General Safety
When you use a drill, be sure to check the many parts of the drill to make sure it won't break while you're using it.
There 7 main things you MUST check before using a drill:
The Drill-make sure its clean and doesn't make strange noises when you turn it on/off and The Drill Bit-ALWAYS double check to make sure the drill bit isn't wobbling before you begin drilling
The Cord- make sure the cord doesn't have any breaks, exposed wires, and looseness at the plug or housing connections
Tripping Hazards-make sure there isn't anything on the floor around you that could possibly trip you
The Job-know where you are going to be drilling and whether or not a pilot hole it necessary
The Material-understand that some materials like copper or soft wood will take less effort to drill through whereas harder, denser materials like steel will require more care and skill to drill through safely
And finally...You-tie back long hair and tuck in any loose clothing that could get trapped in the drill
There 7 main things you MUST check before using a drill:
The Drill-make sure its clean and doesn't make strange noises when you turn it on/off and The Drill Bit-ALWAYS double check to make sure the drill bit isn't wobbling before you begin drilling
The Cord- make sure the cord doesn't have any breaks, exposed wires, and looseness at the plug or housing connections
Tripping Hazards-make sure there isn't anything on the floor around you that could possibly trip you
The Job-know where you are going to be drilling and whether or not a pilot hole it necessary
The Material-understand that some materials like copper or soft wood will take less effort to drill through whereas harder, denser materials like steel will require more care and skill to drill through safely
And finally...You-tie back long hair and tuck in any loose clothing that could get trapped in the drill
7 Basic Steps to Using an Electric Hand Drill
1. Check the material you're drilling is held securely in place.
Also, secure an unwanted piece of material underneath your work so the drill doesn't damage the table underneath
Also, secure an unwanted piece of material underneath your work so the drill doesn't damage the table underneath
2. Secure ALL loose clothing or dangling jewelry which could catch in the drill as you lean over it.
And ALWAYS wear safety glasses to protect yourself from flying dust and debris as you use the drill.
And ALWAYS wear safety glasses to protect yourself from flying dust and debris as you use the drill.
3. The drill bit may become hot with use so keep you hands off it.
Unplug the drill before changing bits. And don't forget to remove the chuck key before switching on the drill.
Unplug the drill before changing bits. And don't forget to remove the chuck key before switching on the drill.
4. Check the drill bit is secure in the drill and plug in the drill.
If the drill bit isn't secure, it could break or fall out of the drill in the middle of your job.
If the drill bit isn't secure, it could break or fall out of the drill in the middle of your job.
5. Hold the drill exactly perpendicular to the material. Have someone check you from the sides.
With thicker material, it is even more important that your drill bit goes straight through, not sideways.
With thicker material, it is even more important that your drill bit goes straight through, not sideways.
6. Gently squeeze the trigger and create a small indent in the material before applying more pressure.
This will make sure that your drill bit doesn't travel and make your hole look more like an oval than a circle.
This will make sure that your drill bit doesn't travel and make your hole look more like an oval than a circle.
7. Keep squeezing the trigger as you pull the drill bit back out of the material.
Depending on the material you drilled, the edges of the hole will be jagged and might cut somebody. SAND IT.
Depending on the material you drilled, the edges of the hole will be jagged and might cut somebody. SAND IT.