Drill Press

FCFL has a Duracraft DP-514 drill press.

A dangerously simple tool.

 * Check for loose clothing and hair anywhere near the bit and your workpiece.
 * Wear safety goggles. Bits break and chips fly.
 * Know the tool, your material, the drill bit and appropriate speed or ask someone who does.
 * Double check that the chuck key is removed.
 * Keep the drilling table and workspace clear.
 * Clamp your workpiece, unless you are using a small bit on a large graspable workpiece of soft material.
 * Confirm the bit goes through the center of the drill table or the drill depth does not reach the table.
 * Confirm the bit is turning straight in the chuck not wobbling or bent.
 * Keep hands and fingers at least 3" away from any cutting or turning edge.
 * On deep cuts, raise the bit frequently to clean the chips out of the hole.
 * Ease up on the feed as the drill breaks through the work

Safety starts with you.

 * Be aware of your mental state.
 * How are you feeling?
 * Are you tired/hungry/frustrated?
 * Are you in a hurry?
 * Are you unsure about what you are doing?

These are the conditions that accidents usually happen in.