Key Vocabulary
benchtop
A benchtop model is a small machine that is designed to be used on a workbench or table.
Example Sentence: The small benchtop drill press was perfect for my small workshop.
column
A column is a vertical support that holds up a structure.
Example Sentence: The column of the drill press connected the base to the head.
spindle
A spindle is a rotating shaft that holds a drill bit or other tool.
Example Sentence: The spindle of the drill press spun rapidly, turning the drill bit.
chuck
A chuck is a device that holds a drill bit or other tool securely.
Example Sentence: The chuck on the drill press had three jaws that gripped the drill bit tightly.
backstop
A backstop is a device that prevents a workpiece from moving or spinning while it is being drilled.
Example Sentence: The backstop helped to keep the small piece of wood from spinning while I drilled it.
What is the purpose of the scrap piece of wood placed under the drill press table?
What is the most important safety rule to follow when using a drill press?
What is the name of the system that lets you raise or lower the table on a drill press?
What is the main purpose of the base of a drill press?
What is the purpose of the belt on a drill press?
What is the name of the part that holds the drill bit in place?
What is the purpose of the depth stop on a drill press?
What is the purpose of the backstop on a drill press?
What is the most important thing to do before using a drill press?
What is the name of the part that connects the motor to the spindle?
What is the name of the system that lets you adjust the speed of the drill bit?
What should you do if you see a drill bit tearing out the wood when it exits the workpiece?