Frictionless World Clam Electric Auger Issues

So i got the clam 120volt electric ice auger for a sweet deal back in January 2020 but starting after that season when ever i start drilling just after wards and right before it breaks through usually it tends to twist to the point that I have to stop and move with it so I don’t get sent flying and someone i know and from what i have seen from other electric augers it doesn’t have that problem and since i can’t contact frictionless world about it I was wondering what causes this and what to do about it?

I don’t fully understand why you and no one else would be having an issue. Do you wear a good gripping set of cleats when you are on the ice. Having good contact with the ice prevents many issues and accidents when out on the ice.

Huntindave wrote:

I don’t fully understand why you and no one else would be having an issue. Do you wear a good gripping set of cleats when you are on the ice. Having good contact with the ice prevents many issues and accidents when out on the ice.

Do you know how a drill or impact driver will have kickback
My auger will do the same thing which is something I haven’t noticed and my friend said hasn’t happened with his

And I hold and drill the exact same way the6 do

I would check the blades first. They may be dull

Coletrain27 wrote:

I would check the blades first. They may be dull

How do you test the blades and how do you sharpen without messing the blades up I have been unable to find places around me that would sharpen the blade

There are companies you can mail them to and they will sharpen and return. Otherwise you could buy a new set of blades.

Yeah u may just want to buy a new set depending on price/hassle

LabDaddy1 wrote:

Yeah u may just want to buy a new set depending on price/hassle

What blades should i get

These are for the 8 inch if that’s what you have.

https://www.reedssports.com/ice-fishing/frictionless-world-8-in-replacement-blades-109242-819157021000

For starters if your buddies have the same drill, Id have them use yours and you theirs and see if they have issues and vice versa. As weird as it may seem to be it could 100% be you that is the problem.
I had issues with my strikemaster the first few times I tried it but I was letting up on the throttle just as I was about to break through. Now I hold it wide open the whole time and no issues whatsoever.

I am just sorry you bought the Calm auger, A buddy bought their gas auger a few years back and that thing was the biggest piece of junk ever.

bigcrappie wrote:

I am just sorry you bought the Calm auger, A buddy bought their gas auger a few years back and that thing was the biggest piece of junk ever.

To be fair it was just a blue Strikemaster. Those Solos can be very finicky to start, but mine was fantastic. There is a routine to starting them and the gas lines were known to go bad but other than that it was fantastic. Now I have an electric 40v and wont go back. Something I never thought I would say.

CaptainMusky wrote:

For starters if your buddies have the same drill, Id have them use yours and you theirs and see if they have issues and vice versa. As weird as it may seem to be it could 100% be you that is the problem.
I had issues with my strikemaster the first few times I tried it but I was letting up on the throttle just as I was about to break through. Now I hold it wide open the whole time and no issues whatsoever.

Buddy didn’t have the same brand drill

bigcrappie wrote:

I am just sorry you bought the Calm auger, A buddy bought their gas auger a few years back and that thing was the biggest piece of junk ever.

My other buddy is able to use it and it didn’t always do this i also got the thing for $200

CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>bigcrappie wrote:</div>
I am just sorry you bought the Calm auger, A buddy bought their gas auger a few years back and that thing was the biggest piece of junk ever.

To be fair it was just a blue Strikemaster. Those Solos can be very finicky to start, but mine was fantastic. There is a routine to starting them and the gas lines were known to go bad but other than that it was fantastic. Now I have an electric 40v and wont go back. Something I never thought I would say.

I thought it was the rebranded trophy strike auger

The Blue Clam gas augers at least at one point were strikemaster solos. Maybe they changed.

The one he is talking about is the clam 120V electric auger. Not the old gas ones.

Alright i bought the new blades on sale hopefully i can try out the new blades this year