{"id":9023,"date":"2018-11-14T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=9023"},"modified":"2022-04-12T11:41:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T10:41:38","slug":"how-to-use-the-proxxon-tbm-220-bench-drill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/how-to-use-the-proxxon-tbm-220-bench-drill\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use The Proxxon TBM 220 Bench Drill"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how to use drill machines to drill through metal for your jewellery creations? Like many jewellers, you may have used flex shafts previously. However, if you\u2019re looking for an advanced piece of machinery that\u2019s even more precise, you might consider using a Proxxon bench drill.<\/p>\n

Take a look at our video, where Lydia Niziblian, jewellery maker and designer, explains how the Proxxon TBM 220 bench drill<\/a> is designed, how to use it, and what makes it a good drill press for metal.<\/p>\n

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What are the different parts of a bench drill?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve got your Proxxon bench drill to drill through metal. But what\u2019s each part for, and how do you go about using it?<\/p>\n

The Belt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lift the lid to find the belt, which has three positions it can be set to: lowest, middle and highest.<\/p>\n

Drill Bits<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can adjust the setting of the belt depending on the size of the drill bit<\/a> you are drilling. The smaller the drill bit, the higher the speed you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n

Depth of Drill<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the side of the bench drill, you\u2019ll see where you can adjust the depth of the drill \u2013 between 0 and 3cm.<\/p>\n

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Power<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the back of the Proxxon bench drill is your \u2018ON\/OFF\u2019 switch and at the front, your lever for drilling through your metal.<\/p>\n

Collets<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Proxxon bench drill machine comes with six collets, ranging from 1-3.2 mm.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to use a machine vice<\/a> too, which is the clamping device that allows you to keep your metal safe, still and steady whilst drilling.<\/p>\n

How to use the Proxxon bench drill machine<\/h2>\n

So, you\u2019re ready to start.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to put your vice on the fence at the bottom of the bench drill. Make sure you do this with care, setting it in place securely as it isn\u2019t a perfect fit. You might find that there\u2019s a little bit of movement.<\/p>\n

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Then, when you\u2019ve placed your metal in its place on the vice, use the lever to drill. Avoid pressing the lever with fast, sharp and abrupt movements. Do this gently and very slowly in smooth movements to help keep your creation nice and neat.<\/p>\n

What makes it a good drill press for metal?<\/h2>\n

So that\u2019s how to use your Proxxon drill to cut metal \u2013 it\u2019s quiet, safe and can be quicker and more accurate to use than a flex shaft, taking only seconds to neatly cut metal with precision.<\/p>\n

Want to get started, and test out this metal cutting kit for yourself? Order your own Proxxon bench drill machine<\/a> online today, part of Cooksongold\u2019s wider range of jewellery tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wondering how to use drill machines to drill through metal for your jewellery creations? Like many jewellers, you may have used flex shafts previously. However, if you\u2019re looking for an advanced piece of machinery that\u2019s even more precise, you might consider using a Proxxon bench drill. 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