General Information
The Foredom
®
P-DP30 Drill Press is designed
for use with the H.30
®
, H.30H, H.44T and
H.44 HT handpieces. It securely holds the
handpiece in a vertical position for drilling
straight, accurate holes to specified depths.
In addition to drilling, it is ideal for modeling,
spot-facing, countersinking and reaming in
wood, wax, plastic, metal, glass and gemstone.
Please follow these
important safety instructions:
Always
wear safety glasses to protect eyes
from flying debris and chips.
Never
continue to use a drill or accessory
which appears to be wobbling, out of round,
vibrating or not running true.
Always
use drills and accessories rated for
18,000 RPM or higher.
Never
wear loose clothing, dangling jewelry or
other apparel which may become caught in
the equipment.
Always
keep hands, fingers and hair well away
from the drill or other accessories.
Always
bolt down the Drill Press for
extra stability.
Set-Up and Operation
As you unpack the Drill Press, make sure that
you have the complete assembly (see illustra-
tion) and the 7/64
″
Allen wrench provided.
Loosen the Adjusting Knob and move the Head
Assembly up the Post to the desired height.
Tighten the Knob securely. Be sure
that the head, table and base are aligned
and centered.
Foredom recommends bolting the drill press
to the workbench or platform for extra
stability.
Insert suitable length bolts through
the four holes provided in the Base Plate.
Fasten to the workbench or to a piece of
plywood approximately 2
′
x 2
′
x
3
⁄
4
″.
Arm Adjustment
Test the downstroke action of the handle. This
has been preadjusted at the factory, but may
have rattled loose during shipping. It should
feel smooth and free. If it feels too loose, adjust
the Shoulder Screws in the handle arm assem-
bly. These screws should be tightened snugly.
Inserting the Handpiece
Do not tighten cap screws unless handpiece
is inserted in holder.
To insert the handpiece,
loosen the two Socket Cap Screws with the
supplied Allen Wrench. Insert the handpiece
into the Handpiece Guides. When using the
H.30
®
or H.30H Handpiece, make sure the
chuck key hole
is facing forward and is acces-
sible. If using the H.44T or H.44HT Handpiece,
make sure that the
pin hole
is accessible.
Insert the handpiece through both guides until
the tip of the collet or chuck is approximately
1
″
below the bottom guide. Tighten alternately
the two Socket Cap Screws enough to prevent
the handpiece from turning in the guides. Next,
insert the drill or accessory and tighten secure-
ly in the chuck or collet using the chuck key for
the H.30
®
or H.30H handpiece and the pin and
wrench for the H.44 T or H.44HT.
Be sure to remove the pin from the handpiece
hole of the H.44T or H.44HT before starting
the motor.
Table Adjustment
Determine the desired table height for the
thickness of the material to be worked. When
using a drill, make sure that the drill tip is
aligned with the
center
of the Table Drill Hole
by moving the drill gently through the hole
while the motor is still off.
Removing Adjustable Table
If you need to remove the adjustable table,
the Handpiece Head Assembly must be
removed first. Loosen the Head Adjusting Knob
and slide the Head Assembly up and off the
Post.
Note:
Make sure that you have a firm grip
on the Head Assembly before loosening the
knob. It could be damaged if allowed to drop.
Place the head on the work surface, handle
side up. Repeat procedure with the Adjustable
Table. Replace the Handpiece Head Assembly
onto the post and tighten the Adjusting Knob,
aligning head and base plate.
Drill Stroke Adjustment
Adjust the drill stroke depth from (0–1
1
⁄
4
″)
with Lock Nuts. Move the Depth Stroke
Indicator to the desired measurement on
the Scale by pressing down on the
handle. Hold at desired set-
ting and move Lock Nuts
until the depth
indicator is stopped.
Securing the
Workpiece
Slots are provided in the
Adjustable Table and
Base Plate for use with
clamps, jigs, and other
holding devices. Make sure
the workpiece is securely
fastened before
beginning work.
Drilling
For drilling, generally high-speed
steel, carbide and diamond drills
are most often used. Whatever
accessory you use,
let the speed of
the tool do the work.
Too much feeding
pressure can damage or break your drill, and
may cause loss of control.
Twist drills
are often
used for drilling holes in metals, woods, and
plastics. On work items with rounded surfaces
such as rods, it is a good idea to centerpunch a
starting hole to keep the tip of the drill from
“walking” or wandering from the desired
starting point.
When drilling, lift the drill up and down
frequently to clear away dust and chips.
Speed
Always use drills and accessories rated for
18,000 RPM or higher. Generally, work speed is
determined by experience and varies with the
type of material being drilled, the type of drill or
accessory, the thickness of the material, and the
type of work being done. Follow recommenda-
tions of the drill or accessory manufacturer.
Usually, higher speeds are used on soft
materials and lower speeds on harder materials.
It is always a good idea to experiment on a
scrap piece of material before beginning the
final work operation.
Coolants
Coolants are sometimes needed to help keep
the accessory cool and to keep the workpiece
clean of debris. Which type to use is deter-
mined by the material and the accessory and
will vary with operator preference. Wetting
agents with rust inhibitors, waxes, oils and
water are often used when drilling very hard
materials such as metals, gems and stones.
Lubrication
All unpainted surfaces are sprayed with a rust
inhibitor when shipped. Be sure to clean away
all debris after use. Respray with rust inhibitor
when necessary, especially during storage. The
Spring and two Shoulder Screws should be
lubricated periodically with a light coat of oil.
