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Woodshop Drill Press Badge

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

Applicable to woodshop drill press

Review materials
Badge Video
Pass Quiz

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

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout

Pick a checkout time below. All bookings flow through the appointment system — please do not arrange checkouts via Slack.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM)
Thursday
June 11, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
 
Friday
June 12, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
Saturday
June 13, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 8:00am
With Glenn Mallette
 
Sunday
June 14, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
Monday
June 15, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
Tuesday
June 16, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Schedule 3:00pm
With William Pieragostini
Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • Drill Press
  • Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
  • Identify and describe all controls, adjustments, and functions of the drill press
  • Change the belt speed
  • Keep belt straight
  • Tension belt
  • When to use what speed (slow for metal, fast for wood, slower for bigger bits)
  • Secure workpiece
  • Use scrap under workpiece if necessary
  • Clamp appropriately
  • Drill hole
  • Choose appropriate drill bit
  • Chuck it firmly
  • Put bed at appropriate height
  • Set depth stop to appropriate depth
  • Drill hole, pecking (in and out to clear chips) if necessary
  • Cleaning up tool
  • Replacing accessories
  • Vacuumed up after use

Woodworking Basics

Bundle Areas of Interest
Woodworking
Wood, Metal & Fabrication
Bundle Level
Beginner
Recommended Skill Badges

This video covers the basics of using the Woodshop at MakeHaven, and is a pre-requisite for using the room or any of the tools in it.

Badge Checkout Requirement
Badge applied after successful quiz
Badge Slots Required
1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool
Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
15 Minutes
Badge Slots Required
1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool
Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
15 Minutes

Earn this badge at an upcoming event

Attending one of these events takes the place of meeting with a facilitator for a checkout — but you must still watch the video and pass the quiz to earn the badge.

Applicable to woodshop drill press

Badge Slots Required
1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool
Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
10 Minutes
Badge Slots Required
1 appointment slot -- can add a second 15 minute or less tool
Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
15 Minutes

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