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Optimal Direction of the Drill and Chips
Hi,

Anyone know what is the optimal direction for the drills and chips to spin in? When I say "optimal" I mean, which direction has the higher amount of RPM's. Also, please specify how you are looking at the motor (for both the drill & chip) - are you looking at it as if the output shaft is pointing towards or away from you?

I figure the drill motor spins optimally in the clockwise direction (when the output shaft is pointed away from you) because that is the direction drill motors do more work. Just thought I would run this by the forum anyways though!

Thanks for your help.
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