Customer Reviews for SDT MD40 Electric Magnetic Drill Press with 6 PC 1" HSS Annular Cutter Kit

Purchased this model as it had higher RPM and I only needed to run small drills for one job. Great unit! Did the job very well. Only criticism was the run-out on the chuck. However given the low price of the whole package swapping the chuck with a quality unit was no issue.

This latest revision to the magnetic drill really shows improved quality. The quick insert/disconnect is wonderful. Once you use it, you will never go back to using the set screw approach of weldon shanks. Starting with the solid packaging, the forward and reverse, and the quick insert make this mag drill an excellent tool. This tool is really a notch above the rest in terms of features and of course you cannot beat the price.

I didn't expect much since there's a reason mag drills cost so much; I assumed it was going to be cheap Chinese junk, and while it's certainly very cheap and incredibly Chinese, it's got fantastic power, the bits are excellent and the magnet is no joke. I've been using it a lot and have no complaints at all, I would certainly recommend this to anybody.

Fantastic Drill press. Paid for itself on the first job. Only complaint, Drill chuck will not stay in the up position . Somewhat of a pain when using in the shop as regular Drill press

I was hesitant about going this route because the quick connect isnt as common but there is an adapter for it, and the off brand from the big tool company's, but for what I do with it, it does a great job cut a couple of holes in some 1/4" steel with NO issues at all, I know it will be a great addition to my shop

I had never used a magnetic drill before, or annular bits, which come with the drill. So far I've used it to drill 6 holes in 1/8\" steel plate. It's the most effective drill I've ever used! I don't know how it will hold up but so far, it's amazing!

Have been drilling with it in 1.5 inch plate. Does have a small amount of runout, but within my acceptable limits. I do wish their was a safety device between the magnetic switch and the on/off switch. Overall for the value this unit will do everything I want.

Over quality good drilled 20 plus holes on horizontal beam no troubles. Easy to set up

Good drill. Used to drill holes in 1/4 inch steel walkway for my dock. Just be sure to anchor the electro magnet and add a tether or strap should the magnet deactivate or get unplugged.

Great. Mag. Drill, my only complaint is the description when I initially bought it. It didn't mention that this model does feature variable speed or reverse.. That would have been a plus, but I can work without it. Good clamping power and plenty of torque in the motor. The cutting/cooling oil tank is a great feature with a valve to control the flow rate. Haven't used the cutter bits yet but they appear to be high quality.