Hougen HMD904S Swivel Base Magnetic Drill Kit
- 1.5 inch drilling capacity in metal
- 450 rpm, **850 watts**
- 115 V corded
- 1/2 inch drill chuck, adapter and cutter kit listed
- 13 mm maximum chuck size
- 51 lb swivel base magnetic drill
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A corded magnetic drill kit on a swivel base for drilling steel in the field or shop. The listing gives no magnet strength or stroke figures.
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ASIN: B078TBC5P1Model: HMD904SCategory: Drills
Overview
A fabricator who drills structural steel gets a magnetic base drill with a swivel base from Hougen, packed as a kit with a half inch chuck, adapter and cutter set. It is corded and listed with a metal drilling capacity.
Choose it for drilling large holes in steel without a drill press, as the magnetic base anchors the tool to the work. The limitation is detail: magnet holding force, cutter depth and spindle taper are not in the data.
Who it's for
A welder or ironworker who drills thick steel and can mount the drill to a flat ferrous surface. The kit gives chuck and adapter options in one box. Someone drilling aluminum or wood cannot use the magnet.
Pros and cons
- Magnetic base anchors to steel
- Chuck, adapter and cutters in kit
- Corded steady power
- Magnet strength not given
- Heavy to carry on site
- Torque figure looks unreliable
Performance notes
The magnet holds the drill rigid to the steel, which is what lets a hand fed machine cut a clean large hole. Capacity and speed set the cutter sizes it can use. Magnet pull depends on steel thickness and a clean surface, and no rated force appears in the data.
Specifications
| Brand | Hougen |
|---|---|
| Model | HMD904S |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 13 millimeters |
| Item weight | 51 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 450 rpm |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 1.5 incheshigher than 88% of 125 drills |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Maximum Power | 850 wattshigher than 66% of 129 drills |
| Voltage | 115 voltshigher than 81% of 233 drills |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black Blue Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | 1/2" drill chuck, adapter, cutter kit |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Drill Type | Drill Press |
| Maximum Torque | 6.5 in-lb |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Hougen HMD904S on a steel beam?
The listing describes a swivel base magnetic drill but gives no setup steps, magnet rating or surface thickness requirement, so follow the maker's manual.
What comes in the Hougen HMD904S fabricator's kit?
The listing names a half inch drill chuck, an adapter and a cutter kit.
Can the Hougen HMD904S drill aluminum?
The listing says nothing about nonferrous metal. A magnetic base needs a ferrous surface to hold.