for checking ice thickness.
 

Should I use a impact or a drill for ice auger?

so if you own a hammer drill, put it on drill mode and use your auger. using an impact driver will not work on ice.
 

Are gas or electric augers better?

The upside to gas however, is that it’s a very efficient power source when compared to our current electric offerings, meaning if you’re drilling lots of holes through thick ice, electric batteries may not get you as many holes punched as your gas auger once did.
 

How deep can you dig with a hand auger?

How Deep Can You Drill with an Auger? An auger can drill holes as deep as 95 feet and as shallow as 3 feet. However, once the depth goes beyond 95 feet, you can add an extension rod to the auger.
 

Are petrol post augers any good?

How do you use a hand held ice auger?

Quote from video: Here. Right there that about 16 inches of ice. So it didn't take us too long to get through 16 inches of ice with a good sharp. Well maintained auger I did make a video on maintaining.

Do augers work in rocky soil?

For drilling in rocky soils, always recommend heavy-duty augers to avoid damage. These augers are equipped with a more durable tooth and side cutting blades as well as heavy-duty flighting.

Can an auger dig through frozen ground?

With the nearly 3,000 pounds of down pressure we were able to auger post holes in frozen ground much easier than without using it. I hope this demonstration proves that with the proper equipment it is easy to dig through frozen ground.