Morse taper, morse taper drill, and drift punch
When to Use a Morse-Taper Drills[edit]
- Used when a hole larger than 1/2" is needed
- Can be used on the mill, lathe, and big drill press in the shop
Guide to Using Morse-Taper Drills[edit]
NOTE: Do not attempt to chuck Morse taper drills into a standard drill chuck. Their tapered shaft is not compatible with standard non tapered drill chucks.
Location[edit]
Morse taper drills, sleeves, and drift punches are located in the top two drawers on the left side of the large grey tool box (#3) across from Russ' office in the shop.
Tool box in the shop with Morse taper drills, sleeves, and drift punches.
Assembly[edit]
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If a drill chuck is inserted into machine, remove it by inserting a drift punch into slot and tap drift with a lead hammer. Hold drill chuck with other hand to prevent it from dropping.
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Wipe the tapered part of the Morse drill bit's shaft to ensure a clean surface.
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Next, insert bit into sleeve, mill, lathe, or drill press and rotate until flat tab on bit falls into slot.
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If inserting into a sleeve, hold the assembly upside down and tap with medium force onto a hard surface once or twice to seat drill bit.
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If inserting into drill press, mill, or lathe, tap end of bit with a lead hammer once or twice using medium force to seat bit. CAUTION! USE ONLY A LEAD HAMMER! Other hammers will damage or dull the bit.
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Follow the same procedure for using regular drills regarding safety, cutting speed, etc.
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Disassembly[edit]
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To remove bit from drill press, mill or lathe, insert drift into slot and tap with a lead hammer until bit releases. Keep one hand on bit to keep it from falling.
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To remove from sleeve, either follow the last procedure, or you may tap drift by striking it on a hard surface while it is inserted into the slot on the sleeve.
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To reinstall drill chuck, first retract jaws below the body so that they are not damaged by the lead hammer.
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Next replace the drill chuck, rotating until tab lines up with slot.
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Last, tap once or twice with lead hammer using medium force to seat drill chuck.
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