When setting the drill stop, how do you adjust it?

To set the drill stop appropriately, you need to slide it forward. This adjustment allows you to precisely determine the depth of the hole being drilled, ensuring that the drill bit only penetrates to the desired depth. By sliding the stop forward, you establish a physical barrier that the drill can’t surpass, which is crucial for maintaining consistency and accuracy in your drilling tasks.

The functionality of the drill stop is designed to prevent accidental overshooting of depth, which can lead to damage to the workpiece or the drill bit itself. This depth control is particularly vital in aerospace assembly, where tolerances are often stringent and precision is paramount.

Other methods of adjustment, such as pulling back, turning sideways, or pushing down, would not effectively set the stop to the correct position for depth control and may lead to improper drilling results. Therefore, sliding the stop forward is the correct and most effective method for achieving the desired drilling depth.