Pillar Drill

BS4163 Main points:

b) Chuck keys, broken drills, swarf, work pieces, etc., can be violently ejected. c) Unexpected spinning of hand held work pieces could cause injuries to hands. d) The drill table can slip down or heavy objects fall from the table. e) Drilling machines present an electric shock hazard.

CLEAPSS Main Points:

Trapping Belts on drive pulleys present a trapping hazard. Flying work piece Work pieces (and chuck keys or broken drill bits) can be ejected violently if not held correctly or if the machine starts unexpectedly. User injury Human contact with rotating parts and swarf can cause cuts or abrasions. Loss of control of the work piece can result in spinning this can cause injury.

PPE:
Apron/Overalls Goggles

Suitable materials and processes:

A range of sizes of holes can be drilled into wood plastic and metal. Metal and wood cannot be used on the same machine. Common Problems: Putting the drill bit into the drill chuck at an angle.

Common Misconceptions: If the machine is not drilling you need to put more pressure on the handle.

I have used this machine to: Drill holes in wood and aluminium.