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WorksheetsDrill Press Safety
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 9mins
What should you do whenever you are drilling a hole,
but is required when drilling metal?
Sand it smooth
Make good measurements
Indent the drilling location
Heat the material
Which of the following is correct when you are choosing a drill press?
Drilling small holes through soft material can be done at high speeds.
Drilling large holes should be done at faster speeds
All drilling is done at slow speeds to reduce wear on the cutting edges.
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
Where should you never leave this chuck key?
On the table
In your pocket
In the drill chuck
When are you REQUIRED to secure your stock to the table or in a vise when drilling it?
(Select all correct answers)
When drilling in metal
When using large drill bits
When drilling in small stock
When drilling in awkward or large stock
Most of this vise is pointing to the left...
Nice fun fact, but it is probably just luck
That's dangerous, it could spin into the operator
Good, if the drill bit gets stuck it won't hurt the operator
Before removing the bit or your work piece you should:
(Select all that apply)
Wait for the machine to completely stop
Beep. Letting you know that it has finished
Turn off the machine.
Leave the chuck key in the chuck.
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.
When you turn on the drill press your left hand should:
be on the stock or vise ensuring it stays controlled
be on the vise with fingers tucked in the table to keep for extra control
Actually, you left hand should be turning on the machine, with your right hand on the vise
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
To clean up the debris after drilling you should:
use a brush and sweep the floor
blow it off and leave it
use your hand or a bench towel
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.
Select ALL personal protection equipment (PPE)
that is required to work with a drill press?
Safety Glasses
Closed Toe Shoes
No Baggy Clothes
Hair/Jewelry Restrained
Leather Gloves
When drilling a large, or deep hole, it is recommended that you not drill the hole all at one time.
Instead, while drilling you should occasionally stop drilling and back the bit out of the hole to:
sharpen the blade
help clear the chips from the hole
allow the bit to cool
prevent the material and bit from burning
