Features
- Drills up to 2 in. through 2 in. of structural steel
- 2‑speed mechanical transmission with 5 variable settings per gear (10 total speeds)
- Permanent magnetic base (no electrical charge required)
- Anti‑rotation safety system that shuts the tool down if excessive rotational motion is detected
- Quick‑change chuck system: supports 3/4 in. Weldon‑style shank and 5/8 in. keyed chuck attachment
- Forward/reverse control for tapping and other applications
- Onboard LED to illuminate the drilling area
- TOOL CONNECT chip ready (chip sold separately)
- Kit includes (2) FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah batteries and a fast charger
- Rated up to 40 holes per charge when used with the specified DCB609G battery (manufacturer test condition)
Specifications
| Battery Capacity (Ah) | 9 |
| Battery Type | DEWALT FLEXVOLT (DCB609G) 9.0 Ah |
| Voltage | 20V MAX (maximum initial voltage; nominal 18V) |
| Power Source | Cordless |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Maximum Drilling Capacity | 2 in. hole through 2 in. structural steel |
| Length Of Drill Stroke (In) | 5.8 |
| Transmission | 2‑speed mechanical with 5 variable settings per gear (10 total speeds) |
| Chuck Compatibility | 3/4 in. Weldon‑style shank; 5/8 in. keyed chuck attachment |
| Chuck Size (Keyed) | 5/8 in. |
| Maximum Speed (Rpm) | 800 RPM (listed on retailer specification) |
| Onboard Light | Yes (LED) |
| Anti‑Rotation System | Yes |
| Magnetic Base | Permanent magnetic base (no electrical charge required) |
| Included Batteries | 2 × DCB609G FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah |
| Included Charger | DCB118 fast charger |
| Kit Contents | DCD1624 drill press, feed handle set, reservoir bracket, Allen key, wrench, wing bolts, kit box, (2) DCB609G batteries, DCB118 charger, 5/8 in. keyed chuck attachment, chuck key, fluid reservoir with tube, chip guard, safety chain, ejection pins |
| Product Weight (Lbs) | 31.8 |
| Product Height (In) | 13.6 |
| Shipping Weight (Lbs) | 59.0 (varies by seller) |
| Tool Sku/Mpn | OPT SKU DW-DCD1624GX2 / MPN DCD1624GX2 |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911984010 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 13.6 in × 19.38 in × 28.15 in (tool/kit dimensions vary by source) |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
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Cordless, brushless magnetic drill press designed for on‑site metal drilling. It uses a permanent magnetic base to attach to steel and can drill up to a 2 in. hole through 2 in. of structural steel. The unit has a 2‑speed mechanical transmission with five variable settings per gear (10 total speeds), a quick‑change chuck system that accepts 3/4 in. Weldon‑style shanks and a 5/8 in. keyed chuck attachment, and onboard LED lighting. This kit includes a fast charger and two 20V MAX FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah batteries. The tool is TOOL CONNECT chip ready (chip sold separately).
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile On-Site Steel Drilling & Tapping
Offer a rapid-response service to drill and tap holes on erected steel—beam connections, equipment frames, catwalks—without generators or cords. The magnetic base anchors to structural members, and the 40-holes-per-charge rating with spare FLEXVOLT batteries keeps you moving. Market to GCs, steel erectors, and MEP contractors for last-minute field fixes.
Handrail and Guardrail Retrofit Crew
Specialize in drilling, enlarging, and tapping holes for handrail posts, balcony guards, and stair stringers on-site. The forward/reverse control streamlines tapping and backing out broken fasteners. Package per-opening pricing, include hardware, and upsell stainless or concealed-fastener options.
Structural Punch-List Specialist
Target punch-list items like misaligned bolt holes, additional connection plates, and equipment mount changes. The quick-change chuck lets you swap between annular cutters and twist bits fast, while the anti-rotation system increases safety in awkward positions. Bill as time-and-materials with minimum call-out fees.
Pre-Drilled Industrial Furniture Kits
Produce bolt-together desk, bench, and shelving kits from angle and plate with precisely drilled patterns. Ship flat with hardware and instructions. The mag drill ensures consistent, jig-free hole accuracy in small-batch production and enables large decorative holes with annular cutters for a branded look.
Tool + Operator Rental Micro-Service
Rent the mag drill with an operator for half- and full-day jobs to small shops and makers who need occasional heavy drilling. Include batteries, annular cutters, and coolant. Use TOOL CONNECT chips for asset tracking and to offer discounted rates to repeat customers who book via your scheduling app.
Creative
Industrial Rivet-Look Bookshelf
Build a bolted angle-iron bookshelf with plate gussets for an authentic factory aesthetic. Use the magnetic base to clamp onto flat bar and angle stock and drill perfectly aligned hole sets for carriage bolts. Swap to annular cutters via the quick-change Weldon shank for clean pass-throughs on thicker gussets, and use forward/reverse to tap threads where you want hidden fasteners.
Perforated Light Sculpture
Create a freestanding steel sculpture made from perforated plate with gradient hole patterns that glow from internal LEDs. The 10-speed transmission lets you dial in speeds for different bit sizes while the onboard LED helps lay out complex patterns. Annular cutters can produce large, crisp apertures up to 2 in. for dramatic light cones.
Modular Garden Trellis Panels
Fabricate weathering-steel trellis panels with geometric hole arrays and bolt-on standoffs. The permanent magnetic base keeps the drill stable on sheet and angle frames, producing repeatable hole grids for plant ties and mounting points. Tap threads in the frame so panels can be reconfigured seasonally without welding.
Urban Bike Rack Series
Design a family of steel bike racks with custom patterns, city logos, or wayfinding arrows drilled into plate. Use annular cutters for large holes that double as lock points and the keyed chuck for smaller layout holes. The cordless setup makes prototyping and small-batch runs easy in any workspace without a power drop.
Firewood Rack + Tool Caddy
Build a heavy-duty indoor/outdoor log rack with a removable tool caddy. Drill clean bolt-throughs in flat bar and tube, and tap accessory holes along the uprights for hooks and shelves. Anti-rotation shutoff adds confidence when working on awkward, heavy stock.