When winter approaches and the first frosts appear outside, some fishermen begin to think about winter fishing. For example, they have questions about what bait to choose. Many people are thinking about how to automate and thereby simplify the fishing process. A solution has long been found: most have opted for a screwdriver as a tool to simplify the process of drilling ice.
When choosing this device, you should pay attention to some problems associated with the risk of quickly removing it from working condition, namely:
- large load volume;
- autonomy of the tool;
- low temperature operating conditions.
Ice drill with screwdriver
This is a good solution, as it allows you to get a number of advantages over other options:
- Ease of improving the most ordinary drill.
- Low cost compared to purchasing a special automated ice drill.
- A small number of required tools and materials to complete the work.
All this adds up to a great tool that will be a pleasure every time you hit the ice.
Ice screwdriver: which one to choose
It is important to understand that when choosing a screwdriver, you need to rely on high power.
Otherwise, the tool simply may not cope with the task, especially in conditions of thick ice cover. Obviously, the device must be independent of the network connection, which means you should pay attention to the battery autonomy of specific models. Reliability of operation and physical strength are prerequisites. And the device itself must cope with possible strong vibrations, shocks and loads that “Spartan” winter fishing conditions can bring to it.
Required characteristics for the model:
- Torque should start at 80 Nm. The higher this indicator, the easier it will be for the angler to cut a hole in dry and thick ice.
- The battery voltage is recommended above 18 V. The performance and power of the device depends on this characteristic.
- The battery capacity should be chosen at least 2.5 Ah, but the higher the better, in order to avoid situations where the device stops working before the end of fishing.
Japanese ones, Metabo, produce high-quality models that are fully suitable for use with a drill. Of course, you can use models from other brands, the main thing is that they meet the above characteristics.
Requirements for screwdriver parameters
The choice of a screwdriver for an ice drill is based on the tasks facing it, namely to work well and for a long time:
Next, you have to decide what kind of battery is needed so that after a few minutes your screwdriver does not turn into an unnecessary unit, uselessly dragged around a pond. Basically, fishermen settle on three types of batteries:
- Li-Ion batteries. They charge quickly, are light in weight, but cannot withstand severe frosts. However, the latest models of lithium-ion batteries are designed for use at low temperatures, but they still have to be removed and periodically hidden in the bosom;
- Nickel-cadmium batteries. They have high frost resistance, but make the ice screw very heavy;
- Nickel-metal hydride battery. The most optimal battery for a screwdriver, representing a cross between the above batteries.
As practice has shown, most often fishermen prefer nickel-cadmium batteries. Despite their weight, they cope with the main responsibility of a good ice drill - to break through any ice, regardless of severe frosts. And this, you see, is an important factor in winter fishing.
Battery capacity is not the last thing when choosing a screwdriver. It should not be less than 2.5-3 Ah in order to have time to drill several dozen holes before the battery is completely discharged.
Do well. It will turn out bad!
Do well. It will turn out bad!
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(12/27/2015, 11:28) ——————————————— The planetary gearbox for an ice drill with a screwdriver now has a “baby” that weighs only 1250 grams and transmits torque up to 200 N/m Gear ratio left the same and equal to 4th.
Planetary gearbox for ice drill
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(01/05/2016, 12:11) ——————————————— Here’s another result: Ice 0.5 meters Screwdriver 14 V Battery 1.5 A Two batteries for 28 holes
