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Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground #8302010 01/04/25 10:15 AM 01/04/25 10:15 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota M Merriam OP trapper
Merriam OP trapper M Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota	Does anyone use a masonry bit for dirtholes in frozen ground? We had rain and then the ground froze solid, so I think the typical trapping augers are a no go. I’m looking at the 1” to 1.5” bits.

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Merriam] #8302041 01/04/25 10:48 AM 01/04/25 10:48 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI. Seldom trapper
Seldom trapper Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI.	Yup, I used a 1” and then wobbled it a bit for a Miranda-type double mouse hole set. Worked very well in frozen clay. Last edited by Seldom; 01/04/25 11:01 AM. "A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!" Youtube Channel- SeldomFales

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Merriam] #8302117 01/04/25 01:06 PM 01/04/25 01:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin	But you still have to dig out the trap bed. If you can drive a stake in this frozen ground, you can just use your stake to create the lure and scent holes. No need to haul around any extra gear. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Merriam] #8302145 01/04/25 01:57 PM 01/04/25 01:57 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota M Merriam OP trapper
Merriam OP trapper M Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota	Yes, I have been just pounding a stake and wallowing it out. I was just looking for a little larger hole, especially putting bait down the hole. Digging a trap bed is a pain, but I can get that chipped out. Seldom, do you know what brand of bit you have? It looks like 1" run anywhere from about $25 up to $100+.

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Merriam] #8302210 01/04/25 03:49 PM 01/04/25 03:49 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI. Seldom trapper
Seldom trapper Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI.	Originally Posted by Merriam Yes, I have been just pounding a stake and wallowing it out. I was just looking for a little larger hole, especially putting bait down the hole. Digging a trap bed is a pain, but I can get that chipped out. Seldom, do you know what brand of bit you have? It looks like 1" run anywhere from about $25 up to $100+. I’m sorry, it’s been quite a while but I do know I bought it off Amazon. BTW, drilling a handful of shallow holes will help with chipping out your trap bed. Last edited by Seldom; 01/04/25 03:51 PM. "A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!" Youtube Channel- SeldomFales

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Seldom] #8302402 01/04/25 06:49 PM 01/04/25 06:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota M Merriam OP trapper
Merriam OP trapper M Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota	Originally Posted by Seldom Originally Posted by Merriam Yes, I have been just pounding a stake and wallowing it out. I was just looking for a little larger hole, especially putting bait down the hole. Digging a trap bed is a pain, but I can get that chipped out. Seldom, do you know what brand of bit you have? It looks like 1" run anywhere from about $25 up to $100+. I’m sorry, it’s been quite a while but I do know I bought it off Amazon. BTW, drilling a handful of shallow holes will help with chipping out your trap bed. Thanks. I'm planning to pick one up and give it a try.

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Merriam] #8302415 01/04/25 06:56 PM 01/04/25 06:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2024 Alaska A AK Timber Tramp trapper
AK Timber Tramp trapper A Joined: Nov 2024 Alaska	I don't make dirt holes, so no experience with that specifically, but a roto hammer with a chipping bit busts frozen material out of equipment tracks effectively, so I'd imagine it would work on the ground too

Re: Masonry Bit for Frozen Ground [Re: Merriam] #8302451 01/04/25 07:26 PM 01/04/25 07:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2017 perry co.Pa wetdog trapper
wetdog trapper Joined: Oct 2017 perry co.Pa	I didn't want to spend $ on a masonry bit so I found a 1" bit for a brace and cut the top piece off that goes in the brace and ground 3 flat sides on it too fit my drill. I think I paid $.50 for it They have 2 cutting blades on them and it works great in frozen ground for me

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