Rob Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Bought a magnetic drill a couple of months ago so finally broke down and spent the money for the bits. These are all "Jancy" brand, (USA) and 2" depth of cut. Should last a good long time. I wanted to go with the "Rotobroach" series from Hougen but the cost for the same set was a couple hundred dollars more and no better in quality, (my opinion). The drill is a 505 series "Hougen". It has coolant feed available through the spindle via an external pressure bottle. That should help the bits to stay sharp a good long time. Now I need to get the special "body bound bolts" for locating the air ride suspension under my daughters truck as my excuses for putting the truck off are running thin.......Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
de37champ Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thats a good one for sure, i personably don,t have one ( I wish i did) ) but i used one at work and boy was it nice, It sure takes alot of work out of it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/#findComment-39696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I debated heavily between this one and the Milwaukee brand I was looking at as per Thads' suggestion. This drill is considerably lighter in weight, and is two speed. I really like the option of hooking a bug sprayer up to it to use coolant when drilling in the horizontal position.The next purchase for this thing is to be a reversable tapping head. Good friend of mine is a tool and cutter grinder and will make me the correct size broaches for any size hole I will need. I'll tell you it literally "walks" through mild steel.Thanks,Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/#findComment-39697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have a drill exactly like that except mine's is a quadruplex instead of a Powerglide. I get my bits at Dollar General. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/#findComment-39720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I have a drill exactly like that except mine's is a quadruplex instead of a 2 speed. I get my bits at Dollar General. I don't believe i've heard of that General. Was he a WestPointer? mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/#findComment-39725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I have a drill exactly like that except mine's is a quadruplex instead of a Powerglide. I get my bits at Dollar General.Thanks for posting that. I now have a better understanding of how to use this tool and properly match the speed to the effective hardness of the baseplate material in which I am attempting to bore a hole into. It should serve to extend the service life of the multipoint tool in current use.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/#findComment-39778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hey Rob, nice drill. You can come and practice on my frame anytime. I will even grill possum. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10470-time-to-drill/#findComment-39844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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