A drill press without a power-feed mechanism is sometimes called a ____ drill press because the operator can "feel" the cutting action of the tool and adjust the rate of feed for optimal cutting pressure by increasing or decreasing pressure on the feed handle.
A) multiple-spindle
B) sensitive
C) gang
D) radial-arm

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A sensitive drill press allows the operator to manually control the rate of feed, as opposed to a power-feed mechanism. The operator can feel the cutting action and adjust the pressure applied to the feed handle as needed. The other options listed (multiple-spindle, gang, radial-arm) describe different types of drill presses with distinct features.

A Drill Press Without a Power-Feed Mechanism Is Sometimes Called