Workshop/Bench Drill
Our pillar drill is an Axminster AT2001DP, it is on loan from Aidan.
- 2MT Taper Spindle, holding a 13 mm keyless chuck.
- 180-2740 RPM
A manual is available from Axminster.
Safety
This drill actually has a well thought out safety guard - please ensure you use it. The drill will not start unless the guard is in place around the chuck area.
- Loose clothing and long hair MUST be tied back. Remove jewelery.
- You MUST NOT wear gloves, even latex/nitrile ones.
- Eye protection must be worn.
- You MUST NOT attempt to stop the spindle by hand.
- Secure work to the table using clamps or a vise.
- You MUST NOT attempt to use the drill as a mill - the taper holding the chuck will release and damage you or the machine.
- The drill bit and work might be hot after drilling - beware of burns.
- If you are using a keyed chuck, ensure the chuck key is removed before the spindle is started.
Keyless Chuck
The maximum capacity of the keyless chuck is 13 mm. Do not use a reduced-shank drill with a cutting diameter of greater than 13 mm - this could cause the chuck to over-tighten itself. Use the keyed 2MT chuck from the lathe, or a 2MT taper shank drill if you need to drill a larger hole.
Changing the spindle speed
It is important to change the spindle speed to suit the size of the drill and the material being drilled. There is a belt-speed chart on the inside of the pulley cover, this also has a quick reference for ideal speeds for a variety of different materials.
- Loosen the two butterfly thumb screws at the rear of the drill body.
- Turn the chrome metal handle on the right hand side of the drill body towards you to move the motor towards the drill and loosen the belts.
- Set the pulleys as appropriate.
- Push the chrome metal handle away from you to push the motor out and tighten the belts.
- Tighten the two butterfly thumb screws to hold the motor in place.