Rockwell Drill Press

Rockwell Drill Press

It is used for drilling holes in a variety of materials (metal, wood, etc.).

Basic Info

• Ownership: TBD
• Location: In the metal shop
• What it looks like:
  

Manufacturer Information

• Make/Model: Rockwell 15-069 (1/2 HP motor)
• Part Number: 1721149

Documentation

not specified

Rules

• Please wear safety glasses!

Instructions

• Drill press accessories are kept on the plastic shelves on the other side of the bench grinders.

Other References

TBD

Maintenance

TBD

Things that Need to be Done

TBD

FAQs

TBD

Training Points (draft content to support Ted's shop training initiative)

• Novice (must be supervised by user or higher level)
  • Wood shop tour
  • Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, etc.
  • Power switch location/operation
  • Workpiece materials compatible with this machine
  • Clamping the workpiece safely
  • How hard to push the drill bit into the workpiece
  • Marking an accurate hole location

• User
  • Review all points above
  • Center punch / center drill to begin holes
  • Selecting drill bits
  • Changing drill bits
  • Adjusting the table height
  • Setting the vertical travel stops
  • Using a drill press vise
  • Dust control system
  • Cleanup with shop vac or brush
  • How to tell when a bit needs to be sharpened
  • Consumables costs

• Expert
  • Review all points above
  • Using brushes or sanders in the chuck
  • Changing the drill speed
  • Making fixtures for repeating hole locations
  • Making fixtures for workpiece clamping

• Trainer
  • Expert level with sufficient experience