11-09-2010, 12:53 PM
I bought the electric Strikemaster about the same time TubeDude did. I do enjoy 'not' having to worry about fuel mixtures, leaky gas tank, etc. etc.
However.....this year I'll try gas again. The gas auger with a 10" blade can drill 5 or 6 holes in 18" of ice compared to the electric auger drilling only one with only a 6" or 7" blade. One good thing, I guess, is the electric auger doesn't or can't spew water all over the place when you pull it out of the hole, not enough speed.
So....my electric Strikemaster is up for sale. Used to drill no more than a dozen holes last winter. Not for sale at a cheap price but a reasonable price. Let me know if you're interested.
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However.....this year I'll try gas again. The gas auger with a 10" blade can drill 5 or 6 holes in 18" of ice compared to the electric auger drilling only one with only a 6" or 7" blade. One good thing, I guess, is the electric auger doesn't or can't spew water all over the place when you pull it out of the hole, not enough speed.
So....my electric Strikemaster is up for sale. Used to drill no more than a dozen holes last winter. Not for sale at a cheap price but a reasonable price. Let me know if you're interested.
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