The cutting of holes in sheet or block materials. Cutting oils or other lubricants may sometimes be required particularly when drilling mild steel.

Drilling holes in resistant materials. Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing.

This short video is designed to support teachers and technicians when using a pillar drill, and supplements the MRAT (039)

Over recent years there have been several stories about the hazards of using MDF. This document details our guidance on the use of MDF in D&T, and how the dust should be controlled under COSHH regulations.