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
The Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill rates 3.2 among up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drills; the Hougen HMD905 Magnetic Drill rates 2.8 among 2 in and larger ones. The Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill costs $650 less ($1,107 vs $1,757).
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Hougen HMD905 Magnetic Drill
#14 in 2 in and largerFull review
The two-speed Hougen for 2 in holes. It earns its price in daily use, not in occasional jobs.
Amazon $1,757$1,757
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 1 5/8 in and 2 in and larger), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | Hougen HMD905 Magnetic Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) | 25 $878.50 per inch of cutter ($1,757, 2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter | 33 2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 26 1,035 W motor | 39 1,150 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 75 30 lb | 62 35 lb |
Specifications
| Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | Hougen HMD905 Magnetic Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,035 W (8 A) | 1,150 W (9 A) |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 1/2 in | 2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | 2 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 450 rpm | Two-speed, up to 450 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 1,750 lbf | 1,750 lbf |
| Weight | 30 lb | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |