Scotch eye auger advice

[UKAndyB]

Hi all,
After a little advice. I have already looked about for the answer but couldn't decide so hopefully we can get some help.
I am a scout leader and this coming Saturday we go on our anual summer camp. I was looking on getting a auger for the scouts to use during some of their downtime and on our bushcraft day we always plan in.
Does anybody have recommendations one any they have purchased recently and found worked/lasted well? Ideally from Amazon so I can get it here before Friday.
Thanks and if/when we get one I'll post up a mini 'review' on how it stood up.

Thanks

 

[Broch]

Personally, I would consider using a kit of standard augers (provides a range of diameters and lengths) and drive them with a suitably sized socket and a tommy bar. Not quite as 'woodcrafty' as sticking a hazel branch in the eye but more versatile for occasional use.

As far as the eye being used to size the rod; I find whittling the end to fit often gives a tighter joint. You can use visible or blind wedges if you really need a perfect joint.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I used one of these recently, and was able to turn out a reasonable 3 legged stool quite easily.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushcraft-Survival-Outdoor-Multipurpose-Camping/dp/B0BJF1PTRC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1XZGYP97KOZ2B&keywords=scotcheyed%2Bauger&qid=1689605763&sprefix=scotch%2Beye%2Bauger%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-7&th=1

 

[UKAndyB]

I used one of these recently, and was able to turn out a reasonable 3 legged stool quite easily.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushcraft-Survival-Outdoor-Multipurpose-Camping/dp/B0BJF1PTRC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1XZGYP97KOZ2B&keywords=scotcheyed%2Bauger&qid=1689605763&sprefix=scotch%2Beye%2Bauger%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-7&th=1

Thanks I'll give it a look

 

[UKAndyB]

Personally, I would consider using a kit of standard augers (provides a range of diameters and lengths) and drive them with a suitably sized socket and a tommy bar. Not quite as 'woodcrafty' as sticking a hazel branch in the eye but more versatile for occasional use.

As far as the eye being used to size the rod; I find whittling the end to fit often gives a tighter joint. You can use visible or blind wedges if you really need a perfect joint.

Certainly worth considering in getting a selection for the group to have to hand.

 

[Glass-Wood-Steel]

I used one of these recently, and was able to turn out a reasonable 3 legged stool quite easily.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushcraft-Survival-Outdoor-Multipurpose-Camping/dp/B0BJF1PTRC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1XZGYP97KOZ2B&keywords=scotcheyed%2Bauger&qid=1689605763&sprefix=scotch%2Beye%2Bauger%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-7&th=1

I have seen this style around a bit, cheap enough too as you have found it to work.
I was tickled though as it is available in 2 colours "brown" or "Gary"