Drill Press Safety

Why do we rotate the drill bit in the chuck?

• So you can see if the drill bit is straight in the chuck or bent.

• So you can tighten it in the chuck

• So you can see if the drill bit has been tightened properly

You ALWAYS have to secure your stock to the table or in a jig when drilling it.

• True

• False

When you are feeding the drill bit in the stock:

• Sometimes drill bits screech. Just ease up pressure and let the bit heat up.

• Keep constant and consistent pressure, ensuring chips are a uniform size.

• Sometimes drill bits get caught. Just force it through using more pressure.

After drilling the drill bit:

• will be dull and need to be sharpened

• should be left in the chuck for the next person

• will be hot

Before drilling through your stock you need to:

• Set the Depth Stop to stop before it cuts through the stock.

• Check to see if the bit will go through the stock and what it might drill in to.

• Loosen the Table Clamp and adjust the work table so it is 1 foot below the chuck.

Our drill press requires that the bit is locked in the chuck by using a:

• Chuck Key

• Head Key

• Chuck Key Square

• Awl Chuck

It is recommended that a bit be inserted at least __________ inch(es) into the chuck before locking the bit in place.

• 1 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 1 1/2 inches

• it doesnt matter as long as the bit doesn't wobble when the machine is turned on

Safety requires that larger holes should be drilled with the speed of your drill set at:

• low speed

• high speed

• medium speed

What is the name of the type of drill bit?

• twist bit

• spade bit

• auger bit

• forstner bit

What is the name of this type of bit?

• forstner bit

• twist bit

• auger bit

• spade bit