Drill press

Checklist

Here you will find how to use the drill press safely and correctly.

Install correct size drill bit, tighten with key , run machine to ensure it is correctly fastened
set the table height to appropriate level
tightly secure your workpiece onto vice making sure there is a gap beneath it , hold down with clamp
set depth gauge to correct height ensuring the drill doesn't go to far and hit the vice or table
correctly align the drill to desired hole , turn on the machine and slowly lower the drill all the way through.

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Install correct size drill bit , tighten with the key , start the machine to ensure it is correctly fastened

DPtableheight.mp4

Set the table height to appropriate height using the crank on the side

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Tightly secure your workpiece onto the vie ensuring there is a gap beneath it.

DPdepthgauge.mp4

Set the depth gauge to the correct height making sure it does not penetrate the vice itself.

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correctly align the drill bit so that it is in the correct position, turn the machine on and slowly lower the drill into the piece

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Have a friend or clamps hold the vice for you while you drill, don't hold the piece with your hand!