Is it ice yet?

[dubob]

So, what model drill do you use Bob. I burned up a DeWalt two years ago.

My current drill is the 2604-20 (tool only).

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You definitely do not need to spend the $$ on a Milwaukee any longer!  There are a few drills out there that have even more torque than the Milwaukee Fuel.  Last year I bought a FLEX (Model #FX1271T-2B) at Lowe's and its their new "contractor grade" line of drills that has 1,400 inch/lbs of torque, comes with two batteries (both a 2.5aHr and 5.0aHr), a charger and hard case for just over $199 on sale!  Not to mention the drill has a limited lifetime warranty!!!  The FLEX drills were developed in Germany and are now available in the US.  This is a drill/hammer-drill and it twists my 30 year-old Mora Blue 8" auger like a dream.  I took the old bottom portion of my hand-cranked Mora and added a bolt (welded) to the bottom portion so it would fit my FLEX drill.  I used it all of last ice season and it works incredible, and I use the drill for everything else the remainder of the year.

The current models of the Milwaukee Fuel 18 drills are 1,400 inch/lbs as well and the 2904-22 comes with two 5.0AH batteries.  Best deal on the 2904-22 I found is Amazon at $267 or from Acme Tool for $260 by adding an accessory worth $25 plus (42 piece drill bit kit at $28.99).  Are the Milwaukee brand and two 5.0AH batteries instead of one 2.5AH & one 5.0AH batteries worth an extra $60/$70?  You decide.