What is a Magnetic Drill?
A magnetic drill is a specialized portable power tool
used for drilling holes in steel and similar metals.
• They are used on the job site or in the shop
• Also referred to as a mag drill, portable base
drills, portable drill press
When Do I Use a Mag Drill?
It can be time-consuming and cumbersome
to try to maneuver large steel or pipe into
position at a stationary drill press or work center.
A portable magnetic drill allows you to take the
drill to the work piece, instead of trying to bring
the work piece to the drill.
• A portable magnetic drill may be
used in any position—vertical,
horizontal, or overhead (upside down)
Where is a Mag Drill Used?
• Steel Fabrication
• Building & Construction
• Bridge Rebuilding
• Mining
• Ship Building
• Truck, RV & Special Vehicle Build
• Pipeline, Offshore & Oil Fields
• Welding Shops
• Power Utilities
• Railroad Industries
• Maintenance Facilities
• Mobile Repair Shops
• Machinery Riggers
Mag Drills can also have many options/accessories to
help increase the products versatility
• Coolant bottle system
• Swivel base magnet
• Multi-speed gear box
• Power feed
• Drill chucks
• Pipe adapters
• Countersinking
• Tapping
• Arbor adapters
• Vac-Pad™
Which Mag Drill Do I Select?
The mag drill you select depends upon:
• Application
• Diameter of hole
• Depth of hole to be drilled (D.O.C. Depth of Cut)
• Drilling speed requirements
• Number of holes
• Work environment
• Space / physical limitations
• Type of material to be drilled - Please call us to discuss your specific application