Secrets of hole drilling. Drilling holes in ice Makes holes in ice

Are you an aspiring fisherman and have never fished in the winter or made holes in the ice with special tools? Then you are right, so in this topic we will tell you about how and what you can make a hole in ice. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with

WHAT CAN YOU MAKE A MOON IN THE ICE?

To make a hole in ice, you need to use a special tool called an ice screw. Its name comes from the fact that it drills ice and makes holes in ice of any thickness, as long as the length of the ice screw is enough.

If you don't have an ice screw, but you really need a hole, you can use an ax. Indeed, you can make a hole with an ax by chopping ice, but this is a very troublesome and exhausting job.

If you do not want to make a hole, or you simply have nothing to make a hole, then having come fishing, you can use the holes that have already been made and left after the fishermen.

WE MAKE A MOON DEPENDING ON THE WIND

HOW LONG DOES THE HOLE TAKE

HOW TO MAKE A MOON IN THICK ICE

HOW TO MAKE A MOON ON SHALLOW WATER

COMPLETING HOLE DRILLING

Winter fishing involves the penetration of the tackle under the ice. And for this you need to use an ice screw. When choosing a drill, its maintenance and application, a number of subtleties and nuances must be taken into account. So, in this article I will talk about a number of such points that novice winter anglers may not know. How to drill holes correctly, how to use the drill effectively and so that it will serve you for a long time and reliably.

We will talk about the types and models of drills, somehow, in future articles. Regardless of the drill manufacturer, the main condition for easy and fast drilling, of course, is sharpness,. Sharp knives, with the correct geometry of the cutting edges, easily cut into the ice and the hole is passed quickly and with minimal effort. If the knives are blunt, or the edges are set incorrectly, then the drill licks the ice, does not really cut into it. And it is possible to drill only with the application of great efforts.

If the drill is in order, the drilling technique is of no small importance. It is important to place the drill vertically. This first movement of the drill to the ice should not be abrupt. It is necessary to smoothly place the drill on the ice surface, and not to hit it with knives ... It is necessary to firmly press the working part to the ice surface and drill in several quick turns. At the same time, large angles of deflection of the drill from the vertical axis should be avoided. The beating is inevitable. But, if you reduce it to a minimum, it will be possible to drill the entire hole easier and faster, with minimal risk of damage or quickly blunt.

When the ice is passed, it is important to carefully grind the hole so that an even exit forms in the lower part, without sharp edges that can damage the line of the tackle. This is done by a sharp (but without fanaticism) jerk of the drill upward, towards itself, after the working part has passed the ice completely.

It is important what happens to our drill further, after making the required number of holes. Many people simply put the drill next to them on the ice. This is absolutely not true, and even dangerous! Firstly, you can, inadvertently, step on the drill yourself and hurt yourself on sharp knives. A passing angler can step on the drill, or run over a car or snowmobile.

The only sure way is to drill an ice screw into the ice so that it stands upright and is clearly fixed. It is not convenient to hide the instrument in the car, because, often, we change points, drill new holes in the process of fishing.

Secondly, if the drill lies on the snow, it can become covered with ice, which will make it difficult to drill new holes. And attempts to break the ice will lead to damage to the coating, paint and subsequent rusting. So, do not make such simple mistakes and take care of your ice screw.

In addition to the above, you can also give such advice.

If you are moving on ice, you should definitely wear protection on the drill. If you slip, you do not run the risk of running into knives ... Also, this precaution will allow you not to hurt your fishing partners.

If the drill, nevertheless, caught the ice, then you cannot knock it down mechanically, with blows. If this happened, then you need to lower the working part of the drill into the hole and wait 10-20 minutes until the ice thaws.

If you are a supporter of an active search for fish on winter fishing, you often move and drill new holes, then you have no time to wait and you need to initially prevent freezing on the auger auger. To prevent this from happening at all, you need to have with you some kind of rag, or an old towel, to remove excess water after the completion of each series of holes. But, of course, do not try to rub the working part - remember that the knives are sharp! Just dry the auger.

Remember not to drill in place of old holes. The density of the newly frozen ice is much greater than that of the ice surrounding the old hole. As a result, when the drill knives hit this border with different densities, they may simply break, chip, or rapidly dull.

If some unfamiliar fisherman approached you and asks for your drill, then there are only two reasonable choices: either send him or go drill a couple of holes for him yourself ... So your drill will definitely be more intact. Because a fisherman without his drill may not be able to use it normally and screw it up for you at once ...

Difficulties often arise when unscrewing the screws that hold the blades of the ice screw. This is due to oxidation of the metal, rust. You can simplify this process by winding several turns of fum tape, used when installing plumbing fittings, on the screw threads before screwing in.

If you have a domestic ice auger with straight cutting edges, you should be aware that its drilling efficiency varies greatly with temperature. Thus, standard cutting edge angles work optimally at temperatures down to –5 –7 degrees. If the frost is harder, then the ice, accordingly, becomes harder. To speed up the drilling process, you can make shims on the screws that attach the blades of the ice screw (the pair of screws that are closer to the axis of the drill). 0.1-0.2mm sheet metal backings change the angle of attack. This makes it easier to drill the ice, but keep in mind that the load increases, and, therefore, the wear of the knives is accelerated. So, not everyone goes to these experiments.

These are the tips to keep in mind when operating an ice screw. Use them too!

When preparing holes for winter fishing, there are rules that have been formed over the years in practice. The fisherman who drills the ice in the first place he comes across is simply wasting his time. Before this procedure, it is worth considering the bottom topography of the reservoir and carefully choosing a place for the hole. To roughly establish the points of finding the fish, you need to know how they behave, where they accumulate and along what routes they move.

When exploring the terrain, it is not necessary to drill several holes side by side if they are in the same conditions. The next hole should differ from the previous one by some factor influencing the catch: current speed, bottom topography.
Any trifle can be a surprise for an amateur fisherman, for example, ice fragments left after drilling quickly adhere to the surface, creating a loud crunch under the angler's feet.

And if you decide to fish for bream, then in such a situation you can not expect biting at all, because bream is an attentive fish.

And if a sharp gust of wind confuses the tackle, which is difficult to see without glasses, then in general the beginner will feel bad. Often this situation leads to line breaks or loss of tackle. Therefore, the main requirement is the correct work with the gear, which will only bring convenience. The second main point is the order near the hole. The pest will come to the rescue of this. Chopping off a small part of the edge of the ice will give you a better chance of pulling out large prey, such as a huge pike. Often this fish resists to the last, wagging in a circle. If the predator continues to move, then the line can simply break, catching on the lower part of the hole. Therefore, in places where the pike is likely to bite, it is worth cutting a hole in the form of a cone.

It is best to immediately prepare a small number of holes upon arrival at the fishing site, about fifteen, located a little more than five meters from each other. They need to be placed from shallow to deep water. Using a tricky method - sprinkling the holes with snow - you can get rid of the rapid appearance of ice, which otherwise could appear even before your arrival.

Where to hide ice and snow?

Snow and ice never leave the fisherman during the winter season. When drilling a hole, you should work carefully. First you need to find out which direction the wind is. Then they clear the area where the potential hole will be located. You need to remove all the snow so that it is behind your back, doing something like a damper that protects from the cold wind. Part of the snow should be kept next to you, on the right side. This is done so that if a large fish bites, then this snow will be used to shade the hole. When the frost is light, and you are fishing at a shallow depth, a good method in this case is to throw snow on the finished hole, and then poke a small hole there with your finger. It is convenient to send a hook with a nozzle to the bottom of the reservoir through this hole. It is best to use a special spoon if you need to remove ice from the hole.

With the onset of the winter season, the question of buying an ice screw is becoming more and more urgent among fishermen. Someone has an old ice fishing auger and wants to replace it with a newer model, and someone will buy their first copy. Since this thing is not cheap enough, I want to choose exactly the drill that will reliably serve you for a long service, for many years of winter fishing. How to choose the right and what drill For fishing better?

Among the fundamental criteria when choosing such an integral attribute of winter fishing as a drill, it is worth, first of all, to highlight its diameter and manufacturer. The size of the hole, which will turn out in the end, depends on the diameter, and therefore the size of the fish that is supposed to be caught, and depending on the manufacturer, the price, quality, and service life of the product vary. But first things first. The most popular and one might say universal option can be called drills, which drill holes with a diameter of 12-13 cm. Why is this? It is these holes that are suitable for catching almost any fish - pike perch, roach, perch. Of course, you are unlikely to get a 10 kg pike from such a hole, but now we are talking about the versatility of the product.

For those who prefer to move from place to place and drill new holes quite often, the best drill, which at the output gives a hole size with a diameter of 9-10 cm. After all, the smaller the diameter, the easier and faster to drill holes. For those who go fishing for large fish, a 15 cm ice drill is suitable, but for those who are interested exclusively in very large fish, it is worth buy a product that is capable of drilling a hole with a diameter of 18 cm. Even a 15 kg fish will hardly pass into such a hole. Therefore, in order to find out which auger is the best for fishing, it is worth considering your personal preferences. In addition, for those who like to drill ice with a large number of holes in search of cool spots, a titanium drill is suitable, which is much lighter than steel, but more expensive in price.

If you are an athlete fisherman and a lot of not very large fish is better for you, then you need to choose the appropriate drill. If you are a lover of trophy fishing, then only options with the longest knives are suitable here. By the way, in general, most drills are capable of breaking through ice up to 90 cm, but there are exceptions where this parameter increases to 140-160 cm, sometimes with the help of a special insert. Now it's time to talk about an equally important aspect of an ice screw, namely its manufacturer. Which drill is better - domestic or foreign? Both those and others have a number of their advantages and disadvantages, which are worth dwelling on in great detail in order to really understand which drill is good. Among the boers of domestic production, on the shelves of stores, most often there are "Leningrad" and "Barnaul" counterparts.

Barnaul ice screws

The Barnaul plant "Tonar Plus" has been supplying fishing ice augers since 1999 with a drilling diameter of 80mm, 100mm, 130mm, 150mm, 180mm and a drilling depth of up to 1900mm. Now the plant produces the following modifications of ice augers: classic, telescopic, two-handed, sports, titanium. The diameter of the hole to be drilled, depending on the model chosen, ranges from 10-18 cm. There is already plenty to choose from.

The handles of many new drills are much more comfortable in comparison with the "St. Petersburg" brothers, which makes them more like "Scandinavians" in this aspect, and the process itself is facilitated by the possibility of drilling when both hands are involved.

Barnaul The Tonar ice augers are characterized by high speed drilling with minimal effort, combining reliability, durability and cheapness, which is why most anglers use these ice augers. The sketches show dimensions of all modifications of the Barnaul Boers, as well as the shape of knives for them.

Ice screw extensions

If your drill does not have enough height for drilling thick ice, this is a trifle, the situation can be corrected by purchasing an extension rod, or even two, since two versions are made 250 mm and 400 mm. To mount the rod, the handle with the standard rod is disconnected from the auger part, which does not take much time, 1-2 minutes will be enough. The number of extensions mounted by the Tonar manufacturer is not limited, the main thing is that you feel comfortable while drilling. This means that there is no ice with which a drill with this useful equipment could not cope. The installation and dismantling of extension cords does not in any way reduce the uptime of the drill.

Adapter ASh-02 for screwdriver

The ASh-02 adapter for a screwdriver can be used to equip any "Tonar" ice augers, except for the LR-80SD. You can work through the extension adapter UA-400. Tornado ice augers are connected to the adapter directly or through an extension cable UA-800 (UA-400 will not work with Tornado), which is also suitable for telescope drills. The adapter is fixed with an M6 thumbscrew. The adapter shank is clamped in the screwdriver (drill) chuck. What should be the screwdriver? The main requirement is that the torque should not exceed 100 Nm, the voltage for safety should not be more than 18 V. For long-term operation during fishing, a screwdriver with a large battery capacity will be the best. Adapter weight - 0.6 kg.

Adapter extensions UA-400 and UA-800 for working with a screwdriver

To increase the height (length) of all Tonar drills when working with a screwdriver to the ASh-02 adapter when drilling deep holes, you will need an extension UA-400 (except for LR-80SD, Tornado). An extension cord UA-800 is designed for Tornado drills; it is also easy to find in the retail network. Both extensions are suitable for telescopic ice screws.

The composition of the ice screw extensions: extension axle; wing screw M6.
After mounting the UA-400 extension cord, the drill length increases by 455 mm (from UA-800 by 600 mm). In addition, extension cords can be connected to motor drill motors or screwdrivers. To connect the extension cords with the motor-drill shaft, an M6 wing screw is used.

To connect the extension cords with a screwdriver, an adapter with an M6 wing screw is used.
It is permissible to connect with an adapter to screwdrivers with an output shaft diameter of 19 mm. It is permissible to attach extension cords to motors with motor-drills with an output shaft of 19 mm.
The weight of the UA-400 is 0.56 kg. (UA-800 - 0.71 kg.)

Line of ice screws Tonar:

Telescopic fishing drills

Telescopic fishing ice augers have a telescopic extension bar to quickly increase its height when the ice is too thick. The boom is integrated into the axle. In total, the bar has 4 locking positions, every 100 mm. But the ice is drilled with such a drill up to 1.35 m.

Ice augers LR130T, LR150T, LR180T

Technical specifications... The fishing telescopic ice auger has a folding auger and a retractable extension bar, which are its advantages over other models. This ice drill will no longer need the installation of a separate extension rod, it has a standard retractable one, so the drill was called telescopic. Counterclockwise rotation (left). Purpose - drilling holes (holes) in ice. The retractable extension rod has four fixing positions in height (length) every 100 mm for different depths of ice during drilling (1-1.35 m). The use of an adapter adapter for connection to a drill or screwdriver turns the drill into a drill, which, thanks to its good sharpening, drills holes in a few seconds without applying any force during rotation. It is enough to slightly press on the drill.

The composition of the ice screw ЛР130Т (150Т, 180Т)

When delivered to retail chains, Barnaul telescopic ice drills are completed with

• Auger with cutting head 2;
• Brace 5;
• Connecting lock 4;
• Extension rod 9;
• Cutting head 6;
• Knives 1 - 2pcs; (for ЛР180Т-4 pcs.)
• Screw M6X12 GOST 17475-80 for mounting knives - 4 pcs. (for ЛР180Т-8 pcs.)
• Collet 8 (welded);
• Screw 7 for fixing the length of the extension rod;
• Nut 10;
• Plastic case for knives 11;
• Key screwdriver 12;
• Flat washer 13;
• Spring washer 14;
• Cloth cover for cutting cooking;
• Passport.

Bringing the telescopic ice screw ЛР130Т (150Т, 180Т) into working condition

How to work with an ice screw

To drill a hole, you must:
- put the ice screw perpendicularly on the ice;
- slightly pressing the drill, rotate counterclockwise at a uniform speed.

Telescopic ice drill "Tornado-M2"

Advantages of ice augers " Tornado-M ":

• Differs in convenient folding of the handle - more compact, reliable, in addition, they are made with high precision under the close control of the Quality Control Department, there are no backlashes in the joints, precise alignment of the handle with the auger;
• On this drill, a telescopic extension was used, which makes it possible to quickly and easily drill ice up to 1.5 m thick.
• With an adapter adapter for transmitting rotation from a drill or screwdriver, you will save your energy, which is already more and more consumed in the frosty fresh air. The adapter is now not uncommon, there are enough of them in shops selling fishing drills.
• The "Tornado-M" has improved the convenience of the handles - with a reliable frame made of a mixture of high-strength polymers, which allows freezing to the hands in severe frosts;
• The auger is made with an increased step of 10%, which also differs from conventional classic ice augers, this makes it easier to clean the hole from sludge, facilitates drilling, and also eliminates jamming in the hole;
• The cutting head has a geometric difference in shape - the use of bevels at the ends facilitates the drilling process, to put it another way you drill like clockwork, without sweat and tired;
• Bright original color "chameleon" is a polymer paint that is durable and resistant to sudden changes in temperature;
• The package includes a cover made of high-strength Oxford 600D fabric. The blades are made of high quality cutting steel that has been hardened and precision ground.

Telescopic ice screws "Iceberg"

Seamless auger with an increased pitch of the auger turns up to 150 mm, it provides quick release of the hole from the slurry, reduces the drilling effort and prevents the auger from jamming. The removable head is made of durable composite material, therefore it can withstand heavy loads and guarantees a constant cutting angle to the knives.

The high quality steel radial blades are suitable for all types of ice for easy drilling. When using a telescopic extension insert, the use of electric and gas engines is provided, in addition, for an ice drill, you can easily drill ice with a screwdriver if you purchase an adapter for its cartridge.

Telescopic extension insert will allow using the fixed extension holes to adjust the height of the ice screw to the thickness of the ice and the growth of the angler. Non-slip "warm" handles provide maximum comfort while drilling. Reliable polymer coating withstands sharp temperature fluctuations and strong mechanical stress.
There is a possibility of installing an electric and gas engine.

Iceberg-Euro (Iceberg-Euro) 130 (R) -1300

Fishing drill characteristics " Iceberg-Euro 130 (R) -1300 "

• Drilling diameter - 130 mm;
• Drilling depth - up to 1300 mm;
• Ice screw weight - 3.4 ± 0.2 kg.

The price of the ice drill "Iceberg" is 3 times lower than the cost of imported analogs, knives and accessories at reasonable prices.

Adapter for screwdriver for ice augers "Iceberg" "ASh-05"
Designed for the use of a cordless screwdriver when drilling holes with an ice drill "Iceberg". The adapter can be used both with the adapter extension UTA-400 and without it, directly connecting with the ice screw. To fix the adapter, a thumbscrew with an M8 thread is used. The adapter shank is attached to the screwdriver chuck. It is permissible to operate the adapter with a screwdriver with a voltage of 18V and a maximum torque of no more than 100 Nm.
Adapter Specifications:

• The diameter of the hole for fixing with a thumbscrew - 8.5 mm;
• Adapter output shaft diameter - 22 mm;
• Product weight - 0.6 kg.

Iceberg-Siberia (Iceberg-Siberia) 130 (R) -1600

130 - drilling diameter in mm.
R - rotation to the right, that is, clockwise.
1600 - drilling depth in mm.
Handles ice up to 1600 mm deep with ease. Weighs - 3.7 ± 0.2 kg.

Iceberg-Arctic 130 (R) -1900

This drill with its 130 mm diameter does not require extension rods, this is what anglers in the northern regions of Russia dream of. Iceberg-Arctic is made for regions with very cold, frosty winters, where the ice is extremely deep. While drilling, one experiences the pleasant surprise of smooth drilling at a depth of up to 1900 mm, taking into account a diameter of 130 mm, and this is worth a lot.
Ice screw weight - 4.5 ± 0.2 kg
The length in the position prepared for work is 1600-2400 mm.
Folded length - 1175mm.

Iceberg-Siberia (Iceberg-Siberia) 110 (R) -1600

Drilling diameter -110 mm.
Drilling depth - up to 1600 mm.
Ice screw weight - 3.2 ± 0.2 kg.

Iceberg-Mini 130 (R) -850

Drilling diameter -130 mm. Drilling depth - up to 850 mm. Ice screw weight - 2.3 + 0.2 kg.
The compact ice auger is designed for fishing in waters with a small ice thickness and is capable of drilling ice up to 85 cm thick. The length in transport position is only 620 mm.

Ice screw Indigo (Indigo) 130 (R) -1600

The two-blade telescopic Indigo (Indigo) 130 (R) -1600 ice drill is another novelty from the Tonar plant located in the capital of the Altai Territory in the city of Barnaul. The drill is a hybrid of Iceberg-Siberia and Tornado ice augers.

The model shows the idea of ​​the designers aimed at import substitution and the appearance on the world market of the plant's products intended for fishing. Good quality and acceptable to the consumer's pocket the price of the Indigo Boer in the crisis conditions intersect in the constantly growing demand from fishermen.

The handle lock inherited from the Tornado M2 drill provides reliable folding and fixing of the handle without backlash, everything else is from Iceberg-Siberia 130 (R) -1600.

You can see the characteristics of the auger and telescopic extension insert in the description of Iceberg ice augers. In addition, the insert has six holes for fixing in height, depending on the height of the angler and the thickness of the ice in the water. In addition, the extension telescopic insert has an insulator to prevent freezing of the barrel of the handle extension to the barrel of the auger.

The removable head is made of high strength composite material. The guarantee of maintaining a constant cutting angle to the knives is provided for the entire service life.
Radial blades made from blunt-resistant cutting steel ensure easy drilling of all types of ice.

• Drilling diameter - 130 mm;
• Drilling depth - up to 1600mm;
• Length in working position - 1600/2100 mm;
• Transport length - 1175mm;
• Ice screw weight - 3.5kg;
• Right rotation!

Classic fishing drills

Two-handed drills

Boers fishing two-handed differ in that the rotation of the drill is produced by two hands, while the holes are drilled much faster. Two-handed ice augers have an offset of the upper handle of the ice screw by 130 mm, and the lower handle by 150 mm.

Sports

Fishing ice screws sports have an increased length of the screw part. The sport drill is well suited for accelerated drilling to ice depths up to 1100 mm, without removing.

Titanium

Titanium Barnaul ice screws- have advantages: very light and durable; titanium does not rust; the highest quality workmanship; acceptable prices. The following titanium modifications are produced: standard, drilled to a depth of 1 m; with extended spiral auger - ice up to 1.175 m; with telescopic auger - ice up to 1.9 m; with telescopic handle - ice up to 1.4 m.

Ice screws of the Leningrad plant

"Leningradsky" ice screw or, as it is often called "St. Petersburg", is produced at the Northern plant of St. Petersburg (in Soviet times in Leningrad). This is a fairly well-known and popular option among winter fishing enthusiasts.

Ice augers LSZ are the ice augers of the famous Leningrad Northern Plant. Ice augers from LSZ appeared on the market of the USSR and Russia much earlier than the "Barnaul" ones. In addition, most of the country's inhabitants live in the European part of Russia, and therefore also fishermen, therefore the Leningrad, and now St. Petersburg fishing boers are widely known and popular not only in Russia, but also abroad.

The drills manufactured by the LSZ plant are presented in steel and titanium modifications with various distinctive features in the design aimed at achieving convenience and performance in use depending on the characteristics of the ice, as well as reducing weight. All St. Petersburg ice screws can be used using an electric drill and a screwdriver through an adapter.

Ice screw steel LSZ "Leningradskiy" Standard

The most common standard version made of steel from which the origin of the production of Leningrad drills at the plant began. Suitable for drilling holes for sports and recreational fishing. Depending on the number of knives, it can be with three or two knives. The presence of three knives makes the drill more productive, which reduces the time spent on drilling.
Available in three diameters: 100, 130, 150 mm.

Model characteristics

Imported borax

Further we will talk about drills of foreign manufacturers. Recently, it is imported drills that are more popular, both among professionals and among amateurs. The Swedish company Mora can be called the most demanded manufacturer of this type of product. The first distinction of the "foreigner" is the direction of drilling. Among domestic fishing drills, the direction of drilling is counterclockwise, but here it is vice versa. At first glance, this is not an advantage at all, just a fact, but there it is, as you are used to. But in clockwise drilling, the left hand is more involved, and, accordingly, the right hand gets tired less, which is very important in the case when you have to drill a lot of holes. The Mora product range includes 6 options, which are distinguished by color, knife spiral height, drilling diameter (11-20 cm), dimensions. In addition, the Swedish manufacturer's auger handles are equipped with limiters, which makes them much more convenient than everyone else.

The disadvantage of the Mora ice screw is that the knives become dull quickly when sand hits them, but they may not be able to sharpen them. Another noteworthy manufacturer is the Finnish Rapala. Myself ice screw this brand, unlike any other, is equipped not with knives, but with cutting heads. They can be folded in half, or it can only be a handle. The main advantage of this option is its non-separability, integrity along the main pipe, so that even sloped holes can be drilled. It is possible to use interchangeable heads of a different diameter, which will be better suited to a specific situation.

Summing up the results, we can highlight the advantages and disadvantages of drills of foreign and domestic production, as well as determine for yourself which drill for fishing drills better, that is, better and more durable.

1. "Scandinavians" are markedly distinguished by their high cost, in contrast to "domestic" fishing drills.
2. Sharpening knives in foreign models is almost impossible, while among our counterparts - this process does not take much time and effort. At the same time, the native knives of "foreigners" are made of high quality steel, which increases their service life for many years.
3. Among domestic ice augers, there are more often defective, weakly sharpened knives that are insufficiently heat-treated or made with unexpected design documentation of materials, therefore they do not have the necessary rigidity and strength. As a result, the efficiency of such a drill is reduced by several times, although such situations happen in Scandinavian models.

A novelty among all ice augers are motor-drills. Now they are produced with gasoline or electric motors. It is difficult to say that such equipment will be more popular and in demand than conventional manual equipment, because now it is just appearing on the market.

The material from which ice screws are made are steel and titanium. Titanium is an order of magnitude more expensive, but, on the other hand, it is a lighter and more durable material than steel. And yet, most prefer steel counterparts, which, although heavier, will last longer and more efficiently without additional knife sharpening.

Disadvantages of fishing drills

Disadvantages of the Barnaul Boers. Sometimes a defect such as the loosening of the knives' fixing screws appears. This is a weak point not only of Barnaul, but of all domestic Boers. This happens due to inaccurate equipment when drilling and tapping in the drill planes mating with the knives as a result of excessive clearance in the threaded connection.

When buying, you need to pay attention to the threaded connection. The screws should be tightened tightly without backlash, then there will be no problems with unscrewing the screws on the knives.

What to do to prevent knives or screws from unscrewing. Although the screws are standard, but using the selection method, you can try to pick them up within the established GOST tolerance in order to ensure a tighter threaded connection. You can also apply cold welding.

Evaluating the above information, personal requirements and preferences, everyone will determine for himself which drill is better for fishing. But, do not forget that when choosing this or that option, you should be guided by the fact that the ice screw will be your faithful companion on fishing for more than one year, so take seriously the quality of the product, its weight, and the estimated service life.

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