Drill Press Challenge Your Skills

What part of the drill press encompasses the power drive train, transmission, motor, belt and pulleys and the spindle?

• The column

• The base

• The head.

• The spindle assembly.

What is the purpose of the column?

• Support the base.

• Support the head.

• Supports the spindle.

• Supports the motor.

AS a safety precaution never leave this item in which of the following?

• On the tilting table.

• On the top of the pulley guard.

• In the drill chuck

• Hanging loosely from a chain on the side of the drill press.

• All of the above.

The primary purpose of a drill press is for

• Crosscutting

• Drilling and boring holes.

• Ripping

• Sanding

The purpose of the chunk key is for

• Tightening the table

• Tightening and loosening the chuck

• Loosening the wood form the bit

• Turning on the drill

What is the correct method of drilling round stock( wood) on the drill press?

• Should be held firmly by you and another student.

• With the use of a V-Block.

• With a special king of bit

• Round stock is never drilled using the drill press

The minimum distance your fingers should come to a cutting edge is defined as ____________.

• Throat distance

• Swing

• Margin of safety

• Safety zone

What is the purpose of withdrawing the drill bit or drilling in stages when drilling large or deep holes?

• To prevent the bit from slipping.

• To help guide the bit.

• To cool the bit and to clean out the hole.

• To prevent the wood from coming loose.

After drilling a hole on a work piece at high speed, the drill bit can become very hot due to friction?

• True

• False

When possible the work piece being drilled should be clamped or positioned on which side of the operator?

• left

• right