Electromagnetic Drills?

[ephotrod]

I'm looking to purchase a variable speed electromagnetic drill. I'm on a budget like everyone else in the world, looking to spend no more than 600 dollars. Can anyone recommend a brand and tell me what i should look for in a used unit.
Josh

 

[bad_idea]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MILWAUKEE-Magnetic-Drill-Press-3F865?Pid=search

i know this one is a little above your budget to buy new, but maybe you can find one used. i work in ship repair and use one like this at work all the time. ship repair is hell on tools, and this model holds up to the abuse. a very capable, adjustable machine. a little heavy to carry to the job site tho, makes for a work out. it also comes in a version that has a 2 speed gear box for low speed, high torque.

 

[jtrace]

I have the same drill in my home shop and works great highly recomend it,but pricey...

John

 

[sprint7]

I have a used Hougen 904 drill I would like to sell. PM me if interested and I will send you some pictures. Here is a link

http://www.hougen.com/mag_drills/hmd904/hmd904.html

 

[Zrexxer]

I second the idea of looking on the used market. I got my Milwaukee for less than half your price point, with a bunch of annular cutters.

 

[ephotrod]

Sprinter7 you have a pm.
Josh

 

[sprint7]

Sprinter7 you have a pm.
Josh

I couldn't figure how to send a pic in a PM so here are a few pictures of the drill. I also sent you a PM.

 

[tatra]

keep in mind if you are going to use a drill in a vertical position [ ex. drilling holes in a frame ], be sure to have it tethered in case of power outage.........and we use the grainger one at work, things do hold up to abuse quite well..........

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have an old Black and Decker 1551 3/4" revesable drill press with a mag base. It was $100 with a pallet of stuff from a sale.

 

[bad_idea]

keep in mind if you are going to use a drill in a vertical position [ ex. drilling holes in a frame ], be sure to have it tethered in case of power outage.........and we use the grainger one at work, things do hold up to abuse quite well..........

or some jack @$$ unplugs the ext cord while you are drilling through the bulkhead. twice.

if drilling overhead or through a bulkhead, etc... be sure to use the safety chains.