When operating a drill press, it is important to not wear gloves. Gloves can reduce your grip strength and may cause you to slip while holding the workpiece or tool. This could result in injury or damage to the machinery.
Wearing gloves can impede your control of the drill press as your fine motor skills will be hindered. If the glove’s fabric gets stuck in the spinning chuck jaws, it can quickly become dangerous.
Always keep your hands bare and use protective eyewear instead for optimum safety and accuracy when using a drill press.