Thread: Thinking of buying a drill press

I'm still in the process of stocking up on a kit for my drill press and am toying with a number of extension table ideas. Have been lucky enough to come across this one.

What do you think..........???

Am Going to incorporate a L shape design so that a jig for vertical drilling can be incorporated into the extension table. Just got to work out how to get a decent dust extraction set up going.....................I like the functionality of Majors setup but would like to bulk the overall design down a bit Anyone got any ideas on a dust collection setup for what I think is..............

The Ultimate Custom Extension Table for a drill press!!!!!

All comments feedback appreciated
Regards Lou

After a lot of looking round I finally recieved some mail orders from some internet purchase's I have made. For those of you looking to buy new tools and equipment I can't stress the importance of having an opportunity to look at what you are buying first............Sometimes you get a few suprises after recieving internet orders based on online catalogues.

My initial purchases included a metric and imperial set of (Tungston Carbide Tipped) Lipped style Brad points & a set of Chrome Vandium Steel German made Utility style Brad Points.


My first surprise was a big made in China stamp slapped on each of the drill bits.............Upon close inspection the quality of these drill bits left a lot to be desired another source of shock and frustration was the apparent lack of steel in China!!!!! these bits were almost half the length of the chrome vandium bits from Germany!!!! (See Pictures) After paying $100 for both the sets I could'nt help but think that I had been had :mad:

In comparison the German Made Chrome Vandium Utility Style Brad Set had a well machined feel was sharp to the hold and had an air of well made elegance. Although nothing new to the experienced the lesson I learn't was always look for high quality and buy from well regarded reputable suppliers!!!!

Needless to say I'm still looking for a set of good quality drill bits and Lee Valley is looking good

Well I must admit since getting my drill press I've been giving it a real workout. (See pic of my present setup ) I've also been learning a lot of good lessons. Unfortunately me new drill bits have been the casuality ................. :mad:

1. I'm not sure what happened here............I was attempting to do an angled hole into some hardwood. The tip seemed to grab into the hardwood and next thing I knew my new tungston carbided tipped bit was bent way outta wack :mad: :mad: Seems my chinese made drill bits are TCT right at the end of the bit............ the rest seems to be made of some kind of lower grade steel that bends outta shape if the upmost of care is not taken.......................very frustrating :mad: I've definately learned to by high quality drill bits from reputable sources!!!!!


2. ..........And yer don't leave bits in ya cordless where it can be easily knocked of your work area. I picked up me cordless after knocking it off the work area only to find that I had bent the TCT brad point outta shape...........Needless to say nothing gets left on the edge of my work area anymore!!!!!!!!

3. MMMMMMMMM I worked out that hardwood is called hardwood for a reason I was attempting to do a freehand hole in some hardwood on the drill press (No Clamp) when the bit grabbed into the wood afterwhich it jumped and "snap" no more drill bit...................Needless to say I always clamp down hardwoods when I'm drilling on the press now.

I learn't the importance of being safe; taking my time and getting into good work routines when using tools and machinery. For the beginner like myself maybe it would have made better sense to start practicing with a cheaper set of standard drill bits and moving onto the more expensive components once getting a 'feel' for how different drill bits react in different circumstances with both hard and softwoods.

Or have I got a bit of Frank Spensor in me?

The Journey continues.................................

Regards Lou

Item 3:
What is even more character building is when the bit grabs a long piece of timber and you are the lucky recipient of a medium speed thump on the arm or whatever is at the right height.
NOt speaking from experience (Yeah, ho ho ho )

Found this in the General Forum Appears to be some kind of table extension not to sure how much it is or what it does yet.......................Is it Australian Made??? If anyone has any info on this item please feel free to post !!!!

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=12980

Regards Lou

Lou, I wouldn't be supprised if those drill bits were the cause of a few of your problems. Maybe there's something in the way they're ground thats causing the bit to grab. Then the bit happens to be soft enough to sacrifice it's self for you.

The cork screw bit is a fantastic effort, you should frame it.

If your interested in making your own drill press table, then have a look here at the one made by DPB, it's a beautie.


Ben.

Here ya go Lou


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I followed the Vertiacc up. Is apparently a new Jig somewhat like some of the drill press extension tables seen throughout this thread.

The webpage is apparently still a work in progress.

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=13067


The great News is that the Vertiacc is Australian Designed and Made. We could see a review of it in an Aussie Woodwork mag in the near future.

I made some enquires from the info Major posted and it seems the Vertiacc will be reasonably priced too.........................If she gets the thumbs up looks like I won't have to make my own drill press extension table after all

Now.......................Back to kitting up my drill press rig

Regards Lou

Hey Lou, you're a champ mate. I just ordered the same drill press, for $299 you just can't go wrong. Was at all tools on Saturday and they had some for over $500 so with the money i saved i will splash out and get this table for it

Yeah that tables a beauty Johna I have my eye on buying that one or the Vertiacc if I don't end up making my own custom table. For those of you interested in checking out the price of the table Johna posted check out the link below:

http://www.woodpeck.com/quickstoplpdptable.html

For me I'm going to wait till I hear some reviews and feedback about the Vertiacc before I make a final decision.

http://www.vertiacc.com/

Regards Lou

just got a quote for that table plus the extension wing in australia for $500.
hmmm alot of money for a table

Was that from an Australian supplier or delivered to Australia but ordered from overseas?

Cheers

from an australian supplier

I got a quote for the Vertiacc $270.00 including postage and handling decided to place an order....................I'll give a full comprehensive review once recieved.

Throughout my enquiries there were swift replys to any queries I had. SO far So good.

The Vertiacc carries a full unconditional
> 1 year warranty on parts and workmanship

I'll let you know how I get on

Regards Lou