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Re: Looking for a Mag Drill I am the proud owner of the DeWalt 1622, but I do not advise you to buy this drill without a detailed comparison with other models. It's best if you look at all the available range of drills that you can afford. I also advise you to find an article that compares the models you are interested in, something like this https://powerdrillguru.com/best-impact-driver/, because this way you can compare all the pros and cons of each model and understand which one suits you the most. Btw, considering that several months have passed since the creation of the topic, I do not exclude the fact that you could already choose a drill. In that case, can you please tell us what exactly you chose?
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Re: Looking for a Mag Drill I have the base model fein drill, it dosent have the bottom support which makes it easier and quicker to swap to the drill chuck. If you are drilling tubing or surfaces that arent flat maybe the hougen with the extra bearing would be stiffer, not sure as I have never seen or used one in person. The more expensive one with variable speed and reverse would be nice for tapping. For coolant I am using lenox band ade mixed 10 to 1 with windshield washer fluid to keep it from freezing and in theorey the alcohol evaporating takes more heat from the bit than water https://www.amazon.ca/Slugger-Jancy-...5758329&sr=8-1
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Twist drill bits "walk" even in milling machines. Everyone not already familiar with them should treat themselves to some machinists "center drill" bits which are much stiffer than a twist drill and intended for starting holes (and of course drilling bar stock for lathe centers). The smaller sort work in ordinary hand drills too. Center drill bits are short making them nice for mag drill use. They countersink (to center the subsequent drill bit) too.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by Lis2323 From what I understand the dry cut saw blade doesn’t benefit from a wax type lube stick. Perhaps it or something like WD 40 would help on aluminum cuts with the appropriate blade though. I think it was a Dewalt article where I read that. Of course maybe they say that to sell more blades. I use beeswax on bits, blades, sanding belts, and sanding discs if they are getting warm or clogged. Beeswax is the wonder substance. You can use it on sanding discs, and carbide circular saw blades to cut aluminum. You can use it on carbon or bimetal bandsaw blades and hole saws, you just need to touch the blade and it is good for 30 seconds to a minute. I buy the beads and melt them down. It makes blades cut as much as five times faster. And it stops the aluminum oxide powder from getting in the air. I use the white bees wax. Sincerely, William McCormick
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by Lis2323 Here’s another way to consider. It can easily double as an on site drill press. Receiver mounted in top picture. I like that one. I need put to do list. I have 3/4" mag drill and that would a 3/4" drill press. Dave
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by Lis2323 I'm not familiar with the smart sensor. What does it do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Won't let you drill if itt doesn't sense enough metal under mag.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by mbarasing Nice setups Lis2323. I run Jancy mag drills. I get frustrated with the smart sensor on them though. I need to make setups like you have. I'm not familiar with the smart sensor. What does it do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Nice setups Lis2323. I run Jancy mag drills. I get frustrated with the smart sensor on them though. I need to make setups like you have.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by monsoon-mech also great for use on porta band and horizontal bandsaw blades too I get twice the life outa metal cutting blades Great to use on typical horizontal bandsaws with all steel wheels. Should NOT be used on Ellis saws with vulcanized rubber wheels however. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Works great, i use it all the time. Still need to design a drill press stand for it but works good for now.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill How’s the 904 working out with twist drills in the drill chuck?
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill On aluminum I use it mainly to keep aluminum from gumming up the blade. For steel I believe it does help the blade run cooler.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill From what I understand the dry cut saw blade doesn’t benefit from a wax type lube stick. Perhaps it or something like WD 40 would help on aluminum cuts with the appropriate blade though. I think it was a Dewalt article where I read that. Of course maybe they say that to sell more blades.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Why wouldn't you use it on a dry cut saw? I don't use it on my Makita lc1230 but use it all the time on my 8" Milwaukee metal saw or a regular circular saw for cutting aluminum. I just start the blade and apply the tube direct to the blade.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by WeldCrazyDude Never heard of it, but just bought a tube. So how do you guys use this on a dry metal saw? Just paint some with your hand on the metal? Looks like hougen says you dip the annular cutter in the tube but not sure how you'd spread it on thick square tubing. Thanks for the info! Also good to know you should punch straight through and not stop to remove shavings as you go. Don’t use the lube stick on abrasive or dry cut saws. You can use it on your metal cutting bandsaw though.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Never heard of it, but just bought a tube. So how do you guys use this on a dry metal saw? Just paint some with your hand on the metal? Looks like hougen says you dip the annular cutter in the tube but not sure how you'd spread it on thick square tubing. Thanks for the info! Also good to know you should punch straight through and not stop to remove shavings as you go.
Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by monsoon-mech also great for use on porta band and horizontal bandsaw blades too I get twice the life outa metal cutting blades Same here. I disconnected and removed the flood coolant system on my horizontal band saw.
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Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by farmersammm Otherwise, figger on buyin' a cutter every 5 holes ROFLMAO Attachment 1710848 also great for use on porta band and horizontal bandsaw blades too I get twice the life outa metal cutting blades
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Otherwise, figger on buyin' a cutter every 5 holes ROFLMAO Attachment 1710848
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by WeldCrazyDude Darn right about a freaking swarf of metal shavings... Attachment 1710735 That's the way to run 'em. Don't peck at the material...……….push it through the end. Never let up. Use Hougen's lube in the tube, or get the wet lube kit.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Darn right about a freaking swarf of metal shavings... Attachment 1710735
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by mcspeed Good idea Lis2323........nice shop too. Do I see a penny farthing in the background? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes you do. Good eye. Here it is finished.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Originally Posted by Lis2323 Congrats on the wise purchase. I’m certain you will get your money’s worth out of it. I place a magnetic wand close to the drill to help contain the swarf. Good idea Lis2323........nice shop too. Do I see a penny farthing in the background? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill I think you made a good choice with the Hougen Check out Ebay for a genuine drill chuck adapter made by Hougen. They come in handy. I probably use the chuck 25% of the time for what I do. This project is set to come out of mothballs in the next few days. PTO driven concrete mixer, made from an old Monkey Wards electric mixer. Anyways...…...I needed to enlarge a damaged bore, and nothing I had in the shop could do the job but the Hougen, set up in a funky jig. Attachment 1710687 Attachment 1710689 Attachment 1710690 Also, while I'm thinkin' about it. Cutters by Steel Dragon, available on Fleabay, are good, and cheap.
Re: Looking for a Mag Drill Congrats on the wise purchase. I’m certain you will get your money’s worth out of it. I place a magnetic wand close to the drill to help contain the swarf.
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