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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
Pass Quiz

3 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 Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
October 25, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
October 26, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Wednesday
October 28, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Andrew Neely
Thursday
October 29, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
 
Sunday
November 1, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
 
Monday
November 2, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Wednesday
November 4, 2026
 
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Andrew Neely
Thursday
November 5, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
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