Drill Press

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Drill Press

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

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Alternatives to the Drill Press

• There are many ways to drill holes in material
• You could use a manual hand drill.

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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.

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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
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Drill Bits for the Drill Press

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

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Drill Press Safety

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Drill Press Safety

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

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Drill Press Safety

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

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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.

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Drill Press
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Overview

• Used for drilling or boring holes

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Always wear your safety glasses
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Select a drill bit
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Twist Bits
Sizes range 1/16 to 1/2
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Spade Bits
Sizes range 1/4 to 1
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Forstner Bits
Sizes range 1/4 to 2
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Insert bit into chuck
Tighten it by hand
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Find the chuck key
in the key chuck holder
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Tighten with chuck key
Remember Righty Tighty
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Set depth stop
to desired height
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Never leave the
key chuck in the chuck
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Put the chuck key
in the chuck key holder
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Use the feed handle
lower and raise the bit
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Hold your stock
tightly as you drill
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If not, your stock may
spin violently around
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Hold the feed handle
and turn the machine off
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Small pieces should
be clamped to the table
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Keeps hands at least
2
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Circle of Danger
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Keep hair, loose clothes
away from the bit
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Press the stop button
to stop the drill press
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Before you start

• answer these questions
• Is this piece too small to hold?
• What size hole am I drilling?

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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

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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 its holder

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Questions?Comments?