Drill Press - Buffalo Forge Number 15

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General

Owner/Loaner: on loan from member Jim Dallam Serial Number: n/a Make/Model: Buffalo Forge 15" Floor Model (sometime after 1957) Arrival Date: December 10, 2019 Usability: yes Contact: Jim.Dallam@gmail.com. cell: 513.300.5164 Where: woodshop

Usage/Safety

General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual)

• 01. Know your power tool (read and understand the owner's manual before using and understand the specific hazards)
• 02. Ground all tools (use grounded 3-prong plug inserted into proper grounding type receptacle)
• 03. Keep guards in place (and in working order with proper adjustment and alignment)
• 04. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches (form habit to check they are removed from tool before turning on the machine)
• 05. Keep work area clean (cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and floor may be slippery due to sawdust)
• 06. Avoid dangerous environment (don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, keep work area well lighted)
• 07. Keep children away (all visitors should be kept at a safe distance)
• 08. Make workshop kid-proof (consider padlocks, master switches and/or starter keys)
• 09. Dont force tool (it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed)
• 10. Use right tool (don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for)
• 11. Wear proper apparel (don't wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry, contain long hair, roll-up sleeves above the elbow)
• 12. Use safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1, use face or dust mask and ear protection during extended periods of usage)
• 13. Secure work (use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical as it is safer than using your hand)
• 14. Don't overreach (keep proper footing and balance at all times)
• 15. Maintain tools with care (keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance)
• 16. Disconnect tools (before servicing when changing accessories, belts, and disks)
• 17. Avoid accidental starting (make sure switch in in "OFF" position before plugging in)
• 18. Use recommended accessories (consult the manual for recommended accessories, follow instructions, improper accessories may cause hazards)
• 19. Never stand on tool (seriousl injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted)
• 20. Check damaged parts (a damaged guard should be checked for proper function, check alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage, etc.)
• 21. Direction of feed (feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only)
• 22. Never leave tool running unattended (turn power off and don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop)

Watch this good generic introduction safety usage YouTube video (5:48 mm:ss) and/or find additional similar videos

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZzZcNNOD28

Here is a link for the manual:

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvHhPb_pCqoaMDill7W7TMtyqouAOPiL/view?usp=sharing

This equipment uses the following sandpaper belt/disk sizes:

- 6" x 48" sanding belt
- 9" dia. sanding disk

Here is an Amazon link for 6"x48" sanding belts:

• https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+x+48+inch+sanding+belts&dc&crid=2CFQZWKZ91WUA&qid=1576632365&sprefix=6%22x48%22%2Caps%2C188&ref=sr_pg_1

Here is an Amazon link for 9" dia. sanding disks:

• https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9+inch+diameter+sandpaper+discs&ref=nb_sb_noss