Drill Press (Jet 17″ Drill Press)

A drill press (also known as pedestal drill, pillar drill, or bench drill) is a fixed style of drill that may be mounted on a stand or bolted to the floor or workbench. It consists of a base, column (or pillar), table, spindle(or quill), and drill head, usually driven by an induction motor. The table can be adjusted vertically and is generally moved by a rack and pinion. The table allows a vise or clamp to be used to position and restrain the work, making the operation much more secure. Drill presses are equipped with more powerful motors compared to hand-held drills. This enables larger drill bits to be used and also speeds up drilling with smaller bits.

Difficulty: Easy
Danger: Medium