Evolution Power Tools EVOMAG42 1 5/8" Diameter x 2" Depth Magnetic Drilling System

I have always wanted a mag drill. I have a double frame project that convinced me to spend the $. Pleased with the drill. I’d like to see it a bit tougher, but for the $, it does well. I have drilled 50+ 5/8 holes in truck frame rail. I didn’t miss. It does require care, and not bullet proof by any means, the cords on the outside, with plastic conduit type fittings are not likely to last the industrial use the drill will incur? I’m pleased, but I know I won’t use a lot. If you are going to use more than occasionally, spend twice the $ and get a more industrial machine. If it’s a rare use, this will fill the need.

I'm starting a small metal fabrication business and picked up this Mag Drill. I had previously purchased an Evolution Metal Saw and was impressed with it so purchased the EvoMag42. The drill has some restrictions that are common to all mag drills (distance from the bit to the base) that you have to overcome but this thing is great. The magnet is more than powerful enough to hold on to whatever you need (Though I haven't tried it upside down yet.) The bits are easy to change and it comes with a standard drill chuck as well even though the listing states it doesn't. You will get messy if you use the included oil feed system but the cut quality is great. There is also a lot of adjust ability with the depth so you can use the drill on a stand more like a drill press, or to drill on a raised piece of steel. I paired this drill with Evolution Annular Cutters and Bosch Cobalt Bits and it chews through steel like nothing. It is pretty noise so hearing protection is recommended. My only complaint is the locking lever to set your height does slip a little over time if doing multiple holes. This could cause problems if truing to do a repeatable precise depth hole. Otherwise, if just putting holes in steel, you wont have a problem.

Very nice machine for a reasonable price.

Very nice

The one that I received was cracked around the housing.

Doing some extensive fabrication creating a class 6 dump truck. Heat-treated 3/8 steel frame rails, and dozens of holes to drill. This drill with annular bits cuts through like butter. Pointer thing on METRIC depth guide will rip you open if you're not careful. Mag base can be slightly picky about surface, always test the "grab" before starting to drill. Wanted a hougen, but gave this a shot. Can't say if it's better, same, or worse. It has done the job, and is ready for the next task now.

I purchased the EVOMAG42 February of '23. I had an issue with the head creeping down when I retracted it to the top. I called customer service to ask them what I could do to to repair it. They informed me that it had a three year warranty to send it to them. They paid shipping both ways. They received it on a Monday morning, repaired it and shipped it out that same evening. It works like a champ. Thank you for the outstanding company that you are.

Box didn’t include the drill chuck. Useless drill unless you buy special bits. Also missing the allen wrench to lock bit into place

Cutting 5/8” holes in 1/2” plate steel for welding table top. Very nice drill and may even try to get rid of my floor drill press to free up room this works so good.

The drill works great but the box is like its been threw world war 3. pretty hard to carry a 40lb drill with a box that doesn't shut.

It looks like it was dropped or was a returned item. The box is damaged. The cover is broken & won’t stay closed because the hole for the screw is broken. The shaft is loose, & it can’t be used this way. For $1000 you would think it would be in perfect condition. This was a Christmas gift for my husband & this is extremely disappointing. And now it has to be sent back (which I WILL NOT be paying for!) & wait for a replacement. Merry Christmas for nothing!!