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An interesting story about a magnetic drill. Features and nuances using the example of ALFRA ROTABEST RB-35 B. I am sure that many of you have not even heard of a magnetic drill. And even more of those who have heard, but do not have a clear idea of what it is. Meanwhile, this is a very interesting tool. There are situations when a magnetic drill is irreplaceable. A magnetic drill is a highly specialized tool that is made for drilling metal. 99% of applications are thick metal starting from 5 mm. The main feature of this drill is a powerful electromagnet. This magnet presses the tool tightly to the part. No vice is needed. Thanks to the magnet, the drill and the part temporarily become one. The magnet is so strong that it is almost impossible to move it with your hands. Because of the magnet, there is no need to press on the drill when drilling. The second advantage is that drilling always occurs at a right angle. Even the smallest and most modest magnetic drill is head and shoulders above a hand drill in its capabilities. What drill bit can be used to drill with a hand drill? Most chucks allow you to clamp up to 12 mm. There are 16 mm drills with a reduced shank. But drilling thick metal with a large diameter twist drill and a hand drill is a very thankless task. Even this, the smallest magnetic drill. This is the most basic level. Like an Oka among cars. It can drill a hole in metal with a diameter of 35 mm and a depth of 90 mm. For a hand drill, these are incomprehensible numbers.