Corded magnetic drills rotate annular cutters or other bits to make holes in structural steel, I-beams, pipe, and other metal workpieces. Also known as mag drills, their magnetic base sticks to ferrous metal surfaces and holds the drill in position as the cutting bit is fed into the material. They operate in a vertical, horizontal, or upside-down position and require tethering with a strap or chain to prevent them from falling or sliding if the base loses magnetic hold. These portable drill presses are used in steel fabrication, construction, bridge building, and other applications on materials that are fixed in place or too large to bring to a stationary drill press. They allow long run times for repetitive tasks, maintain full power during operation, and have no batteries to recharge. Drill motors and bases allow pairing of compatible components to balance the drilling power and base type to suit specific applications.