What are two safety features of the pillar drill?

What are two safety features of the pillar drill?

Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas. Long and loose hair must be contained. Hearing protection must be worn. Dust mask or other appropriate respiratory protection must be worn Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn.

What health and safety rules do you need to follow when using a pillar drill and disc sander?

What safety procedures should you follow when using sanders?

1. Wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles) when operating a sander.
2. Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area.

What should I check before using a pillar drill?

Sign Text: HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE USE OF PILLAR DRILL MACHINE 1) ENSURE YOU WEAR GOGGLES AND GLOVES. 2) CHECK GUARD IS FITTED TO DRILL AND IN PLACE. 3) CHECK SECURITY OF DRILL AND REPORT AND DAMAGE OR BROKEN PARTS. 4) CHECK YOU KNOW WHERE TO EMERGENCY STOP IS FITTED.

What are the hazards of a pillar drill?

User injury Human contact with rotating parts and swarf can cause cuts or abrasions. Loss of control of the workpiece can result in spinning that can cause injury. Small particles of waste material can enter the eyes. Trapping Belts on drive pulleys present a trapping hazard.

What is a pillar drill used for?

Pillar drills are free-standing machines that use a motor to rotate a bit with variable speed range. The drill press can be used to cut holes of different diameters into different types of material such as wood or metal.

What does pillar drill mean?

Pillar drills (also referred to as drill press machines) are versatile machines that can be used on a wide range of materials where single hole drilling is required. The head is lowered vertically and plunges into the material by means of a hand lever and the table can be adjusted to suit varying sizes of material.

What materials can be used on a pillar drill?

The pillar drill is primarily used to drilling holes in wood. It is ideal for plywood and both hardwood and softwood timber.

What is the difference between a pillar drill and a drill press?

A pillar drill is for drilling pillars, and a drill press is for keeping your drill wrinkle free!

How do you adjust the speed on a pillar drill?

How to Change the Speed of a Drill Press

1. Step 1: Unplug the Drill Press.
2. Step 2: Open the Belt Access Panel.
3. Step 3: Loosen the Locking Screws.
4. Step 4: Pull Motor Lever.
5. Step 5: Determine Belt Position for Desired Speed.
6. Step 6: Remove First Belt.
7. Step 7: Remove Second Belt.
8. Step 8: Put First Belt On.

What speed should I drill at?

Recommended Speeds for Standard Materials with H.S.S. Drills

Material	Recommended Speed (SFM)
Aluminum and its Alloys	200-300
Brass and Bronze (Ordinary)	150-300
Bronze (High Tensile)	70-150
Die Casting (Zinc Base)	300-400

When operating a drill press you should?

Drill Press Safety Rules

1. Run drill at correct RPM for diameter of drill bit and material.
2. Always hold work in a vise or clamp to the drill table.
3. Use a correctly ground drill bit for the material being drilled.
4. Use the proper cutting fluid for the material being drilled.
5. Remove chips with a brush, never by hand.

Why is it important to change the speed on a drill press?

Using the wrong drill-press speed will create drill-bit dulling heat. To increase the lifespan of drill bits and reduce warping on thinner steels, you need to adjust the drill press’ speed based on the type of material and the size of the drilled hole.

What are the two types of speed controls used in drill presses?

There are two different types of speed control systems for drill presses — step pulley and variable speed systems.

How do you use a drill press to drill to an exact depth?

Wrap the tape around your drill bit at the depth you want the hole, wrapping it around the bit in a clockwise direction. Drill until the edge of the tape reaches the surface. It is possible to over-drill when using tape, so here’s a method that will prevent that.

How do you make sure you don’t drill too deep?

Try this if your drill bit is short enough (or your screws long enough): Mount your bit in the drill chuck so the length showing measures slightly longer than the length of your screw. This makes it nearly impossible to drill too deep because the chuck jaws prevent it.

How do you stop a drill at a certain depth?

Solution: one small piece of tape. Just wrap a bit of tape around you drill bit at the depth you’d like to stop at. I like to use painter’s tape because I always have it around, and the blue color provides a sharp visual contrast to the black or gold of most drill bits.