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

There are many ways to drill holes in material You could use

a manual hand drill.

There are many ways to drill holes in material You could use a

electric plug-in or cordless hand drills.

The drill press can be used for a variety of applications. It may be used to

drill through metals, woods, plastics,

Metal Plastics Wood

You may use a variety of drill bits on the drill press.

Wear eye protection at all times.

Do not operate the drill press until you have passed all safety requirements.

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.

Column

Depth Stop

ChuckTable

Feed Handle

On/Off Switch

Chuck Key

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.

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.

Make certain the table and drill are properly adjusted to avoid drilling into the table.

Do not talk to anyone while operating the machine.

One person machine- 99% of the time.

Make all adjustments with the power off and the bit standing still.

Use care in reaching around the machine.

Never remove chips with your fingers. Keep them away from the revolving tool.

Loose clothing must be secured and sleeves pulled up to bare forearms

Long hair must be tied back or wear a hat.

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Used for drilling or boring holes

Always wear Always wear your safety your safety

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Sizes range: 1/16” to Sizes range: 1/16” to 1/2”1/2”

Sizes range: 1/4” to Sizes range: 1/4” to 1”1”

Sizes range: 1/4” to Sizes range: 1/4” to 2”2”

Tighten it by handTighten it by hand

……in the key chuck in the key chuck holderholder

Remember: Righty Remember: Righty TightyTighty

……to desired heightto desired height

……key chuck in the key chuck in the chuckchuck

……in the chuck key in the chuck key holderholder

……lower and raise the lower and raise the bitbit

……tightly as you drilltightly as you drill

……spin violently spin violently aroundaround

……and turn the and turn the machine offmachine off

……be clamped to the be clamped to the tabletable

…”…”Circle of Circle of Danger”Danger”

2”2”2”2”

……away from the bitaway from the bit

……to stop the drill to stop the drill presspress

…answer these questions1. Is this piece too small to

hold?2. What size hole am I

drilling?3. Should I use a clamp or

vise?

1. What is is the margin of safety on the drill press?• 2 inches- Circle of Danger

2. What things should be kept away from the revolving drill bit?• Long hair, shirtsleeves,

baggy jackets, jewelry and hands

3. What should you do if your stock starts to spin in the drill press?• While holding the feed handle

down, turn the machine off4. Where should the chuck key be

when starting the drill press?• In it’s holder