Mag Drill Buying Guides

Low Profile Mag Drills: Measure Before You Choose

Evaluate low profile magnetic drills using operating clearance, cutter family, depth, handles and exact model revision.

Budget Mag Drill Buying Guide: Calculate the Usable Cost

Find value in a budget magnetic drill by checking required capacity, complete accessories, documentation and service before price.

Rent, Buy Used or Buy New: Mag Drill Cost Worksheet

Compare magnetic drill rental, used equipment and new purchase using complete job cost, condition, support and realistic reuse.

DEWALT DWE1622K

a corded two-speed option for buyers who need a 2-inch annular capacity without maintaining a battery fleet

Annular diameter

2″ maximum

Cutting depth

2″ maximum

A 2-inch annular cutter rating does not mean this drill accepts a 2-inch twist drill. It also does not turn the two fixed spindle speeds into variable speed. Do not copy specifications from DWE1622K-QS or other regional versions into a US purchase.

Hougen HMD904

a general fabrication model whose part-number differences matter almost as much as its headline capacity

Annular diameter

1.5″ maximum

Cutting depth

2″ maximum

The newer permanent-magnet HMD904 is a distinct configuration, not a feature to assign to every HMD904. Likewise, swivel models have different weights and magnetic force figures. A product card should identify the exact configuration instead of combining the most attractive attributes across the range.

Hougen HMD130

a purpose-built low-profile option when physical clearance prevents an upright drill from reaching the hole

Annular diameter

1.375″ maximum

Cutting depth

1″ maximum

Cutter compatibility is the main purchasing trap. RotaLoc Plus uses a bayonet-style shank, so an ordinary 3/4-inch Weldon set is not a direct substitute. The 1-inch depth limit also means a compact body does not give the same material range as a full-size 2-inch-depth drill.