Wood Working Drill Safety and Maintenance

Wood workers use different kinds of tools and machinery to get the job done. Aside from circular saws, woodworkers also uses different kinds of drills. Drills can sometimes pose a threat if not handled correctly. Today we’re going to give you some tips on how drill safety and maintenance.

Maintenance:

Make sure that your drill is lubricated once in a while. Lubrication prevents heat and friction generated throughout the working process. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer on how to properly lubricate your drill.

Don’t forget to clean the groves, belt and pulley after working with wood. Some resin and dirt can stick to the drill.

Put a light coating of oil on the unpainted area of the drill. This will prevent the drill from rusting or contamination.

Safety:

Wear proper protection when working with drills. Small chunk of wood or any kind of material you are drilling can be thrown up during the process. Always wear eye protection and protective suit.

Don’t make adjustments while drilling. Make sure to turn your drill off

Make sure that all cutting tools are properly placed during drilling operations.

Use a holding device. Don’t ever use your hand to adjust the material you are drilling.

Don’t wear loose clothing or dangling jewelry near the drill press. Sometimes the drill can catch these things, drawing the wearer into the moving parts, causing significant injury.

Drill guards should be used during the operation to prevent injury.

Ease up the drill once in a while to avoid damage and make the operator focused on the job.

Make sure to clean the drill after the operation. Cleaning the drill press with a brush is recommended.

Make sure all your tooling and blades are maintained in a good condition.

Follow all the recommendations for use and safety given by the manufacturer of your drill press.

Ensure that if and when the drill press is not working properly, it is checked and repaired by a qualified technician.