Drill Press Safety

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