Drill Press
The drill press is the preferred
tool for making holes in
materials.
Alternatives to the Drill Press
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There are many
ways to drill
holes in material
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You could use a
manual hand
drill.
Alternatives to the Drill Press
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There are many
ways to drill holes
in material
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You could use a
electric plug-in or
cordless hand drills.
Drill Press Uses
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The drill press can be
used for a variety of
applications.
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It may be used to drill
through metals,
woods, plastics,
Metal
Plastics
Wood
Drill Bits for the Drill Press
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You may use a
variety of drill bits
on the drill press.
Drill Press Safety
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Wear eye protection
at all times.
Do not operate the
drill press until you
have passed all safety
requirements.
Drill Press Safety
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Always make sure that small stock is securely
clamped in a drill press vise.
Do not try to hold small pieces of stock by
hand.
Place the long end of the piece being drilled to
the left side. This is so it will hit the post and
not the operator, should the material slip and
start rotating.
On/Off
Switch
Chuck
Key
Depth
Stop
Feed
Handle
Table
Chuck
Column
Drill Press Safety
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Always remove the
chuck key
immediately after
installing a bit. Place
key back in holder
Never wear gloves
when operating the
drill press. They may
get caught.
Drill Press Safety
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Do not wear your hair
long, or wear long
sleeves or dangling
strings or jewelry.
Tuck it in or tie it
back!
Back the bit out
frequently on deep
cuts, to clean and
cool the bit.
Drill Press Safety
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Make certain the table
and drill are properly
adjusted to avoid
drilling into the table.
Do not talk to anyone
while operating the
machine.
Drill Press Safety
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One person machine99% of the time.
Make all adjustments
with the power off
and the bit standing
still.
Drill Press Safety
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Use care in reaching
around the machine.
Never remove chips
with your fingers.
Keep them away from
the revolving tool.
Drill Press Safety
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Loose clothing must
be secured and
sleeves pulled up to
bare forearms
Long hair must be
tied back or wear a
hat.
Drill
Press
Overview
 Used
for
drilling or
boring
holes
Always wear your
safety glasses
Select a drill bit
Twist Bits
Sizes range: 1/16” to
Spade Bits
Sizes range: 1/4” to 1”
Forstner Bits
Sizes range: 1/4” to 2”
Insert bit into chuck
Tighten it by hand
Find the chuck key…
…in the key chuck
Tighten with chuck
key
Remember: Righty
Tighty
Set depth stop…
…to desired height
Never leave the…
…key chuck in the
Put the chuck key…
…in the chuck key
holder
Use the feed handle…
…lower and raise the
bit
Hold your stock…
…tightly as you drill
If not, your stock
may…
…spin violently around
Hold the feed handle…
…and turn the machine
Small pieces should…
…be clamped to the
table
Keeps hands at
least…
2”
2”
…”Circle of Danger”
Keep hair, loose
clothes
…away from the bit
Press the stop
button…
…to stop the drill press
Before you start…
…answer these questions
1.
2.
Is this piece too small to hold?
What size hole am I drilling?
Review
What is is the margin of safety
on the drill press?
1.
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2 inches- Circle of Danger
What things should be kept
away from the revolving drill
bit?
2.
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Long hair, shirtsleeves, baggy
jackets, jewelry and hands
Review
What should you do if your
stock starts to spin in the drill
press?
3.
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While holding the feed handle
down, turn the machine off
Where should the chuck key be
when starting the drill press?
4.
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In it’s holder
Questions?
Comments?