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Drill Press

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Last updated January 7, 2024

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Attention

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WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES when using the machine.

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Instructions

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Part 1: Marking the Spots to Drill

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  1. When drilling, you should always know exactly where and how wide you want to drill your box channel/object.

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Note

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Normally you would use the Omio to “tap” or mark the spots to drill. This is because the Omio is a lot +more precise and thus your holes will be aligned. However, in the case that your box channel/object cannot +fit in the Omio, you will have to hand mark spots on your box channel/object.

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  1. Mark the spots with a hole puncher:

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    2. Mark the spot by using a pen/marker.

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    3. Secure the box channel and press down hard on the hole puncher.

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    Caution

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    There will and should be a loud popping sound as well as a vibration from the hole punch.

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Part 2: Switching the Drill Bit

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  1. You must switch the drill bit on the drill to the size that creates the hole you want (e.g. 5.0mm vs 3.4mm).

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    1. Find the correct size drill bit in the drill bit rack (numbers are marked on the rack from 1.0mm-12.9mm).

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  2. When switching the drill bit, you must use the correct tightening/loosening tool (there are many +different sizes for different drills):

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    2. By matching the grooves on the tool to the drill, lock the tool in place and turn

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    Turn counter-clockwise to loosen and vice versa (“lefty loosey righty tighty”).

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    1. As you turn, the drill will begin to fall, so be ready to catch it as it slides out.

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    Caution

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    Dropping drill bits can chip and break them.

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    1. Put the drill bit you want into the slot in the drill and use the tool again to +tighten the drill (turn clockwise to tighten.)

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    Caution

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    Make sure the drill bit is centered in the slot or else as you tighten the drill the drill bit will be slanted. +If drill bits are not tightened, they might fall off while drilling which is dangerous.

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  3. IMPORTANT: PUT THE DRILL BIT YOU DON’T WANT BACK ON THE RACK.

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    1. Find out the size of the drill bit and put it back in its corresponding slot (the size of +the drill bit is normally written in white at the end)

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    Use a caliper if the writing has faded out.

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    Forgetting to put drill bits back is how we lose specific sizes.

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Part 3: Drilling

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  1. Align your marked hole to the drill bit:

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    2. Lower the drill bit using the three-pronged handle on the side and match the center of the drill +bit to the center of your marked hole. Slightly push down on the box channel with the drill to +make sure the placement is correct. **Always do this step before drilling and when the DRILL IS OFF. **

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    Use the clamp to secure the box channel.

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    By using a clamp, the drilling process will be a lot more accurate and safe. This is highly +recommended but optional if you are under time constraints or you are just making a prototype (however +proper building should be present even when making prototypes).

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    1. Adjust clamp to fit the box channel and lock the box channel tight. Turn counter clockwise to +loosen and vice versa to tighten.

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  2. Turning on the drill:

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    2. There are two buttons, the top black is to start it and the bottom red one is to stop

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    3. Start the drill by pressing the black button

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    Caution

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    Never turn on the drill when it is touching the box channel. Always start the drill before you lower +it onto the box channel!

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  3. Lowering the drill

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    1. Lower the drill SLOWLY and push all the way through:

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    Drilling too fast can cause the drill bit to be damaged, the part to be damaged, and the drill bit to be +stuck. If the drill bit gets stuck, turn the drill off immediately!! Then, secure that part in place, +remove the drill bit, and reattach it (but tighter this time and please drill slower!!).

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    1. Once the drill bit passes completely through, raise the drill back up slowly. If you feel a lot of +resistance, you can try adding oil to the hole.

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Tip

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Use an alternate drilling method - Peck Drilling!

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  • Peck Drilling is when you don’t go all the way through and lift up the drill halfway/multiple times +during the drilling process.

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  • Why Peck Drilling is better:

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    • It breaks up the chips (created by drilling) from long strands to short strands → less stress on the drill bit.

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    • It allows better heat transfer through excess material

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    • Material is less likely to bend because you are no longer forcing through

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    • Less blowout on the other side of the hole (bottom side).

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  1. Turning off the drill:

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    1. Press the red button.

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    2. Wait until the drill has stopped spinning and remove your part.

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Part 4: Etiquette

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  1. It is good etiquette to remove your drill bit and put it back on the rack!

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  2. Clean residue from drilling if you have time.

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  3. ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!!!

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