Drill press table

Good work, Jamie! I’m gonna do that, one of these days. I have to, I’m tired of saying I’m gonna do it.

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Good use of MDF,, and that is the only use for it. Stable surfaces for jigs and sleds and tables.

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nicely done. I’m going to build something very similar. I have a shop notes plan that shows a fence made of two pieces of 3/4” plywood glued together. There are two dadoes cut in the boards to accept a bolt for the t-track. PM me your email and I’m happy to send it to you.

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Very nice.

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That looks great.

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Looks good Jamie nice drill press table

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Looks good now all I haft to do is get it in gear and do something similar for mine I like the T-track.

-- David '65

i agree – quite nice. it looks better than my kitchen! also, that removable/replaceable scrap in the center is sweet/key.

VERY NICE JOB SHOW US THE FENCE WHEN YOU GET IT DONE

Looks great——well done

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Probably a dumb question, but what indeed is that removable piece for? ie. is it designed specifically for something?

The formica is a nice touch.

For a fence, I’m with Cory … the one from ShopNotes has served me well for a long time.

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i’d use it as a sacrificial back to whatever i was drilling as a way to prevent chipout… not sure about jamie :-)

The removable piece is a sacrificial back, like AronK said. Also it can be removed to accommodate a sanding drum.

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Thanks. Good to remember.

I’ve got that from shopnotes, Looks very user friendly. Maybe I’ll give it a go. Nice job.

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Jamie, that is a nice addition to your drill press. I have never understood why manufacturers insist on making this tools with those small tables that are virtually useless. The removable insert and formica treatment were nice ideas as well. I have been wanting to re-do mine and yours certainly is an inspiration to get started.

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Just think what will happen if a manufacturer makes a drill press geared towards woodworking….with a nice table…fences…clamps….all the stuff you have to optimize…...wouldn’t it be boring?

Nice work…and a nice place to put that formica to use..

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It would be boring if they made the tables ready to go.

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Nice table, I really like the replaceable sacrificial blank idea, It’ll keep that table looking great fro a long time to come.

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i like that, one day when i get a bigger drill press il prob build me one of these

Nice job. Xlnt build!!

You have inspired me. Oh darn more time in the shop.

How does the table attach to the DP’s table?

Thank you

Rob

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I have two pieces of t-track on the underside so it can be adjusted or moved easily.

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