Metal Drill Press Badge

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Pass Quiz

3 questions · You can retake if you don't pass.

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Day	Morning (before 12 PM)	Afternoon (12 - 5 PM)	Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday July 26, 2026	Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 10:00am With Nathan Rawling	Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 3:00pm With Lucas Harrison
Monday July 27, 2026			Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 7:30pm With Mara Heneks
Sunday August 2, 2026	Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 10:00am With Nathan Rawling	Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 3:00pm With Lucas Harrison
Monday August 3, 2026			Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 7:30pm With Mara Heneks
Thursday August 6, 2026			Facilitator badge checkout Schedule 6:00pm With Aaron Monikowski

DEPRICATED OLD Checklist

Badge Checklist

Complete these items to earn the badge.

Drill Press - Metal Shop
Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
Identify and describe all controls, adjustments, and functions of the drill press
Power
Belts
Chuck
Change the belt speed
Keep belt straight
Tension belt
When to use what speed (slow for Steel, fast for Aluminum/Plastic, slower for bigger diameter bits/faster for smaller) (Machinery’s Handbook for reference speeds)
Secure workpiece
Use scrap under workpiece if necessary
Clamp appropriately
Drill hole
Choose appropriate drill bit & Center Drill
Chuck tools firmly
Put bed at appropriate height
Center Drill hole
Drill hole, pecking (in and out to clear chips) if necessary
Cleaning up tool
Replacing accessories
Vacuumed up after use