Thread: Workshop Accessories.

So that got me motivated to start building the jig base for the drill press.

The base had to be elevated underneath to allow for the winder handle of the drill so the whole base plate is 65 mm in height. This leaves plenty of height adjustment for most jobs I am likely to do.

The top is screwed but not glued, as is the top of the extension table on the tablesaw. The reason for this is to make it easy to change tops when wear and tear become a problem. The rest of the construction is all glue & screw.

The slots are for an adjustable fence. I had consdered using ali track but this method has advantages in that its cost effective and keeps the overall base height low.

The first coat of poly was applied, carefully on the top and hurridly on the underside as SWMBO was making noises about dinner.
Part two of this project will be a movable fence and part three will be a number of clamping systems and stop blocks, but thats for next weekend.

Noice

Nice work Dust Mite

I like the Drill press table. I wish my Dp was biger so I can build one for my self. just wondering have you thought about making removeable inserts for the table. Most of the tables I have seen have some sort of insert, uasly some thing like this little drawing, some thing easy to remake and replace like a 4" by 4" square, somthing easy to make a lot of simply.

Originally Posted by junkboy999

Nice work Dust Mite

I like the Drill press table. I wish my Dp was biger so I can build one for my self. just wondering have you thought about making removeable inserts for the table. Most of the tables I have seen have some sort of insert, uasly some thing like this little drawing, some thing easy to remake and replace like a 4" by 4" square, somthing easy to make a lot of simply.

To be honest no hadnt given the idea much thought. I'm not sure I would have a need for it as I always use a 15mm bed from mdf.

This is attached by two very small quik clamps to the main board as required.

However your suggestion has got me thinking, maybe it would make a nice addition to the DP Table.

Hi Dust Mite,

Nice table, put's mine to shame I'm sorry to say, but the comment about the insert is good. I take the insert out if I am using the drum sander. That way the drum goes just below the level of the table, and I get to do the whole edge in one go.

Cheers
Paul H

p.s. Did I say I liked the table!

Ah now I see what you mean. Currently I 99% of my sanding on belt sander. Which now sports a mobile cabinet

I have a spare one horse motor I was thinking about turning into a spindle sander.

Continuing with the jig and accessories theme during the week the smaller of two fences was contructed.

It will be joined with a heavier and longer fence for doing extended pieces. A new roller stand will also be build as a partner for the fences.

Photos 1 , 2 ,3 are of the building stage and 4 & 5 are the finished item. Currently the adjustment bolts have a wing nut fitted but these will be replaced with proper starknobs. The fence adjustments are all from underneath keeping the upper workspace clear of obstructions.

I bought 4 kwik clamps (4 inch jaw opening ) for $4.00 a pop for clamping stop blocks etc.

Addons to be added later are tape measure on top of the fence and a better stop for shortpieces.

When a piece that needs to be drilled has holes set deeper than the drill to stand column distance the fence can be rotated 180 degrees allowing holes up to 240mm from the edge of the piece being drilled.

My first post here, I just found this site today and I like it. I've been in a jig making shop organizing mood lately. I just finished a DP table and thought I'd post my pics. It has a replaceable insert and extension wings. I still need to make a fence. Its held down to the DP table with knobs from underneath, so its very easy to remove if necessary.

The first picture shows the removable insert before I put the edge on the front.

The second picture shows it finished with the wings extended.

Nice.

I especially like the sliding insert. Might incorporate some of your ides in the next DP I make.

I built this last weekend. My local Harbor Freight had a good sale on the bins so I bought 80 of them.









I built this as a full box then split it in half and split the front in half to make the doors.

Neat idea, eightbit.. and I liked your DP sliding insert too. Dustmite, i'm currently converting an old workbench thing to an outfeed table for my sawbench... was thinking of cutting a hole in it for a router table.... but when I took the lino off the top I found it is glued up from 6 x 1 1/2 Rimu and I can't bring myself to chop into it. That cabinet on rollers idea of yours - I think there is a similar idea in FWW Tool & Shop 2005 (?) - PM me if you want the correct reference. Regards

bloody hell! well done - lots a work.... you gotta build the missus something now!!

I have gotten a few projects for the wife done around the house. I just finally got sick of moving things every time I wanted to use a different tool. After building the dp table and the bin cabinet I built a cabinet to roll under the DP. Its on double locking swivel casters and its the same height as the TS so I can use it as an extra outfeed support. The metal drawers are full of nuts and bolts sorted by size and length.





Next on the list is another rolling work bench that will house my scroll saw, spindle sander and belt/disc sander. Its about half done and is also the same height as the TS. I'll post pics of it after the weekend.

Originally Posted by Dust Mite

Continuing with the jig and accessories theme during the week the smaller of two fences was contructed.

It will be joined with a heavier and longer fence for doing extended pieces. A new roller stand will also be build as a partner for the fences.

Photos 1 , 2 ,3 are of the building stage and 4 & 5 are the finished item. Currently the adjustment bolts have a wing nut fitted but these will be replaced with proper starknobs. The fence adjustments are all from underneath keeping the upper workspace clear of obstructions.

I bought 4 kwik clamps (4 inch jaw opening ) for $4.00 a pop for clamping stop blocks etc.

Addons to be added later are tape measure on top of the fence and a better stop for shortpieces.

When a piece that needs to be drilled has holes set deeper than the drill to stand column distance the fence can be rotated 180 degrees allowing holes up to 240mm from the edge of the piece being drilled.

DM, nice drill press table. I have a couple of observations that I think would improve the functionality of the table.

If you had built the top deeper to fit beyond the drill press column, you could have gained additional useful reach. Also, with the fence running along the entire width of the table, the reach is further reduced because when you lower the drill chuck when drilling, you cannot move the fence forward or it will interfere with the chuck.

Take a look at this old thread of mine and you will see that my drill press table addresses both of the issues.

Never-the-less, isn't it great to have a decent sized table? I can't understand why manufacturers don't make them larger. O, yes I can, they aren't as much interested in functionality as they are in making to a price.
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