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| | ==Purpose== |
| | The drill press is used for drilling holes. Fences and stops can help make cuts safer and more precise. |
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| | ==Safety== |
| | '''Do:''' |
| | *Use clamps, fences, and fixtures to hold the workpiece |
| | *Make sure the table is locked in place before starting |
| | *Use a sacrificial board when drilling through the workpiece |
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| | '''Do not:''' |
| | *Hold workpieces by hand when drilling - the bit can lift and spin the workpiece, causing injury |
| | *Drill into the table surface or communal jigs |
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| | ===Emergency Stop=== |
| | The drill press can be stopped with the power switch. |
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| | ==Operating Procedure== |
| | #Secure the workpiece to the table |
| | #Install the drill bit in the chuck |
| | #Set the table height: |
| | ##Unlock the table lock |
| | ##Crank the handle to change the height |
| | ##Securely lock the table |
| | #Set the speed range: large tool = SLOW, small tool = FAST |
| | #If drilling completely through the material, install a waste board to protect the table. |
| | #Clamp the workpiece to the table. Never hold workpieces by hand when drilling. |
| | #Using the feed handle, carefully press the bit into the workpiece. |
| | #When drilling deep holes (more than 2x the diameter of the drill bit), raise the bit periodically to clear chips. |
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| | ==Shutdown and Housekeeping== |
| | *Remove all workpieces, tools, and fixtures |
| | *Store drill bits in their proper spot, organized according to size |
| | *Make sure the chuck key is stored in the holder on the side of the drill press |
| | *Wipe down table, handles, switches with a brush or rag |
| | *Sweep floor around the drill press and work table |
