A drill stand stabilizes an electric rotary device, allowing for hands-free operation. It can hold various sized rotary tools and may require lubrication. Proper use reduces fatigue and injury.
A drill stand is a stabilizing device designed to hold an electric rotary device in place. The drills are loaded onto holders and locked into the desired position for use. Hand levers or casters on a drill stand allow the user to manually lower the stabilized rotating drill bit directly into the material surface. The drill bit is pulled out of the new hole once it has been drilled deep enough. Drilling a series of even, perpendicular holes is much easier with a drill stand that holds the drill in place.
Many drill stands have adjustable brackets to mount various sized rotary tools. Bolts or screw fasteners are loosened on the drill stand mounting bracket until the body of the drill fixture can be seated. Heavier drills may require the stand to be bolted or secured to the workbench to prevent tipping caused by the mounted machine. Materials are often stacked on the base of the stand’s perforated platform for drilling without damaging the work area.
Drill stands may require lubrication to keep turning up and down smoothly. The teeth on the center column are like rungs on a ladder for climbing the mounted drill. Sand and dust caught in the gears can make the drill stand difficult to operate. A light coat of grease on the serrated side of the thick center post ensures uninterrupted ascent and descent of the tip. The grease can be distributed evenly by simply moving the drill holder all the way up and down with the hand lever several times.
Replacing bits can turn a drill stand mounted into a router or planer. Reciprocating drill bits come in a variety of shapes and cutting patterns. A securely mounted drill allows for hands-free operation. Hard surfaces can be passed by hand under the specially fitted tip to create grooved and chamfered design patterns. Digging a router or plane too deep into a hard surface can cause the stand to tip over.
Fatigue and serious injury are usually reduced by the correct use of a drill stand. The weight of an electric drill usually becomes difficult to support after more than a few minutes of use. Electric drill motors get hot and can make the drill assembly uncomfortable to hold without a pair of gloves. The drill stand holders free up the user’s hands to hold other tools and leave the heavy drill where it is.
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