That's why I gave it five stars. It seems to work well and is rather powerful. Can't complain for the price I paid. Once the threads finally grabbed, it was easy. Once the threads finally grabbed, it was easy.
Hougen Features & Specs
THE HMD130 WEIGHS JUST 23.6 LBS and has an electric rating of 115V, 50/60 Hz and 9-Amps. The motor operates from any standard 115/120 volt power source and develops 450 no-load rpm's.
PATENTED QUILL FEED ARBOR for smooth cuts and minimal maintenance, Uses RotaLoc Plus annular cutters which requires no tools for installation or removal
POSITIVE SLUG EJECTION, High torque gearing, Lift detector safety system
FEED HANDLE SWITCHES EASILY from side to side, Ratchet (½”) can be used in place of feed handle, Rear mounted controls, Replaces of the HMD115 and HMD150
HOUGEN HMD130 FABRICATOR KIT INCLUDES: (1) HOUGEN HMD130, (1) HOUGEN 17803 ROTALOC PLUS CUTTER KIT 9/16, 11/16, 13/16" - 1” DOC, (1) HOUGEN 17802 ROTALOC PLUS CUTTER KIT 1/2, 5/8, 3/4" - 1” DOC. MADE IN USA.
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First precision annular sheet metal hole cutters
First magnetic drill to use annular cutters
Build Material: Metal
Power Source: Corded Electric
Tool Voltage: 120 Volts
Batteries Included?: No
Batteries Required?: No
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Hougen Final Thoughts
"Easy to use."
Well built Magnetic Drill Press, fast delivery. All in all, I was pleased with this purchase. I use this in my wood shop and love it. The Magnetic Drill Press performed better than expected. Speeds go low enough for larger metal bits.