Table: Drill Press

**Groggy** · 3rd June 2008, 05:31 PM

Well, it only took a year and a half but I finally finished it. I built the table out of chipboard and some scrap laminex I had, the fence is from the same material. The slot out of the back is to allow the table to tilt.

The bolt was ground on the grinder to fit and the inserts are disposable (hence the spares)

EDIT: The depth of the insert hole is 19mm to match mdf offcuts.

**watson** · 3rd June 2008, 05:45 PM

Very Schmick Greg !!!! Even salubrious!

**wheelinround** · 3rd June 2008, 05:49 PM

Nice work Groggy

Good things take time

**hitch** · 3rd June 2008, 05:52 PM

Nice one Groggy, thanks for showing us.

One of those things I was always going to do but never got around to it. Late last year I purchased an el cheapo. Notas well put together as yours but ok for my use for now.

enjoy.

**Waldo** · 3rd June 2008, 06:00 PM

G'day Groggy,

Top idea. What affect does the top add to the weight of the d/press table, (assuming the the d/press table is cast iron)?

**Groggy** · 3rd June 2008, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Waldo

G'day Groggy,

Top idea. What affect does the top add to the weight of the d/press table, (assuming the the d/press table is cast iron)?

Can't say I have noticed any weight issues. I use one of the Terry Gosschalk/Piric design Easy Risers and it still functions perfectly

.

**Groggy** · 3rd June 2008, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by watson

Very Schmick Greg !!!! Even salubrious!

Thanks Noel!

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Good things take time

Sometimes, too much time

Originally Posted by hitch

One of those things I was always going to do but never got around to it.

We need more of those round tuits, maybe I should make some?

**Stuart** · 3rd June 2008, 11:06 PM

Did you get envious Greg?

**WoodJunky** · 3rd June 2008, 11:45 PM

great job Groggy

I agree with wheelinround, Good things always take time

**Groggy** · 4th June 2008, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Stuart

Did you get envious Greg?

I honestly don't know Stu, I started mine well over 12-18 months ago and had planned to make it for years before that, back to the mid '90s when I was doing a job where it would have been really handy. How long have you had yours? Did you make it or buy it? Mine cost $2 for the material plus fittings, so about $20 all up I guess. I also have one of those fences laying around too, I might dig that out as well.

**Stuart** · 4th June 2008, 11:42 AM

Just kidding - I've only had it for a few weeks, and it is one from PWS - been reviewing it.

**Groggy** · 4th June 2008, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Stuart

Just kidding - I've only had it for a few weeks, and it is one from PWS - been reviewing it.

So what are your thoughts on it? I am also interested in how it attaches underneath (any chance of a pic?).

**zelk** · 4th June 2008, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Stuart

Did you get envious Greg?

If I may make a suggestion

Zelk

**jmk89** · 4th June 2008, 12:13 PM

Good work Groggy.
Stuart, I would also be interested in how it attaches to the standard table. My DP is a tiny Ryobi Bench model and if I put anything under the bench I lose a lot of my drilling height, so I have attached mine with pressure screws to the side of the table. It works, but not the best.

**Wongo** · 4th June 2008, 12:54 PM

Groggy,

Good work mate. Very clean and I like it.

What is the router plane for?

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