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Metal Drill Press Badge

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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
Review materials
Badge Video
Pass Quiz

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

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout

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Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Thursday
June 18, 2026
   
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Schedule 6:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
Sunday
June 21, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
June 22, 2026
   
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
June 23, 2026
 
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
 
Thursday
June 25, 2026
   
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Schedule 6:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
Sunday
June 28, 2026
 
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
June 29, 2026
   
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Tuesday
June 30, 2026
 
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Schedule 4:30pm
With Anthony Holland
 
Thursday
July 2, 2026
   
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Schedule 6:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
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
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