Because of the First World War, Wegener's book went unnoticed outside Germany. In 1922, however, a third (revised) edition was translated into English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish, pushing Wegener's theory of continental drift to the forefront of debate in the Earth sciences.
A drilling machine, called a drill press, is used to cut holes into or through metal, wood, or other materials (Figure 4-1). Drilling machines use a drilling tool that has cutting edges at its point.
Between the tilt of the head and the tilt of the table, you can drill any angle necessary. You can also use it as a horizontal boring machine. Add to this an incredible swing which allows you to bore to the center of a workpiece that is 34in. wide and you have one of the best values available in a drill press.