safety procedures
14” DRILL PRESS
safety procedures
n TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE WORKPIECE, ALWAYS clamp work securely to
the table if it is too short to contact the column or when using a hole saw or cutting
tools larger than 1/2” diameter
n NEVER work on the drill press table while the drill is operating
n DO NOT wear gloves, neckties, or loose clothing when operating the drill press
n REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Studio Technician)
Respirator
safety procedures
safety procedures
Other things to remember
n The shop has two drill presses. One in the wood shop and another in the metal shop.
Please do not drill metal on the wood shop drill press
n Remember to re-tighten the table lock lever before using the drill
n Always check the drill press speed chart to determine correct combination of material, bit
size, and drilling speed
n Insert drill bits about 3/4” (and at least 1/4”) into the chuck and tighten securely with the
chuck key
n The chart is located on the wall behind the drill press
n Size of hole
n Typically, the smaller the drill bit, the greater the required RPM
n In soft materials, the speed should be higher than for hard materials
n To drill a through hole without splintering the bottom face, place the material on a scrap
piece of wood. This also protects the point of the drill bit
n !!!IMPORTANT!!! Use a scrap piece of wood to also prevent drilling into the metal table
surface
n Setting the depth stop can also avoid this problem. Drilling into the table not only dam-
ages the table, but also the drill bits
n To prevent rotation of the work piece, clamp the work secure to the table, either with a “C”
clamp or the drill press clamp
n When using paddle/spade drill bits, you should always use a hold down clamp
n When drilling into metal, a cutting lubricant should be used. Cast iron and brass/bronze
should be drilled dry
n Return bits to drawer when you are done and clean the area around the press
safety procedures
Various Drill Bits
Auger Bit
n Use with hand drill only
n Do not use on metal
Paddle/Spade Bit
n Easier to use larger diameter bits on drill press, but hand
drills can be used
n Do not use on metal
Wood-boring Bit
n Use with hand drill only
n Do not use on metal
Twist Bit
n Use with drill press or hand drill
n Great for metal (use carbide tipped)
n Carbide tipped bits are usually black
Masonry Bit
n Use with hammer drill only
n Use only on masonry or plaster
n Note the “hammerhead” tip
n Do not use on metal