A do-it-yourself ice drill from a chainsaw, the scheme of which is presented in the article, can be made using our recommendations. This will facilitate the work of the fisherman. Using a non-automated device for drilling ice is very difficult, this makes the process more time-consuming. You can, of course, buy such equipment, but it will cost much more, in addition, for those for whom fishing is just a hobby, such a purchase will be inappropriate. The use of a chainsaw as the basis for a future tool is the most suitable option. In the process of carrying out the work, it will be necessary to modernize the tool. This does not mean that the chainsaw is subsequently not to be used, its master can also be used if necessary.
Preparation of materials and tools
A do-it-yourself ice drill from a chainsaw, a diagram of which will be given below, can be made only if there is a certain set of materials and tools. Among them are:
- chainsaw;
- ice drill;
- gearbox;
- plywood;
- washers;
- bolts
- nuts
- a metal tube;
- grinder;
- screwdriver;
- jigsaw;
- grinding machine;
- drilling machine;
- lathe;
- welding machine;
- drill.
Preparatory work before making an ice drill
Be sure to prepare the whole set of materials and tools, otherwise you will not be able to carry out work. This example uses a gasoline saw sold under the brand name STIHL MS180. But choosing an ice drill, you can choose the diameter that suits you. A gearbox that can be borrowed from an old MAKITA HP2033 brand drill will also be needed. In the process, plywood is also useful, the thickness of which should be equal to 20 mm, but it is preferable to prepare a metal sheet instead. As fasteners, which will act as additional components, you can highlight nuts, washers, and bolts. You will not be able to make an ice drill from a chainsaw with your own hands, the scheme of which should be in front of you throughout the entire process, unless you have previously prepared a 27 mm head.
Handle Recommendations
The design will be supplemented by elements, including a pen, it can be made from improvised materials. For example, in such cases, a metal tube is often used. But in order to make it convenient to use the tool, the handle must be sealed, so it will not cause discomfort, and wet hands cannot be burned about it. So, you have to prepare any suitable insulation material for this. You will need a tube with a length of 25 cm, you must choose the one that has thick walls. In the example, we will consider the case when the former ISTANA boot lid shock absorber is used. It is worth noting that it is necessary to prepare a metal sanitary pipe 15 x 15 cm.
Features of the selection of the gear to the tool
Do-it-yourself ice saw from a chainsaw, the circuit of which can be developed independently or borrowed from this article, can be made correctly and expected to function properly if you select a gearbox according to the rules. This is due to the fact that this element acts as the basis of any tool for drilling ice, made on the basis of a chainsaw. The gearbox can be borrowed from old power tools. Thus, in order to make the right choice, it is necessary to be guided by some rules, among them - the gear ratio, which varies between 1: 25-1: 50, in addition, the rotation should be direct. Both the tail and the gear shaft must rotate in the same direction. If ice drills for fishing are made using the gearbox mentioned in the example, the tool will work correctly, since this gearbox has a gear ratio of 1:30. Gearboxes, which belong to this type, have a shaft, which is a continuation of the motor rotor, which then must be removed by means of a grinder.
Plywood processing
If you did not find plywood of sufficient thickness, then you can use two sheets that must be glued together. So, if there is a sheet with a thickness of 10 mm, then you can get a sheet with a higher strength, using two sheets. Beforehand, marking holes that will be needed to install bolts, drawers and studs. In addition, using a 45 mm pen drill, you need to make a hole by placing it opposite the sprocket, in addition to it there should be one more that is necessary for the nuts. All these manipulations are recommended to be performed on a special drilling machine.
Head positioning recommendations
Making ice drills for fishing, you will need to work with the upper edge of the plywood sheet, on which you will have to make a recess, while you can not do without a grinding machine. After that, the gearbox is applied to the workpiece so that it becomes possible to determine at what distance the head should be. It is necessary to take into account the features of the chainsaw used, which has an asterisk for 6 rays. This indicates that a 27 mm head is required.
Then the head is attached by welding to the gear shaft. Carrying out these manipulations, you must be careful and careful. In addition, you should center the head. Assuming even the most minor inaccuracy, this can cause permanent damage to the chainsaw. When everything is done, you can begin to mount the gearbox to the plywood, the last of which is screwed to the chainsaw in advance. At the next stage, it is necessary to actuate the chainsaw and analyze the result of the work performed.
Work on the screw and process features
Homemade ice drill is not complete without the use of a screw. For the next stage, it is necessary to use a thick-walled tube, borrowed from the former shock absorber of the luggage compartment of the car. The shock absorber must be mechanically attached to the body using two bolts. It is necessary to work on the adapter, which will lead from the gearbox to the screw. For its manufacture, a pipe can be used, from which it is necessary to cut a workpiece with a length of 15 cm. After that, rings are welded onto the segment. Do not forget that the adapter must also be carefully processed using a lathe for this.
Pen making
If you decide to make an ice drill yourself, how to make it, you need to know for sure. Thus, the design has yet to be supplemented with a pen. It must be picked up or made on their own. In addition, after you need to think about how it will be attached. In order to make the ice drill more convenient to use, you can mount the handles from different sides. But you need to get rid of excess plywood. Sealing material should be put on the handle.
If you are thinking about how to make an ice drill from a chainsaw, then you should definitely know that the handle can be strengthened with self-tapping screws. Once again, plywood must be subjected to processing using a jigsaw. Such work must be done carefully, and they are performed in order to get rid of all that is superfluous.
Replacing plywood with metal
Winter ice drill can be performed after the purchase of a ready-made nozzle for a chainsaw. However, the independent manufacture of the tool will cost not only cheaper, but it will be much more pleasant to use your own work. It is possible to make full use of the above instructions in the manufacture, however, as one remark on this installation is the replacement of plywood with a steel sheet. This, as practice shows, will make it possible to obtain a tool with higher strength characteristics. This is due to the fact that wood cannot be compared with steel in these qualities. The latter is not subjected to deformation, in addition, it is not afraid of mechanical stress. An ice drill drawing, drawn up before starting work, will allow you to do the work correctly.
Knife sharpening
In order for the ice drill to work for a long time, it is necessary to sharpen its knives from time to time, for this it is necessary to prepare a bar made of abrasive material. The working surface should be wide and flat. When purchasing, you must make sure that there are no potholes and chips on the surfaces. Sharpening of the ice drill knives is done by a bar, the grain of which is medium or small. You can use sandpaper, which has a marking ranging from H4 to H6. It is impossible to use a stone that was involved in sharpening more than 15 sets of blades, since it is covered with bumps and chips. This indicates that normal sharpening will not work.
The angle at which the cutting edges can be located can be slightly changed. If it is necessary to drill soft ice or ice in which there are inclusions of sand, the angle should be preferably 90 degrees. In this case, the knife will not bite excessively into the ice and will remain sharp longer. If there is sand in the ice, then the blade should be prepared especially carefully. If you decide to use an abrasive block for sharpening , then it should be placed on a table or horizontal surface, strengthened to prevent slipping. To do this, you can apply a thin sheet of rubber or double-sided tape. Sharpening the ice drill knives at the first stage involves eliminating the existing burrs. To do this, the knife is a large face on the surface for sharpening. When sharpening, the blade must be moved in a circular motion. The clamp should be uniform. This will allow for high-quality sharpening.
Finally
The diameter of the ice drill can be selected individually by the fisherman, since this indicator will depend on the needs for fishing. However, the remaining recommendations must be strictly followed. Only then will it be possible to achieve the expected result.