Nils USA is the way to go.

[dubob]

[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I have an 18V Ryobi and used it on my 6" (it comes in an 8" version as well) [/#800000][/font] [url "http://www.nilsmaster.com/web2008_006.htm"]Nils convertible cordless hand auger[/url] [font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]most of last season. It never let me down and would cut about 15 holes (12" to 18" of ice) before needing to change batteries. I always took two batteries. The drill would stop several times during a hole drill, but letting off the trigger for a couple of seconds would reset it and I could go again. But the drill is still going strong for home projects.[/#800000][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"]
[#800000][/#800000][/font] [font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]This year, I am getting a[/#800000][/font] [url "http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factory-reconditioned-milwaukee-2604-82-m18-fuel-18v-cordless-lithium-ion-hammer-drill-with-xc-batteries/milr2604-82,default,pd.html?start=5&q=2604-20"]Factory Reconditioned Milwaukee 2604-82 M18 FUEL 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill with XC Batteries[/url].

[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Watch the video below.[/#800000][/font]

[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]You can buy the Nils AND the reconditioned Milwaukee for about what you will spend for that gas auger. And with the Nils, if the drill every stops working you can still drill by hand. Can you do that with either of the gas units?[/#800000][/font]
[signature]