Drilling

A Drill is used to drill holes into or through many materials. Choose the material you would not drill.

• Metal

• Timber

• Plastic

• Ceramic

When drilling what must you always make sure of?

• Make sure the guard is down

• You must use the hand vice with all workpieces

• The drill bit size fits the hole

• The table has several layers of wood on it to rest on.

Tick all of the Health & Safety rules for using a Pillar Drill

• Wear goggles when drilling materials.

• Clamp the materials down or use a machine vice.

• Always use the guard.

• Ensure all loose clothing and hair is secured and jewellery is removed

A Hole Saw is used for drilling what?

• Small holes in plastic

• The same holes as a twist drill bit

• Large holes in metal

• Large holes in wood

The area that you rest your material on to drill is called?

• The Chuck Key

• The Table

• The Rest

• The Forstner Bit

On a Pillar Drill the height of the _______ is set by adjusting the height adjuster lever. When drilling the table should be moved _________ to the the drill bit so that the distance from the _______ bit to the material is small.

(a)  

What does the Hazard Tape around the Pillar Drill signify?

• Nothing, ignore it.

• One person inside the tape

• Up to four people inside the tape

• One person inside the tape unless told other wise by your teacher

• Queue outside the tape

What could happen if the Chuck Key is left in the Chuck?

• The guard won't go down properly

• It could fly out and hit someone in the room

• The Pillar Drill won't work

• The Drill bit might fall out

• It takes longer to drill