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Drill with Ice Master Adapter

Kovac II Ice Master

Turn your power drill and hand auger into a power auger!

What is the Ice Master?

The Ice Master is an affordable two-piece conversion kit that turns your power drill and hand auger into a power auger! It consists of the exclusive retainer disk and adapting pin.

Diagram of ice master adapter and retainer

Compatible With

Strikemast Ice Auger logo
Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear Logo
Normark Hunting Logo

Exclusive Retainer

Diagram of Ice Master adapter and retainer
  • Protects the auger from going to the bottom should it disengage from the drill chuck
  • Takes the weight of the auger off of the chuck and puts it on the handle protecting the chuck from damage
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  • Pick the kit to work on your adjustable pin or thread type auger.
  • Fits 1/2″ Drill Chucks
    • Sizes 4″, 5″, 6″, 7″, 8″
  • Drill up to 35 Holes on One Charge!

Watch a quick how-to/demonstration of The Ice Master Adapter in action!

FAQ

It depends on the auger size, power of the drill, sharpness of the blades, batteries (the newer the better), weather, and ice depth. The average recommended set up, about 20-25 holes. You probably can get 50 with a new 24V drill, a 4” auger, new blades, new batteries, 6” of ice, and about a 55-degree day. But if you drilled that many holes, when were you fishing?

It is actually cheaper to buy one. The Ice Master is priced low enough (because of mass quantities) so it is less expensive to buy one than make one. The crimping tool for the bungee fasteners is a $20.00 item. If you have a threaded auger, the tap is $38.00. Then there is material costs. Metal, plastic, bungee cord, and the bungee fasteners. Plus the time to machine it and put it together.

It’s not recommended spinning it in the air for either type auger. When you stop it, most drills have brakes on them, you may damage the chuck with a sudden stop and no pressure on it. Because of the thread design, after drilling your first hole it should seat itself tight. Just like it did with the original handle. Check it for the first few holes to be safe.

Safety reasons. It is safer to start drilling with a little downward pressure. If your starting above 90 degrees, it is harder to control.

All the augers tested where about 29”. Some are shorter. This is usually plenty. If it’s not, Strikemaster has extensions available on their web site. But still try to start below 90 degrees and add it on after you can stay below the 90 degrees.

Yes, you will need a tax ID # to buy wholesale. Go to the contact page email or call for pricing.