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At that price point, sub-$600, and the adjustable height to accommodate standard twist bits, this is a great option for garage and hobby work. Especially since it includes the chuck adapter. Cheaper options typically don't have enough stroke to accommodate longer twist bits and won't include a chuck adapter.

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzread.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

Mine arrives today ✌🏻 Cant wait.

Thanks for this video Tim! I’m new to welding and have been looking at these mag drills and this could get me in the game! I’m subscribed and really enjoy your videos!

Left my old job and got a new one, they have a couple of these. Wow! Drilling holes is sooo much easier. I literally volunteer to drill holes now.

Super useful, and nice piece of kit. Will keep this one in mind 👍🏻

I keep going back and forth about getting a mag drill. I don’t really have a use for it. It’s pretty specialized. But I do have a Hougan arbor for my mill, and they’re very useful there. These are great for 1080 low carbon, or A-36 low carbon. But you will likely destroy the very expensive bits on harder steel or stainless, even with lub. So for anything other than those low carbon steels, I highly recommend carbide tip cutters. They’re even more expensive, but will last a lot longer. By the way, these are great for thick rubber and plastic at low speeds. Wood can’t be touchy. Use WD-40 for plastic, and remember - slow!

Congrats on the sponsorship! That's a pretty impressive tool, much more than I'll ever need, but I have seen other folks use mag drills well. I am hoping to eventually get one of their saws, though I'll probably just get a cheap miter saw and put one of the Diablo metal blades on it, because I'm pretty cheap...

@omarvieyra6807

2 жыл бұрын

Miter wood saw? I believe they have a higher Rpm. The carbide will just chip.

Very nice drill love to get one of these

Got one of these a couple of weeks ago, brilliant drill.

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

I have this drill. Super helpfull.

Thanks for you post, it's really helpful and informative a big thumbs up

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Thanks, Tim. Good video. I've been looking at getting a mag drill. Will definitely look at Evolution.

@derekstuart5234

2 жыл бұрын

Dave, I bought one at the end of 2021 and it really is a brilliant bit of kit. I was a little sceptical of some of the videos I'd seen of them but they really are that good. There are some cheaper copies available on Amazon but the one I tried was really poor. Well worth the money to get the best. Make sure you go with the EVO cutters too. Go steady with them and you'll never blunt them- probably ever. (no connection to EVO or this youtuber- just a satisfied customer)

@Hey_Its_That_Guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@derekstuart5234 Good to know. Thank you!

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dave. I haven’t tried many others to compare, but this one really worked well.

Thank you bro 🤝

Tim, when you are sick of having those hss bits resharpened or you need to drill 4130/4140 or ar400 you will switch over to carbide tipped bits … they cost 3x as much BUT last 10x+ as long … And the guy who resharpens end mills typically also sharpens carbide tipped annular cutters ….

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! I’ll have to check those out.

I love Evolution. I have the metal cut off saw. My next is the Table saw but I really need one of these magnetic drills. Just hard for me to justify $600 at the moment. Even if they are less expensive than others and in my opinion, just as good. But i have needed one of these mag drills 100 times this year alone.

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve used the chop saw a lot. I’m looking forward to putting this thing to work.

nice tool. I sold them for many many years. tip LET the cutter do the work. don't pull down too hard you don't want to burn out the cutter. cutting fluid is key to keep cool. I have Evolution RAGE 3 DB saw it is great!

There are lots of these types of videos around and many of them just say whatever the sponsor wants them to. But this bloke speaks 100% truth. I bought the 42 version of this (the bigger one) and it is absolutely superb. I bought mine for a very specific job of 'drilling' bolts out of commercial vehicle springs- and that more often than not, needs to be done from underneath. I used to pay £0000s per year for specialists to come in and drill these bolts out, but now I use the EVO 42 with the UK made Evo cutters and it takes a few minutes. Brilliant bit of kit, so if you're thinking of one- go with his recommendation. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE for your own sanity do not buy a cheap replica that you might find on a well known internet sales site. They are rubbish and the EVO one is well worth the bit extra money.

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don’t have a lot of experience with other models to compare, but I was really impressed.

Nice Video love it! Evolution is amazing I have their saws great stuff

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice tools👌👌👌

I have an Evolution S42, I was getting a regular drill press but this one is far more versatile, I recommend those. Even that Evolution does not provide warranty for their products in Puerto Rico, I found a way around that. For cutting fluid what I use, (don't laugh) is Windex LOL!

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of using Windex, that’s awesome!

@jvazquez53

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimWelds At least for me works great, helps cutting and keep the bits cool.

@mikebb9769

Жыл бұрын

What part of PR are you in?

mag drills are magic. Only problem is the need for a minimum thickness of plate under the drill base for the magnetic clamping to work properly.

I'd like to put a small drill press in my garage shop. This seems like a great option. Has anyone seen a setup that allows this to be used on aluminum work? I'm a hobbyist and do both steel and aluminum projects, but don't have a lot of room for metal tools. I have a Langmnuir Arcflat table, so it could be magnetized to that. Maybe put a block of wood under the aluminum and clamp the piece down.

My Evolution mag drill, that I purchased (wasn't "provided" to me by Evolution) works great with annular cutters. However the chuck key that is provided for use with the standard drill chuck SUCKS, doesn't fit properly and slips when trying to tighten a twist drill in the chuck. Hopefully, I can find a chuck key that fits.

Pecking wears the cutter much faster, because most of the wear occurs when the cutter first meets the material being cut. just keep constant pressure on the handle until the through hole is formed. These cutters were designed to evacuated those long chips like you were first getting before the pecking.

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I’m new to annular cutters. I was trying to slow progression to break the chip without disengaging the cutter, but it sounds like it would be better to just let the long chips build.

How would you use one of these cutters to cut some titanium?

Still have it? Still like it? Are the HSS cutters still useable? Had to sharpen any of them?

Hows the accuracy? Much play in the drill?

What brand welding table is that ?

Super 👍

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Can you do a video on oxy acetylene vs oxy propane torches?

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! I can look into that.

@Elizondough

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimWelds Thanks Tim!

Tim can those hole bits be sharpened?

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

There are sharpening services online that will sharpen them. I imagine a better machinist than I could touch them up on their own. Mine last a long time and I just replace the individual cutters when they wear out.

what is the average price on that model? & how many models do they have ?

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it between $500 and $560 depending on where you get it. As far as I know, they have 2 models - this one and a larger one.

What coolant do you use?

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

The brand I was using is TRIM. I already have it for my mill, so I just grabbed some. Evolution also sells some just for this as do other mag drill manufacturers.

@photog1529

5 ай бұрын

I typically use TapMagic...there's one formulation for steel and another for aluminum. I'm not a chemist, so can't tell you what the differences are between the two.

How much sir

Pecking makes the cutter get dull much faster than continuous smooth even pressure.

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

Have you actually tested this? I’m curious because I’ve heard that said before but haven’t found it to be the case in real practice, at least not on on twist drills. I am new to annular cutters, so they could be different. I don’t disengage the tool, just slow the progression periodically to allow the chip to break and clear.

Tim, can we be friends?

@TimWelds

2 жыл бұрын

For sure!