Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-1/2inch Magnetic Drill Kit

Description

Ironworkers waste hours running extension cords across steel decks, so the Milwaukee 2787-22HD M18 Magnetic Drill provides portable cordless drilling freedom. This 18V brushless power tool cuts 1-1/2in diameter holes through 2in thick steel plate. A permanent magnet base holds position without battery power. Technicians must clear loose rust off steel flanges to ensure solid magnetic grip.

Cast aluminum housings enclose brushless motor electronics and a two-speed mechanical gear train with hardened steel gears. The cordless power head draws energy from M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs, turning a 3/4in Weldon quick-change arbor. Magnetic base dimensions span 7-1/2in long by 3in wide. Total tool mass with an HD12.0 battery pack reaches 29.5 lbs.

Key Features of Milwaukee 2787-22HD

Structural steel fabricators buy Milwaukee 2787-22HD kits to punch bolt holes across high bridge iron without generator lines. Trade pricing delivers fast payback by eliminating cord trip hazards and heavy generator setup time.

• Hole-cutting capacity handles 1-1/2in diameter holes through 2in thick structural steel plate.
• Two-speed mechanical gearbox operates at 400 RPM or 690 RPM to match cutter diameters.
• Permanent magnet base generates 2,000 lbs of holding force without drawing power from batteries.
• Quick-change 3/4in Weldon tool-free arbor allows fast cutter swaps without hex wrenches.
• REDLINK PLUS electronic intelligence prevents motor and battery damage from severe overload.
• Internal through-spindle cooling system routes cutting oil straight to annular cutter cutting edges.
• Integrated lift detection sensor cuts motor power if the magnetic base breaks grip during cuts.

Permanent Magnet Runout Hold Benchmarks

Static magnetic pull tests show 2,000 lbs of hold force on 1/2in clean steel plate without electric current. Spindle runout measures under 0.0004in TIR at the tool arbor face. Boring a 1-1/2in hole through 1in structural steel plate takes 38 seconds, completing 40 holes on a single 12.0Ah battery pack.

Feed Handle Action Gib Maintenance Rules

The reversible feed handle switches sides without tools using a quick-release button, requiring 8 lbs feed force during heavy cuts. The permanent magnet lever engages with a quarter turn by hand. Do not buy this cordless drill for non-ferrous aluminum or thin sheet metal under 1/4in.

• Clean metal chips and cutting oil from the permanent magnet base plate after every shift.
• Inspect the tool-free arbor spring mechanism and spray with light dry lubricant every 30 days.
• Check the slide dovetail brass gibs for slop and adjust set screws every 90 days.

Milwaukee Tool Warranty Case Inclusions

Milwaukee backs this cordless magnetic drill with a 5-Year tool warranty and a 3-Year battery warranty. The kit arrives inside a heavy-duty blow-molded rolling case weighing 42 lbs total. The box contains the 2787 drill, two 12.0Ah batteries, rapid charger, coolant tank, and pilot pins.