Mag drill recommendations

[HundyMundy]

I am looking for a mag drill recommendations. What are people using, what is a good value drill.
There is probably a thread on here somewhere but I can't find it! [emoji849]
Thanks.

 

[DrWazzock]

Been using an "Evolution" type today. Seems to do the job, but haven't tried others. Hell of a lot easier than the old breast drill anyway which nearly spin you off the ladder back in the day.

 

[devonboy]

Have had an evolution mag drill for several years now , more than adequate and has never gone wrong

 

[Phil P]

Bought an Evolution EVO42 mag drill earlier this year, has to be one of the best toys in the box ?

 

[motrac3a]

Got an evolution mag drill quite a few years ago , coming towards the end of is life now but has drilled an awful lot of holes.

 

[itsalwaysme]

If you use the search box at the top and search "mag drill" there are a few threads on here worth reading

 

[towbar]

Evolution here also ++

 

[HundyMundy]

Is anyone using one of these drills. It’s between this an an evo 42. Like the idea if still having the 13 mm Chuck.

 

[towbar]

you can get a standard chuck that will fit any mag.

 

[jamesy]

Is anyone using one of these drills. It’s between this an an evo 42. Like the idea if still having the 13 mm Chuck.

Yip, had one for quite a few years, is grand

 

[Mur Huwcun]

you can get a standard chuck that will fit any mag.

yes but most drills wont travel up enough to fit the chuck and a drill bit then you have to spot weld a piece of 100x100 box to whatever you’re drilling to sit the drill on!!

 

[Phil P]

Is anyone using one of these drills. It’s between this an an evo 42. Like the idea if still having the 13 mm Chuck.

The evo42 comes with a Chuck in the box ?

 

[Bob lincs]

Have an Alfra mag drill here and it’s never been any bother and came with a chuck .

 

[FG.]

I've got an old Magtron and an Evolution.
The Evolution is perfectly good, but the Magtron way out grips it.

 

[Niall310]

Is anyone using one of these drills. It’s between this an an evo 42. Like the idea if still having the 13 mm Chuck.

I bought one of these 2 years ago. A brilliant tool and the variable speed is useful and I've been told it helps reduce wear on the bits.

The cutting fluid feeds down through the centre of the cutter so that's bound to help reduce wear too as its always getting to the cutting edge.

Here's a limk to a previous thread:

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/mag-drill-recommendations.235856/#post-5271886

 

[Hesston4860s]

I’ve got an Evolution it’s the second one I’ve had, the first died after about 3 years but it had drilled a hell of a lot of holes. There not the best mag drills by along way (you get what you pay for !) but for every now and again use there fine.

 

[4755dave]

Just bought a JEI mini beast. So far very pleased. Seems a solid and well built thing.

 

[HundyMundy]

Ended up getting the Panther with the “farmer” kit. So far very impressed with it.
Farmer kit could do with the option of 50 mm long broatchs though, for box section.

 

[kx-91]

Anymore pictures of the shed your building? It looks a tidy job

 

[MrNoo]

Bought a Panther three weeks ago to drill through some plough frames/legs etc and it is an amazing tool. Hole drilling has never been easier. Have found some of the broaching bits do need a minute on the lathe just to true up some of the shanks where the two flats are.
To think of the hours wasted on pillar drills. I have yet to use a broaching bit on the lathe but may buy a Morse taper bit for it, save a lot of time boring some stuff out.