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Hougen HMD130 Guide: Capacity, Fit and Buying Checks
Hougen HMD130 is a purpose-built low-profile option when physical clearance prevents an upright drill from reaching the hole. 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
Manufacturer recommends suitable stick or gel lubricant for RotaLoc Plus. A model-specific minimum mounting thickness has not been confirmed here; check the exact operator manual before choosing a workpiece.
- Power: 115V model 0130101; separate 230V 0130201
- Annular diameter: 1.375 inches maximum
- Cutting depth: 1 inches maximum
- Speed: 450
- Cutter interface: RotaLoc Plus bayonet twist-lock; not generic 3/4-inch Weldon
- Base: electromagnetic
When it belongs on your shortlist
Measure the available space before browsing by motor size. The drill body is only part of the access problem: you also need room to place it, operate its handle and manage the cutter and slug. Make a cardboard footprint or dimensioned sketch of the proposed setup, then compare it with the manufacturer's drawing rather than a marketplace photograph.
An upright drill may have enough cutting capacity yet be impossible to position inside a frame. That is the specific problem a low-profile machine addresses. Check the approach path as well as final working space: a drill that fits on a drawing might still be difficult to insert or withdraw. Plan cutter access and slug clearance before committing to this specialized format.
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Check model, regional version, included accessories and current seller details before ordering.
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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.
Questions, answered
Can HMD130 use standard Weldon cutters?
Its native cutter system is RotaLoc Plus, not a standard 3/4-inch Weldon arbor. Do not buy a generic Weldon set assuming direct compatibility.
Which pilot pin goes with RotaLoc Plus cutters?
Hougen identifies pilot 17810 for RotaLoc Plus cutters. The native bayonet interface is not a 3/4-inch Weldon shank. Match the exact cutter and pilot to the current manufacturer documentation.
