At the drill press, old toothbrushes can prove handy for cleaning out chips before they become packed and clog bits. The brushes contain small, stiff bristles that you can press against the spinning bit. A minor time-saver perhaps, but if you’ve had to repeatedly stop and start your drill press in order to pick out chip buildup, you’ll recognize the convenience.
To keep the brush within reach but also out of the way, I trimmed the handle and fastened it to the long arm of my chuck key. The retractable chain keeps both in easy reach.
