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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
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3 questions · You can retake if you don't pass.

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
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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) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
July 26, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
July 27, 2026
   
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Sunday
August 2, 2026
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Schedule 10:00am
With Nathan Rawling
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
August 3, 2026
   
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Schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Thursday
August 6, 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

20" Metal Drill Press

Description

This drill press has 10" between the chuck and the column, giving it 20" of swing. It is for drilling holes in metal.

Requirements for Use
Required Badge

Metal Drill Press

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
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Nathan Rawling

Metal Shop & 3D Printing


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Lucas Harrison

Textiles, 3D printing & Metal Shop


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Mara Heneks

Metal Shop


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Nathan Rawling

Metal Shop & 3D Printing


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Lucas Harrison

Textiles, 3D printing & Metal Shop


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Mara Heneks

Metal Shop


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Aaron Monikowski

Metal Shop and Gerber CNC


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