drill press operation and safety

1. Drill press
operation and
safety

2. drill presses,
are
primarily used to
drill or enlarge a
cylindrical hole in
a workpiece or
part.

3. the drill is held in
a rotating spindle
and is fed into the
workpiece, which
is usually
clamped in a vise
resting on a
table.

4. The drill
press is
used to drill
straight
accurate
holes in the
precise
location

5. if precision is
a concern or
if you have
large-
diameter
holes to drill,
you should
consider
using a drill
press.

6. A drill press can be used as a spindle sander for
inside curves

7. Parts of a drill
press

8. Parts of a drill
press

9. We have two drill presses in our shop

10. The
powermatic

11. The Delta

12. Parts of both
machines

13. Quill feed
lever

14. Quill feed
lever

15. Depth stop

16. On/off switch

17. Spindle lock, used to lock spindle/bit to hole location in order to clamp
stock

18. Drill speed

19. Spindle

20. Chuck

21. table

22. table

23. Column

24. base

25. Handle to
raise an lower
table on Delta

26. Chuck key, used to tighten drill bit in chuck

27. Parts of one machine are
same for most others

28. Operation,
drilling a hole

29. Drill bits

30. Twist drill bits

31. Speed bits

32. Forstner bits

33. Auger bits

34. Hole saw

35. Counter sink bits, used to recess screws

36. Things to know
about using a drill
press

37. CHECK BIT
BEFORE
DRILLING
1
CHECK BIT FOR
STRAIGH SHANK
2
DON’T LEAVE
DRILL PRESS
UNATTENDED
3
LUBRICATE BIT
WHEN DRILLING
METAL
4

38. LOCATE CENTER
HOLES
01
MAKE
ADJUSTMENTS
WITH POWER
OFF
02
KEEP FLOOR
AROUND PRESS
CLEAN
03
LOCATE START
STOP BUTTON
04

39. TURN MACHINE OFF WHEN FINISHED
POWER –OFF WHEN CHANGING DRILL BITS.
SMALL BITS = FASTER SPEEDS.
LARGE BITS = SLOW SPEED
CHOOSE CORRECT DRILL BIT

40. SOMETHING
WRONG –
REPORT IT.
1
USE BRUSH
WHEN CLEANING
TABLES.,
2
CHECK TABLE
HEIGHT
3
CHECK TABLE ,IS
IT SECURE
4
CHECK TABLE
HEIGHT
5

41. DO NOT TOUCH DO NOT TOUCH BIT WHEN SPINNING.
RAISE
FREQUENTLY RAISE BIT OUT OF HOLE TO CLEAR
WOOD CHIPS FROM HOLE.
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE IF TIRED OR MEDICATED.
PLACE
NEVER PLACE TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT ON TABLE
WHEN OPERATING.
STAY STAY ALERT!!

42. DON’T BE IN A HURRY.
NO HORSEPLAY
DON’T BE IN A HURRY
FEED BIT SLOW AND SMOOTHLY
KNOW ALL PARTS AND FUNCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING.

43. USE
• USE TWIST DRILL BIT WHEN DRILLING HOLES SMALLER THAN ¼’’
START
• NEVER START MACHINE WITH KEY IN CHUCK
CHECK
• CHECK SPEED
CLAMP
• CLAMP WORK SECURELY
FEED
• FEED BIT SLOW AND SMOOTHLY

44. Use
Always use wood
under your project
to prevent drilling
into table.
Wear
Always wear eye
protection.
Drill
Drill from both sides
to prevent
splintering

45. Check depth gauge before
drilling

46. Drill press safety
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47. Wear safety
glasses

48. ·
Roll up long
sleeves.
No loose
clothing

49. No
jewelry

50. · No I.D.
lanyards

51. Give classmates 2’-3’
space for operating
and performing cuts,
don’t overcrowd.

52. ·
· Listen to Machine, should run smoothly. If not operating or
running properly shut off and get instructor.

53. ·
Turn off machine
when finished with
work.
let bit come to a
complete stop before
leaving.
·

54. ·
Take time, never rush
through work.
·Don’t make unnecessary
cuts.
Give the work your full
attention.
·

55. Always clamp
wood
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56. No horseplay

57. Keep hands 4’’ away
from spinning bits
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58. Keep hands 4’’
away from
spinning bits
and moving
parts

59. Be
alert
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60. Have a safe
attitude