Drill Press

1. Drill Press The drill press is the preferred tool for making holes in materials.

2. Alternatives to the Drill Press • There are many ways to drill holes in material • You could use a manual hand drill.

3. Alternatives to the Drill Press • There are many ways to drill holes in material • You could use a electric plug-in or cordless hand drills.

4. Drill Press Uses • The drill press can be used for a variety of applications. • It may be used to drill through metals, woods, plastics, Wood Plastics Metal

5. Drill Bits for the Drill Press • You may use a variety of drill bits on the drill press.

6. Drill Press Safety • Wear eye protection at all times. • Do not operate the drill press until you have passed all safety requirements.

7. Drill Press Safety • 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.

8. Chuck Key On/Off Switch Depth Stop Feed Handle Table Chuck Column

9. Drill Press Safety • 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.

10. Drill Press Safety • 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.

11. Drill Press Safety • Make certain the table and drill are properly adjusted to avoid drilling into the table. • Do not talk to anyone while operating the machine.

12. Drill Press Safety • One person machine- 99% of the time. • Make all adjustments with the power off and the bit standing still.

13. Drill Press Safety • Use care in reaching around the machine. • Never remove chips with your fingers. Keep them away from the revolving tool.

14. Drill Press Safety • Loose clothing must be secured and sleeves pulled up to bare forearms • Long hair must be tied back or wear a hat.

15. Drill Press

16. Overview • Used for drilling or boring holes

17. Always wear your safety glasses

19. Select a drill bit

20. Twist Bits Sizes range: 1/16” to 1/2”

21. Spade Bits Sizes range: 1/4” to 1”

22. Forstner Bits Sizes range: 1/4” to 2”

23. Insert bit into chuck Tighten it by hand

24. Find the chuck key… …in the key chuck holder

25. Tighten with chuck key Remember: Righty Tighty

26. Set depth stop… …to desired height

27. Never leave the… …key chuck in the chuck

28. Put the chuck key… …in the chuck key holder

29. Use the feed handle… …lower and raise the bit

30. Hold your stock… …tightly as you drill

31. If not, your stock may… …spin violently around

32. Hold the feed handle… …and turn the machine off

33. Small pieces should… …be clamped to the table

34. Keeps hands at least… 2” 2” …”Circle of Danger”

35. Keep hair, loose clothes …away from the bit

36. Press the stop button… …to stop the drill press

37. Before you start… …answer these questions • Is this piece too small to hold? • What size hole am I drilling?

38. Review • What is is the margin of safety on the drill press? • 2 inches- Circle of Danger • What things should be kept away from the revolving drill bit? • Long hair, shirtsleeves, baggy jackets, jewelry and hands

39. Review • What should you do if your stock starts to spin in the drill press? • While holding the feed handle down, turn the machine off • Where should the chuck key be when starting the drill press? • In it’s holder

43. Questions?Comments?