Power and precision in a lightweight, portable drill press with the biggest capacity in its class. At just 26.5 pounds, with a comfortable carrying handle that’s well positioned for balance, this compact drill press is ideal for remote drilling in metal. It handles your toughest drilling applications with a powerful 1.1 maximum horsepower, 9.0 amp motor: up to 1 ½ inch diameter holes through 2 inch thick steel with annular cutters, or ½ inch diameter holes 4 ¼ inch deep with twist drill bits. The strong two-coil magnet provides 2,300 pounds of dead-lift force on 1 inch thick steel. Two hex cutter wrenches are stored on-board for added portability. This drill accepts standard ¾ inch Weldon shank cutters or an optional 3 jaw chuck (sold separately) for use with twist drill bits. The simple two-button control panel is located on the back, where it will not interfere with the feed handle. That handle can be conveniently relocated to the opposite side without using tools.