Metal Drill Press Certification

Metal Drill Press Certification
Version	0.1.0
Approval Date	2021-08-05
Prerequisites
Document/Printout	Metal Drill Press Certification
Required For Tools/Shops	Drill Press (Metal)

Student:
Trainer:
Date:
Version:	0.1.0 - 2021-08-05

Certification required for: Drill Press (Metal) (Metal Shop)

DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET

Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!

Training Check-Off List:

Tool Anatomy

• Parts of the drill press are properly identified
  • On/Off switch
  • Feed handle
  • Depth stop
  • Motor
  • Column
  • Spindle
  • Chuck
  • Table
  • Speed Adjustment

Pre-Operation

• Safety precautions are followed - safety glasses, proper clothing, work area cleared, no gloves etc.

Operation

• Workpiece is clamped to table
• Scrap/sacrificial board is placed under workpiece and clamped to table
• Drill bit properly installed in chuck
  • Student imparts uses of common bits
• Table is adjusted to proper height and tightened.
• Student demonstrates ability to drill a piece of stock with correct technique
• Proper speed used for various materials (see chart)

Post-Operation

• Work area is cleaned

Lockout/Tagout Procedure

• Student imparts lockout/tagout procedure: Tool unplugged and barrel covers and locks, tag filled out and posted, front desk notified.

Pass/Fail:

Comments:

Student Signature:		Date
Certifier Signature:		Date

Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.

Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).