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Review on Drill America CTC5 530 224 Annular Carbide by Jesus Jenkins

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Couldn't handle a 1 " mild steel plate.

precision drill. A 9/16" drill through a 1 -" mild steel plate for a bench mounted vise. We used a Hougen drill bit with a magnetic base. Motor oil was used as the cutting fluid. Depth from ½" to 5/8" in 30 seconds. My next choice will be HSS for the same be price.

Pros
  • For use with a magnetic drill only. Do not use with a standard hand drill or power drill
Cons
  • I don't remember but something was