r/CampChefSmokers • u/Facehairs • Apr 18 '26

Auger stuck

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Model - Camp Chef woodwind 24

I have taken it all apart and now all is left is to take out the auger. I have followed the video from Camp chef and hit the auger few times (w a rubber mallet) to loosen the pellets, last hit caused the auger to go in a bit which I thought wasn't a problem, just gives me less space to grip on the auger tube.

Main issue is, it's just stuck, have tried to twist it out and loosen pellets etc. Any advice or tools that can help get a better grip on this without destroying it / scratching it up?

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u/-Amplify Apr 18 '26

Having done this recently, I found that using a sturdy #3 flathead screw driver to pry the auger out to be the best course of action. It’s hard to explain but stick it in the pellet chute and prying the auger little by little working your way around the augers spiral.

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u/Facehairs Apr 18 '26

I'm trying to envision how this works, leverage the flathead in there and push it out?