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FEIN JHM USA 101 Guide: Capacity, Fit and Buying Checks

By John Morris · Updated 2026-09-07 · Research methodology

FEIN JHM USA 101 is a FEIN model for buyers who need more annular diameter than the ShortSlugger II provides. This is a specification-based buying guide, not a hands-on test. Use the exact model number and the required hole dimensions to decide whether it belongs on your shortlist.

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What the documented specification tells you

Integrated tank. A model-specific minimum mounting thickness has not been confirmed here; check the exact operator manual before choosing a workpiece.

  • Power: Confirm nameplate on US product 72725261124
  • Annular diameter: 1.5 inches maximum
  • Cutting depth: 2 inches maximum
  • Speed: 480 no-load; 330 full-load
  • Cutter interface: 3/4-inch straight shank
  • Base: Magnetic base with motor-start holding-force interlock

When it belongs on your shortlist

Begin the comparison with the hole size you must deliver. The additional quarter inch of maximum diameter can settle the choice immediately for some drawings. If both machines cover your work, the decision moves to handling, spindle speed, accessory fit and support. An interlock is a useful feature to understand, but it cannot substitute for a correctly prepared workpiece.

For a purchase comparison, write loaded and no-load RPM in separate columns. This avoids accidentally treating the USA 101's operating speed as a direct equivalent to an alternative's unloaded speed. Next add the hole sizes, cutter material and manufacturer recommendations for your job. Speed figures only become useful when they are connected to the cutter and workpiece rather than ranked from highest to lowest.

Compare a documented alternative

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The limitation to check first

The published 2-9/16-inch stroke and 2-inch cutting depth describe different measurements. Extra travel does not authorize a deeper cutter. FEIN also separates 330 RPM under load from 480 RPM no-load; use the same condition when comparing alternatives.

Questions, answered

What cutter capacity does JHM USA 101 provide?

FEIN specifies HSS annular cutters up to 1-1/2 inches in diameter and a maximum cutting depth of 2 inches, with a 3/4-inch straight-shank holder.

Sources & further reading

Specification-based guidance; no hands-on performance testing is claimed.

Documented alternatives to compare

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DEWALT DWE1622KModel guide available

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.

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Evolution EVOMAG42Model guide available

Evolution EVOMAG42

a larger-capacity alternative to the S28MAG when a single-speed corded machine suits the work

Annular diameter
1.625″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The US product page lists one speed, not two. Do not import a speed range from a different Evolution machine. Its chuck accessory information also distinguishes the chuck from the HTA47 adapter; confirm what the exact package contains before buying a twist-drill accessory.

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