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=General Tips and Safety= | =General Tips and Safety= | ||
==All Drill Presses== | ==All Drill Presses== | ||
#Adjusting Table Height | #Adjusting Table Height | ||
##Loosen Lock Lever on left side | ##Loosen Lock Lever on left side | ||
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###Type of material being drilled | ###Type of material being drilled | ||
#Secure your workpiece as appropriate | #Secure your workpiece as appropriate | ||
==Powermatic PM2800B== | ==Powermatic PM2800B== | ||
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##Speed displayed on digital display | ##Speed displayed on digital display | ||
##'''DO NOT ADJUST DRILL SPEED UNLESS DRILL IS RUNNING''' | ##'''DO NOT ADJUST DRILL SPEED UNLESS DRILL IS RUNNING''' | ||
==Delta Drill Presses== | ==Delta Drill Presses== | ||
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#Reposition belts according to the chart on the inner lid to get your desired RPM | #Reposition belts according to the chart on the inner lid to get your desired RPM | ||
##Make sure each belt is on the correct position on both pulleys. The belt should not be diagonal, but should be straight across. | ##Make sure each belt is on the correct position on both pulleys. The belt should not be diagonal, but should be straight across. | ||
#Rotate motor adjustment lever away from you, tightening the belt. It will stop rotating at one point, | #Rotate motor adjustment lever away from you, tightening the belt. It will stop rotating at one point, | ||
=Helpful Videos= | =Helpful Videos= | ||
Revision as of 07:53, 8 January 2022
About our machines
Wood Shop Drill Press:
- Model: Powermatic PM2800B
- Model: Delta 17-900 (old)
Metal Shop Drill Press:
- Model: Delta 17-965
Guides and Manuals
- Powermatic Drill Press Manual - Wood Shop
- Delta Drill Press Manual - Wood Shop
- Powermatic PM2800B Safety Video #1
- Powermatic PM2800B Safety Video #2
- Delta Drill Press Manual - Metal Shop
General Tips and Safety
All Drill Presses
- Adjusting Table Height
- Loosen Lock Lever on left side
- Crank handle on right side to desired height
- Tighten Lock Lever
- Mounting Drill Bit in chuck
- Tighten Bit with chuck key
- Turn on drill to make sure it is centered
- Determining Drill Speed
- Refer to laminated chart to find proper speed based on
- Type of drill bit
- Diameter of drill bit
- Type of material being drilled
- Refer to laminated chart to find proper speed based on
- Secure your workpiece as appropriate
Powermatic PM2800B
Adjusting Drill Speed
- Turn on drill
- Use crank on left of drill to set speed
- Speed displayed on digital display
- DO NOT ADJUST DRILL SPEED UNLESS DRILL IS RUNNING
Delta Drill Presses
Adjusting Drill Speed
- Unplug the machine
- Open the top cover
- Loosen motor adjustment screws on left and right side of machine
- Rotate motor adjustment lever towards you, which slides the motor and creates slack in the belts
- Reposition belts according to the chart on the inner lid to get your desired RPM
- Make sure each belt is on the correct position on both pulleys. The belt should not be diagonal, but should be straight across.
- Rotate motor adjustment lever away from you, tightening the belt. It will stop rotating at one point,
Helpful Videos
Maintenance
Parts:
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