Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill
A light mag drill for general fabrication up to 1 1/2 in holes, from a maker that sells to fabrication shops.
Amazon $890$890
The Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill is the better magnetic drill overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill leads on magnet. The Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill costs $217 less ($890 vs $1,107).
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Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill
#11 in Up to 1 5/8 inFull review
A 1 1/2 in mag drill built for daily fabrication use. Buy it for the warranty and safety features, not the price.
Amazon $1,107$1,107
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill for magnet (1,952 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,750 lbf stated magnet force).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drill; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 38 $593.33 per inch of cutter ($890, 1 1/2 in) | 31 $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 26 1,035 W motor | 26 1,035 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 48 1,952 lbf stated magnet force | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 81 27.7 lb | 75 30 lb |
Specifications
| Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,035 W (8 A) | 1,035 W (8 A) |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 1/2 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | 2 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 450 rpm | Single speed, up to 450 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 1,952 lbf | 1,750 lbf |
| Weight | 27.7 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |