Features
- Drills up to a 2 in. hole through 2 in. of structural steel
- 2-speed mechanical transmission with 5 variable settings per gear (10 total speeds)
- Permanent magnetic base for attachment to steel
- Quick-change chuck system for tool-free switching between 3/4 in. Weldon-style shank and 5/8 in. keyed chuck
- Anti-rotation safety system that shuts down the tool if excessive rotational motion is detected
- Forward/reverse switch for tapping and varied applications
- Onboard LED to illuminate the drilling area
- Accessory compatibility via motor height adjustment
- Tool Connect chip ready for asset tracking (chip sold separately)
- Brushless motor
Specifications
| Power Source | Cordless |
| Motor Type | Brushless |
| Maximum Drilling Capacity | Up to 2 in. hole through 2 in. structural steel |
| Chuck Compatibility | 3/4 in. Weldon-style shank and 5/8 in. keyed chuck |
| No Load Speed (Rpm) | 810 (listed) |
| Length Of Drill Stroke (In) | 5.8 |
| Product Height (In) | 13.6 |
| Product Weight (Lbs) | 31.8 |
| Has Led Light? | Yes |
| Has Perform & Protect? | Yes |
| Includes | Allen key, wrench, wing bolts, 5/8 in. keyed chuck attachment, chuck key, fluid reservoir with tube, chip guard, safety chain, ejection pins, feed handle set, reservoir bracket (tool only; battery and charger sold separately) |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
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Cordless brushless magnetic drill press intended for drilling and enlarging holes in structural steel. Uses a permanent magnetic base for attachment to steel and a 2-speed mechanical transmission with five variable settings per gear (10 total speeds). Quick-change chuck system supports 3/4 in. Weldon-style shanks and a 5/8 in. keyed chuck. Tool Connect chip ready for asset tracking (chip sold separately). Battery and charger sold separately.
Project Ideas
Business
On‑Site Steel Drilling & Tapping Service
Offer a mobile service to drill, enlarge, and tap holes in installed structural steel (beams, base plates, brackets) where running power is difficult. The cordless mag base enables accurate field work on vertical and overhead members. Market to GC’s, steel erectors, and maintenance teams for emergency retrofits, misalignment fixes, and anchor pattern changes. Use Tool Connect tracking to manage fleet and job billing.
Shipping Container Retrofits
Specialize in modifying shipping containers for offices, kiosks, and storage: drill bolt patterns for windows/doors, HVAC flanges, solar mounts, and mezzanine attachments. The magnetic base sticks to container walls/frames, and the reversible motor supports tapping threaded inserts. Package fixed-price cut/drill/tap kits per common accessories and offer rapid on-site turnaround.
Custom Perforated Metal & Sign Panels
Produce architectural panels and signage with decorative/performance perforations. Use the 2 in. capacity for bold patterns, then tap blind mounts on the backside. Sell to restaurants, retail, and architects as backlit feature walls, acoustic facades (with backing), and wayfinding signs. Offer design-to-install services with rapid prototyping using stock plate.
Industrial MRO Hole Correction
Provide maintenance, repair, and operations support: enlarge misaligned holes, add new bolt patterns to machinery bases, tap threads for guards and sensors, and drill extractor pilots. The anti-rotation shutdown adds operator safety in cramped plants. Price per hole or per shift, with premium rates for off-hours downtime reductions.
Railing, Stair, and Canopy Retrofits
Focus on retrofit installations where existing steel needs new attachment points: adding handrails, safety cages, canopies, and platforms. The quick-change chuck speeds switching from annular cutters to taps, making field installs faster. Bundle fabrication + install, and market to property managers and facility engineers for code compliance upgrades.
Creative
Interlocking Plate Sculpture
Create a large outdoor sculpture from 3/8–1/2 in. steel plate using a matrix of 1–2 in. holes as interlocking points and negative space. The magnetic base lets you clamp directly to the workpiece, even vertically, for precise hole placement. Use annular cutters for clean large holes, then switch to the keyed chuck to drill pilot holes and tap threads with the forward/reverse switch for hidden bolted connections.
Bolt-Together Steel Furniture System
Design a modular furniture line (benches, tables, shelving) from laser-cut or hand-cut plate and angle with arrays of accurately spaced holes. Drill and tap standardized patterns so parts can be mixed-and-matched and assembled with socket-head bolts. The quick-change chuck speeds swapping between annular cutters and twist/tap bits, and the 10-speed transmission helps dial in clean finishes in thicker stock.
Perforated Backlit Signage
Make custom signs by drilling letterforms or patterns into steel sheets, then backlighting with LEDs. Use the onboard LED for layout, and the magnet base to keep the drill steady on large sheets or structural frames. Mix hole sizes (up to 2 in.) for depth effects; tap hidden mounting holes so the panel bolts to standoffs for a floating look.
Venturi-Flow Fire Pit & Grill
Fabricate a heavy steel fire pit with patterned intake and exhaust holes for better combustion. Drill concentric rings of holes (e.g., 3/4–2 in.) in a thick base plate and side panels, and tap holes to attach removable cooking grates and wind guards. The anti-rotation safety and chip guard help control chips when drilling larger diameters in thick plate.
Trellis with Tapped Node Plates
Build an architectural garden trellis using tapped steel node plates and round tube. Drill 2 in. pass-throughs for tubing and tap radial set-screw holes to lock members in place. The permanent magnet base and safety chain make vertical drilling into installed plates manageable, and the forward/reverse function speeds tapping on-site.