Which drill to buy for clam set up

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Originally Posted by fundseeker

I've been using the Milwaukee 18 volt fuel drill for 2 years with the Clam Plate and an 8" Fin Bore auger. I can drill more than 25 holes through 2 ft of ice on a 5 amp hour battery.( I carry a 2 amp extra that came with the drill but rarely use it as it struggles on that one.) The Milwaukee puts out 1200 inch pounds of torque which may be the highest you can find. I was using a Master Craft Maximum 20 volt hammer drill with my former 6" Fin Bore but it won't turn the 8" auger. CTC carries the Clam Plate.

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I use a Fin Bore 8" as well without a Clam Plate ( my Fin Bore has been customised) with a welded extension of 12 "s love the Fin Bore. My romance with electric augers started 10 - 11 years ago with a StrikeMaster Electra 1200, will never go back to gas. By the way the StrikeMaster Electra 1200 still works great just went this way for weight, 12 pounds verus 23 pounds.