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WorksheetsDrill Press Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The name of the part of the drill press that holds the bit is called the:
Chuck
Press Head
Lock Head
Key
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
True or False: You should always have a piece of wood under the material you are drilling into.
true
false
One of the common accidents that can occur on the drill press happens when:
the chuck key is left in the chuck
a drill bit is left in the chuck
the table height is not adjusted properly
the machine is being used without being turned on
If you wish to use the drill press to drill a series of holes that are all the same depth you can:
use the depth gauge that is built into the drill press
measure the depth of each hole
take a guess
bring the handle down the same amount every time
To help you more accurately drill a hole exactly where you want it you can:
use an awl to make a small indent in the wood to help you more accurately start the drill bit
use the chuck key to make an indent
mark an X with your pencil
just bring the drill bit down into the material
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:
All the answers
help clear the wood chips from the hole
allow the bit to cool
prevent the wood and bit from burning
True or False: You should always clamp your material by using either a C-Clamp or a Vise
true
false
You should always check to ensure you are drilling straight into the wood (this means at a right angle to the surface of the wood). You can do this by:
using a square
using an awl
using your eye
not checking and doing it anyway
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
What type of drill bit is this?
spade bit
twist bit
forstner bit
auger bit
True or False: It is safe to use the drill press if the bit is wobbling around the chuck.
true
false
True or False: You can operate the machine without tightening the chuck with the chuck key.
true
false
True or False: It is safe to operate the machine when someone is within 3 feet of you (about 1 arms length)
true
false
When drilling into longer stock your longer end should stick out to which end:
the left
the right
towards you
If your material starts to twist up the drill bit what should you do:
turn off the machine
shout helicopter and run away
leave the machine running and walk away
nothing and complete drilling your hole
True or False: Safety glasses must always be worn when using the drill press.
true
false
