How do you avoid drilling into the drill press table
How do you prevent the drill bit from wandering when using the drill press?
To keep a drill bit from wandering when drilling in metal, put the point of a center punch or nail set on the spot you want the hole, then tap it with a hammer to make a small dent in the metal. Chuck the drill bit in the drill, place the bit on the dent, and drill the hole. Watch this video to find out more.
What are the safety rules for a drill press?
Safety Rules
Don’t wear loose clothing or gloves, keep long hair tied back. These items will get caught in bit or spindle. Never adjust the drill press or setup while it is running. Never leave chuck key in press.
When using the drill press to bore holes the table should be?
Set the Drill Press Table for Perfect “Perpendicularity” A drill press can only drill perfectly straight holes if the table is perfectly perpendicular to the spindle. Here’s an old machinist’s trick to make your table spot-on: Make about a 30-degree bend in a 1/4-in.
How do you stop a drill bit from slipping on metal?
Tip 3: prevent slipping
In order to prevent this, first use a sharp object to make a dimple. Placing the drill inside the dimple greatly reduces the chances of it slipping off. You can use a center punch or – nice and simple – a steel nail.
How do you stop a drill bit from slipping?
Do drill presses need to be guarded?
This standard does apply to drill presses and lathes, and it is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) policy to require protection for employees by guarding methods such as barrier guards.
How do you align a drill press table?
How do you drill a perpendicular hole without a drill press?
How should a workpiece be secured on the drill press?
All workpieces should be secured by a vise or clamp before starting the machining.
Does a drill press need to be bolted to the floor OSHA?
All equipment should be properly secured. “For example, if you can push against the drill press with two fingers and it rocks, that’s a citation. They’re supposed to be bolted, so they would be bolted or mounted to prevent from rocking.” Additionally, all cylinders should be properly strapped and secured.
What PPE must be worn when using the drill press?
In terms of personal protective equipment (PPE), the only piece of equipment that’s absolutely necessary when operating a drill press is a pair of high-grade, shatter-proof goggles with side shields. Eye injuries are known to occur when metal shards or debris are shot from underneath the drill.