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WorksheetsDrill Press Operations Review Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which part of the drill press holds the drill bit?
The Base
The Chuck
The Table
The Motor
What tool is used to tighten the drill bit into the chuck?
Pliers
The Chuck Key
A screwdriver
A wrench
To move the drill bit down into the wood, you turn the:
Height adjustment
Speed Dial
Table Lock
Feed Handle (Quill Feed)
Before turning on the machine, the chuck key must be:
Placed on the table
Held in your hand
Removed from the chuck and placed in its holder
Left in the chuck
How should you hold the workpiece while drilling?
With your hands only
By standing on it
Securely clamped to the table or in a vise
Letting it float freely
If you drill a hole all the way through a block of wood, you should place underneath it:
The metal table directly
A piece of steel
A "Backer Board" (scrap wood) to protect the table and prevent splintering
Your hand
The "Twist Drill" is the most common bit used for:
Drilling round holes in wood or metal
Making square holes
Cutting curves
Sanding
When drilling deep holes, you should "peck drill." This means:
Using a small bit
Hitting the wood with the bit like a woodpecker
Drilling up and down slightly to clear chips out of the hole
Drilling fast
If the drill bit gets stuck in the wood, you should:
Scream
Turn off the machine immediately
Grab the wood to stop it from spinning
Pull the handle harder
Where is the On/Off switch usually located?
On the front of the machine head
Under the table
On the floor
Behind the motor
To drill a hole in the center of a round dowel, it is best to use:
A C-clamp
Your fingers
A flat vise
A V-Block
The drill press table can be adjusted to:
Move up and down to fit different sizes of wood
Fold away
Move left and right only
Spin in circles
When tightening the chuck, you should tighten:
Just one hole
All three holes to make sure the bit is straight and tight
Until it clicks
Using your fingers
A "Pilot Hole" is:
A mistake
A hole for a pilot
A small hole drilled before a large hole to guide the big bit
The final hole
Proper pressure on the feed handle should be:
Very light so it rubs
As hard as possible
Steady and even—let the bit do the cutting
Jerky
If the drill bit smokes, you are likely:
Going too fast
Pushing too hard or the bit is dull
Drilling perfectly
Drilling into water
When the hole is finished, you should:
Turn off the power while the bit is in the hole
Guide the handle back up slowly
Let go of the handle immediately so it snaps up
Leave the bit in the wood
Long hair must be tied back because:
It looks better
It can get caught in the spinning spindle or chuck
It might get dusty
It blocks your view
After you are done drilling, you should:
Walk away
Leave the machine running
Blow the chips onto the floor
Wait for the bit to stop, then clean the chips with a brush
What is the "shank" of the drill bit?
The price tag
The cutting edge
The smooth end that goes into the chuck
The sharp point
