How to drill a hole in thick ice with an ice drill?

	Drilling holes in ice with a drill bit is basically the same as drilling a hole in wood.
	You will need to attach the ice drill adapter to the drill and then attach the drill securely.
	To attach the adapter, follow the instructions that came with it. It should attach to the drill chuck (just like a drill) and a fabric loop should run around the back of the tool, attached to the handle for added support. For more information on how to attach a drill to a drill chuck, see: Cordless Drills
	Step 1 - Get into a safe position You will need to make sure you are standing with your feet slightly apart so that you have a solid foundation. Lean forward slightly so you can lean on the rig, but don't lean on the auger.
	The reason for this is that ice drills operate under high torque, which means that the driller will push away from you while drilling the hole. If you're not securely anchored, you may end up running circles around your drill bit, desperately trying to hold onto it while it's in the ice, but not very much!
	Step 2 - Drill until you hit the water Activate the drill and let it do its job. You don't need to apply a lot of downward pressure.
	You will know the hole is ready when you hear a splash as the drill hits the water. Keep doing a few more spins to make sure you enter the ice correctly.
	Step 3 - Rinse off the ice chips While your auger is submerged in water, turn it back for a second or two before pulling it out of the well. This will wash away any slush flying underwater rather than dragging it back onto the ice surface.
	Now you are ready to start fishing!
	Remember that you should only drill through thick ice (at least 400mm or 16 inches) otherwise you and all your expensive equipment could end up swimming in very cold water!