Drill Press
Floor Model For precision drilling a drill press is pretty well a necessity, they are available in both floor standing and bench top styles. A good heavy duty model will have at least a 3/4 HP motor and a 5/8" chuck. The size of a drill press is determined by the distance the drill bit is from the column, a 12" drill press would be capable of drilling a hole in the center of a 12" disk. Speeds are selected by the arrangement of belts on stepped pulleys, most have three pulleys and two belts, to deliver a range of 12 or 16 speeds from 210 to 3840 RPM.
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Using a Keyed Chuck
Most drill presses come with a keyed chuck, there are three holes around the chuck that the key
fits into, to prevent a bit from slipping after tightening the bit move to the next hole and tighten
again, then move to the third hole and tighten again.
| Drill Presses & Accessories |
Floor standing and bench top drill presses from Powermatic, Jet, Delta, and Shop Fox, along with a host of accessories to help you get the most out of your drill press.
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2. Run drill at correct cutting speed. 3. Use a vise or clamp for small material. 4. Remove chips with a brush, never by hand. 5. Ease up on pressure as bit breaks through material. 5. Ease up on pressure as bit breaks through material. 6. Don't drill with too much pressure, if the bit is dull sharpen or replace it. 7. If drill binds, shut off machine, turn chuck backwards by hand to free bit. 8. When drilling deep holes withdraw drill to clear chips frequently. 9. Remove drill chuck key immediately after using. 10. Keep floor area around tool clear. |
