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