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    Drill press table

    I just bought my first drill press (Ridgid 15"). I was wanting some people to post some pics of their drill press table. I want to build one but would like some input first.
    I will be using it for all the normal stuff, some holes for hidden hinges, maybe a mortise or two, and some holes for shelf pins.
    All input will be greatly appreciated.

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    Drill Press Stand

    Here's one I built a year ago and it has worked really well.

    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=40655

    The design is in "Building Woodshop Work Staions" by Danny Proulx.



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    I built this one from Wood Magazines plans a while back:
    http://store.woodstore.net/drilprestab.html

    I used it for a while, but then decided to replace it with the Incra table and fence system:
    http://www.woodpeck.com/ttdrillpress.html
    Last edited by Mark Engel; 04-10-2007 at 5:07 PM.

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    I purchased a Rockler's DP Table for my small bench top. It's pretty good for now but I want to build a better one later. In the mean time, I just wanted to throw a couple of tips your way.

    I added a couple of stops under the table to index it to the metal DP table when ever I replace it after removing it. It really helps to speed the setup.


    Why would I ever remove it? Well, this is my Osolating Spindle Sander.


    Got the basic idea from an old Woodsmith Magazine, and it works great.
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    David,
    Here is a link to one I built. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=46870 If I were to do it again, I would have either made the insert circular so it could be rotated or placed it off-center so it could be rotated. A square insert placed dead-center wears out too quickly. The other thing I would do differently is place the center piece of t-track perpendicular to the others, but very close to dead-center to help hold down very small pieces.

    Jonathan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Howell View Post
    I purchased a Rockler's DP Table for my small bench top. It's pretty good for now but I want to build a better one later...
    I too bought Rockler's DP table, and was quite disappointed with it. I've made several modifications, as shown in the photos below.

    Drill-press-without-dust-co.gifUnderside-of-drill-press-du.gif

    The main problems:
    - the table was too deep (so I chopped it down);
    - the fence flexed (so I replaced it);
    - the two front-to-back tracks were too far from the center, making it difficult to hold down small workpieces (I've yet to fix that);
    - poor dust collection as dust port was often blocked by workpiece (my, er, unconventional mod works great).

    Obviously, I should have built the table from scratch.

    Cary

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    Here is the one I made not long ago. First time I went to use the fence, I discovered that it isn't square. I suppose I'll have to come up with some shims to make it so.



    Here is a link to the thread http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=54176

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    While not home made, this DP table from Woodpecker has more than met my expectations. At first the low fence was a turnoff, but since using it I have appreciated it not getting in the way of a down stroke of the quill. The indexing reference tapes fore and aft are helpful. The table is sturdy with no noticeable flexing so far (the board shown is 8/4 maple seven feet long).
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    Hi Jeff,

    How is the table held to the metal DP table?
    "A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".


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    Mine is pretty simple...18" deep by 24" wide (slightly notched for the post at the rear) and made of 1 layer of scrap MDF covered with a layer of 1/2" BB plywood. Tee slots routed front to back to mount a scrap oak fence held by toilet bolts and wing nuts. It's fastened to the table of my Jet DP with four bolts countersunk at the top. A replaceable insert is under the bit area; hole cut with a hole saw and the insert cut similarly with a slightly larger size and sanded down to fit snugly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by glenn bradley View Post
    Hi Jeff,

    How is the table held to the metal DP table?
    Four bolts/washers up through the slotted DP table holes into the underside of the Woodpecker table.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    Mine is pretty simple...18" deep by 24" wide (slightly notched for the post at the rear) and made of 1 layer of scrap MDF covered with a layer of 1/2" BB plywood. Tee slots routed front to back to mount a scrap oak fence held by toilet bolts and wing nuts. It's fastened to the table of my Jet DP with four bolts countersunk at the top. A replaceable insert is under the bit area; hole cut with a hole saw and the insert cut similarly with a slightly larger size and sanded down to fit snugly.
    What?? The guy that wants all the pictures doesn't have pictures to show. Sorry Jim. I couldn't resist.
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    I recently received the Grizzly drill press table as a gift.

    http://www.grizzly.com/products/h7827

    It seems like a good deal ($30) though I cannot comment much beyond that -- no time to actually use it .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Allen Prell View Post
    I recently received the Grizzly drill press table as a gift.

    http://www.grizzly.com/products/h7827

    It seems like a good deal ($30) though I cannot comment much beyond that -- no time to actually use it .
    Wow, that dose seam like a good deal, you couldn't build that for $30.

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    Here is the one I made for my Rigid. It still needs the insert added so I just use a sacrificial board if I need to drill through. The only issue I really have with it, is sometimes the rotating handles hit the fence if I ain't paying attention when setting up things.

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