DIY Auger Blade Cover

i have an 8" Eskimo power auger and I lost the blade cover yesterday when i was out. unfortunately i wont be able to get down to bass pro tonight and none of the local Canadian tires carry them.

So i was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what to use for one, i was thinking of just using a 5 gal bucket but its a little too bulky.

Thanks

yup, a small bucket and a bungee cord.

X2 small bucket. Can get a two gallon bucket for less then $3. Take handle off and add a bungee cord. A cheap fix til you can get the proper one.

I didint like the blade cover that came with my auger, it's the style that just covers the blades and uses the ribbed rubber strap as i believe that was causing my blades to dull based on the scrapes i saw inside the cover so i made this, i started with the plastic bucket as well but i travel with a snowmobile so i wanted something durable and this aluminum bucket was the perfect fit for my 8" glued in one of my kids play mats and two bungee cords and viola!!

inside to protect the blades

Thanks guys looks like ill be using a bucket for the weekend

great cover thanks for the idea

Thx for the tip. Great idea, I would have never thought of just a bucket, I usually waaay over complicate everything.....lol

good diy as the gaurds always have issues sooner or later I find. TY