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Drill press test

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Adjust the drill press to the correct speed so the drill bit .
a.
will not break
c.
will not overheat
b.
will remain straight
d.
will not make noise
 

 2. 

Be sure the tapered shank of the chuck or drill is seated in the spindle so it
a.
will fall freely
c.
will not bcome too hot
b.
will not fall out
d.
will not hold drill bits
 

 3. 

______________ leave a chuck key in the chuck socket.
a.
periodically
c.
always
b.
sometimes
d.
never
 

 4. 

Never hold small work __________ while drilling.
a.
In a drill vise
c.
with your hands
b.
with a c clamp
d.
on the table
 

 5. 

Clamp your material to the table or use a drill press vise to keep the work  from
a.
turning
c.
burning
b.
reversing
d.
sliding
 

 6. 

_____________stop revolving work by grabbing it. Turn off the machine and step away.
a.
periodically
c.
always
b.
sometimes
d.
never
 

 7. 

Ease the pressure of the _________ as the drill breaks through the bottom side of your work.
a.
feed
c.
column
b.
clamp
d.
table
 

 8. 

Large drills should be run .
a.
fast speeds
c.
on larger drill presses only
b.
slow speeds
d.
at any speed
 

 9. 

When using the drill press
a.
stay very close to the spindle
c.
have another student assist you
b.
loose clothing is not a hazard
d.
do not lean close to the spindle
 



 
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