Help with new power adapter for ice auger

[isda]

I just purchased a power adapter for my ice auger to try and drill holes with my drill. My question is how do I keep my auger from cutting a 12" hole with my 8” auger? My drill is an older blue ( Mora I think). Can I somehow add a screw to keep the blades from walking?
Thanks!
[signature]

[Baitfish55]

Try new blades the blades with the notches in them. And maybe more down force?
[signature]

[isda]

My blades are brand new from Mora. Will those baldes work on a hand auger I thought they were only for the gas augers?
[signature]

[Baitfish55]

They may make it a lot harder to work by hand, but with drill adaptor they might be the fix your looking for. I switched to them for the same reason. I put the same auger on a gas engine.
[signature]

[isda]

How much was the gas engine? Or did you just have it around?
[signature]

[Baitfish55]

It was $179 @ Harbor Freight it was on sale. I had to cut the top off the bit it came with and weld it to my mora bit. This has caused some controversy on this site. It works great!
[signature]

[isda]

That is sweet. Is it something like the pic?
[signature]

[isda]

How do you deal with the rps isn't 3500 a bit much for an ice auger? Or did you put your own gearbox on it? With a converter to keep the power down.
[signature]

[Baitfish55]

It is a predator engine but it's a auger power head. Complete with gearbox and clutch 150 rpm at full throttle. 18 lbs.
[signature]

[isda]

Ok now I'm really interested! I love DIY.
A few more questions if you don't mind. If the motor is a 4-stroke how does it do being laid down wont it hurt the engine?
Where can I find the gearbox and clutch?
[signature]

[Baitfish55]

So I'll clarify it came with gearbox and clutch. All I did was cut the top off the earth auger bit and weld it to my ice auger bit and put gas in it(2 stroke mix 25/1).
I am careful when I set it down. The first time I laid it on its side the gas cap leaked. So I simply rotated it so the cap was up rite. And I carry a can of starting fluid for those cold days (it didn't like -11 F.) one spray and it jumps to life.
[signature]

[Baitfish55]

I should tell I had to make sure it's welded strait. You can imagine what it would do if it is not straight. And I will answer any other ?'s.
[signature]