Foredom P-DP70 User Manual

Optional Accessories for the P-DP70 Drill Press:

Micro Chucks –

A-MC2

An accurate, economical adapter chuck, used for 60 to 80
wire gauge drills. The A-MC2 can be held in any 1/8″ collet.

A-M50

for use with drills #70-80

A-M52
Holds 1/16″ shank friction grip burs and has a
3/32″ shank.

Micro Chucks must be used at lower speeds:

A-MC2 10,000 RPM maximum speed
A-M50 10,000 RPM maximum speed
A-M52 20,000 RPM maximum speed

Drills - visit www.foredom.net to learn more about our
broad selection of diamond, steel and cobalt drills.

Collet Adapters –

This is not a collet. It is a ‘step down’ adapter that fits inside
a collet and allows the use of smaller shank size accessories
without having to actually change the collet. Use in H.MH-

170 micromotor handpiece (also for exible shaft collet

style handpieces):

HPL4-3233 3/32″ to 1/16″
HPL4-3234 1/8″ to 1/16″
HPL4-3235 3.0mm to 3/32″
HPL4-3236 1/8″ to 3/32″
HPL4-3237 3.0mm to 1.6mm

For More Information:

For more information on Foredom® equipment and acces­sories, contact your local dealer. When no local dealer is
available, visit on line: www.foredom.net

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FOREDOM

P-DP70

Owner’s
Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

Foredom Electric Company warrants the P-DP70 Drill Press to be free of defects in material or
workmanship for a period of one year after purchase. During the warranty period, the defective
product will be repaired or replaced without charge or, at our option, the purchase price will be
refunded. This warranty does not cover damage caused in transit or by accident, misuse, or
ordinary wear.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD ENDING ONE
YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Repair or replacement will be made at our option if the product is returned post-paid to:
Foredom Electric Company

16 Stony Hill Road
Bethel, CT USA 06801

All warranty repairs must be done at the factory at the above address. We will not pay any
shipping or transportation charges. This warranty only covers the original purchaser of the
product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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FOREDOM

Foredom Electric Company

16 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801

Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Form 1240 bh Printed in USA

www.foredom.net

For Your Own Safety:
Always wear eye protection.
Read this Owner’s Manual

before operating your
Foredom tool.

Micromotor not included

General Information

Foredom’s P-DP70 Drill Press is designed for use our High
Speed, Rotary Micromotor Handpiece– H.MH-170. It se­curely holds the handpiece in a vertical position for drilling
straight, accurate holes to specifi ed depths. It is also ideal
for modeling, spot-facing, countersinking and reaming in

wood, wax, plastic, metal, glass and gemstone.

Follow these Important
Safety Instructions:

Always wear safety glasses to protect eyes from fl ying

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 38,000 RPM or

higher.
Never wear loose clothing, dangling jewelry or other apparel

which may become caught in the equipment.
Always keep hands, fi ngers 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 photo). 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 assembly.
These screws should be tightened snugly.

Inserting the Handpiece

2 knurled ‘wings’ on opposite
sides of the Locking Ring

H.MH-170

Locking Ring

The Locking Ring on the handpiece turns to Release or Secure
accessories in the collet. The ‘wings’ on the Locking Ring

Gap

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should align vertically with the gap at the front and back of
the Handpiece Holder when inserting the H.MH-170
Micromotor handpiece. Loosen the mounting knob on the
holder and gently slide the handpiece into the handpiece
holder all the way until it is snug. The handpiece should fi t
so far down that the Locking Ring is below the Handpiece
Holder and can twist to open and close positions for changing
out accessories. Re-tighten the knob until the handpiece is
fi rmly held in place. Take care not to tighten and damage the
handpiece. You can now open the collet and insert the bur or
drill bit and close the collet to begin work.

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 Head Assem­bly must be removed fi rst. Loosen the Head Adjusting Knob
and slide the Head Assembly up and off the Post.
Note: Make sure that you have a fi rm 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 setting 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.

Acorn Nut
DP10617

Threaded
Rod
DP10613

Depth
Lock Nut
DP10614

Scale
DP10605

Depth
Stroke
Indicator

Handpiece Holder
Assembly

Nut
UA10780

Handpiece
Holder
UA10786

Drill Press Head
Assembly

Nut
UA10781

Flat Washer
UA10421

Drill Press Head
DP10603MM

Screw
UA10782

Knob with
threaded stud
UA10776

Drilling

For drilling, generally high-speed steel, cobalt 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 38,000 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 recommendations 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 mate-

rial before beginning the fi nal work operation.

Coolants

Coolants are sometimes needed to help keep the accessory

Post
UA11030

Shoulder
Screws
DP10607

Spring
DP10612

Link
DP10606

Adjustable
Table
DP10602

Table Drill
Hole

Slots

Head Assembly
DP10603

Shoulder
Screws
DP10607

Base Plate
DP10618

cool and to keep the workpiece clean of debris. Which type
to use is determined 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 drill-

ing very hard materials such as metals, gems and stones.

Coolent must not be allowed to enter the handpiece.

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.

Handle
DP10608

Adjusting
Knob
with spacer
UA11021/
UA11022

Adjusting
Knob
with spacer
UA11021/
UA11022