Evolution S28MAG 1 1/8 in Mag Drill
A mid-priced 1 1/8 in mag drill with a real warranty. It beats budget imports for support, but cuts smaller holes.
Amazon $550$550
3.3/5
A light, compact 1 3/8 in mag drill for contractors already on Makita. The Hougen HMD900 cuts a larger hole for less.
- 1 3/8 inLargest cutter
- 10 AMotor
- 26 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$921.33
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Spindle coolant system with a removable reservoir
- About 26 lb with a long 6.3 in stroke
Cons
- One-year warranty, the shortest of the name brands
- Publishes no magnet force
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HB350 |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 10 A |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 3/8 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 850 rpm |
| Stroke | 6.3 in |
| Base and build | |
| Weight | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill
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