The drill press is a versatile
machine that uses a multiple-cutting-
edged drill bit secured in a rotating chuck
to bore and drill holes, normally into
wood stock.
The Drill Press, also called
the Drilling Machine, is a device
for producing holes in hard substances.
The drill is held in a rotating spindle
and is fed into the workpiece,
which is usually clamped in
a vise resting on a table.
There are three main types
of drill presses: floor drilling
press, benchtop drilling press
, and radial drilling press.
Floor Drilling Press -
A floor-standing
drilling press is significantly
more extensive and potent
than its tabletop counterpart.
A drill press lets you precisely
determine the placement and
angle of the hole as well as its depth.
It has the power and leverage to
drive bits easily, even in hard stock,
and lets you raise and lower the
bit repeatedly without ruining
the shape of the hole.
The first vertical drill
presses were created in
the late 1800s and were
used principally by blacksmiths
to create metal-based product.
The first hand-operated electric
drill was invented in Melbourne,
Australia, in 1889. Prior to that
time, most drilling was accomplished
using hand-crank drills for small bores,
and larger brace-style drills when
more torque was required.
Drills are designed for lighter
tasks such as drilling small holes
in wood or drywall. With all the
different types of bits available,
a drill is one of the most versatile
tools in a toolbox. Ideal projects
for a drill include: Hanging shelves
or curtains.
A power drill is a tool with an
electrical motor that rotates
a replaceable drill bit at your
choice of speeds to create a
hole in a variety of materials.
The drill can also take screwdriver
bits, to allow easier driving of
screws through different materials.