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FCFL has a Duracraft DP-514 drill press. |
FCFL has a Duracraft DP-514 drill press. |
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== Safety == |
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=== A dangerously simple tool. === |
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* Check for loose clothing and hair anywhere near the bit and your workpiece. |
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* Wear safety goggles. Bits break and chips fly. |
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* Know the tool, your material, the drill bit and appropriate speed or ask someone who does. |
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* Double check that the chuck key is removed. |
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* Keep the drilling table and workspace clear. |
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* Clamp your workpiece, unless you are using a small bit on a large graspable workpiece of soft material. |
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* Confirm the bit goes through the center of the drill table or the drill depth does not reach the table. |
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* Confirm the bit is turning straight in the chuck not wobbling or bent. |
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* Keep hands and fingers at least 3" away from any cutting or turning edge. |
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* On deep cuts, raise the bit frequently to clean the chips out of the hole. |
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* Ease up on the feed as the drill breaks through the work |
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=== Safety starts with you. === |
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* Be aware of your mental state. |
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* How are you feeling? |
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* Are you tired/hungry/frustrated? |
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* Are you in a hurry? |
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* Are you unsure about what you are doing? |
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These are the conditions that accidents usually happen in. |
Latest revision as of 02:31, 11 January 2022
FCFL has a Duracraft DP-514 drill press.
Safety
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.