Drilling Guidelines

The Model G1005Z is designed for drilling holes in wood, plastics or metal. Basic operation consists of lining up your drill bit with the intended hole location, turning the mill/drill ON, and using the downfeed handles to move the spinning drill bit into the workpiece.

For safe operation and optimum results, it is very important to follow these guidelines when drilling:

SECURING WORKPIECE TO TABLE: Secure the workpiece to the table or in a vise that is secured to the table before drilling.

CLEARING CHIPS: Raise the drill bit often to clear chips and cool the drill bit. This will ease the work of the mill/drill motor and extend the life of your drill bits.

PROTECTING TABLE: Protect the table by plac- ing the workpiece on scrap wood. Also, use the depth stop so that the drill bit goes no deeper than necessary.

USING CORRECT SPEEDS: Use the correct speed for the diameter of the drill bit being used and the type of material being drilled. Refer to the Drill Bit Speed Chart on Page 22 to help you choose the correct speed for your application.

LARGE DIAMETER BITS: Large diameter drill bits require slower spindle speeds.

SMALL DIAMETER BITS: Smaller diameter drill bits require faster spindle speeds.

HARD MATERIAL: The harder the material, (steel vs. wood) the slower the spindle speed.

SOFT MATERIAL: The softer the material, the faster the spindle may turn. (Plastics can melt at too high of a spindle speed!)

LUBRICANT: Use some form of lubricant on all materials except wood. Refer to Lubrication Suggestions on Page 21 to find the correct lubri- cation for your application.

DRILLING ACCURACY: To prevent drill bit wan- dering and ensure accurate placement of holes, mark the hole location with a center punch before drilling. Also consider using a center-point drill to start the hole.

PLUG/ROSETTE CUTTERS: Plug cutters and rosette cutters are for wood only. However, car- bide-tipped bits and cutters cut at a higher speed and can cut materials other than wood, depending on the cutter type.

5-FLUTE/2-FLUTE CUTTERS: Use a 5-flute cut- ter when cutting into plastics, brass, aluminum, and mild steel. A 2-flute cutter can aggressively grab the workpiece and damage the tool if used with materials other than wood.

SPADE BITS AND PLASTIC: When drilling plas- tic with a spade bit, use a spade bit with spurs.

HOLE SAWS: When using hole saws, apply firm and even pressure, so the saw teeth contact the surface all at the same time—not at an angle. You can also flip the workpiece and finish cutting from the other side.

Larger bits turning at slower speeds tend to grab the workpiece aggressively. This can result in the operator's hand being pulled into the bit or the workpiece being thrown with great force. Always clamp the workpiece to the table to prevent injuries.

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