variable speed settings
forsner bit
to change speed adjust the belts with the pulleys, change rpm 280-3000rpm slow for larger drill bits
how can you
adjustments on the handle
set a stop to set the depth of holes
how can a drill press be used as a drum sander?
lock down to a certain depth for inexpensive sanders as a drum sander.
Drill bits
most common is the twist drill. mostly for metal, for wood they have a steeper angle
kind of twist drill : hardened twist bit can be used on hard metal. plastic twist bit for plastic
spade bit, flat with a very sharp point.
what is a caution?
auger bit like a twist drill with deeper flutes or chip channels to remove
best for wood: brad point wood bits (also called doweling bits) sharp tip
Forstner bit. no center, make flat bottom holes. can be hard to hold on target so best in a drill press, not a hand drill.
parts of a drill press, chuck, fence, table,
3d materials guide
https://blogdottinkercaddotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/material_guide.pdf