Bell Work
Drill Press
Complete the drill press
worksheet using the Wood book
starting on page 349.
Drill Press
Purpose
drilling, sanding,
countersinking,
and plug cutting
Safety
1. Always wear safety glasses
2. Never leave chuck key in chuck
3. Use a V block for round stock
4. Clamp small pieces
5. Place scrap under stock
6. Position stock so the longer
side is to the left
7. Use appropriate speeds
- bits larger than ¼” use slower speeds
- bits smaller than ¼” use faster speeds
- only change speed with machine on
8. Return feed wheel to up position
by hand
Procedure
1. Select the right bit, secure it in the
chuck
2. Position stock
3. Cut on machine, slowly push drill
through the stock, backing out
occasionally to remove chips
4. Return feed wheel to up position
by hand
5. Cut off machine
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