Drill Press Table +++ Part 2

Thanks again for all the Comments in Part One of this Project.

I was doing something on the Drill Press today when I realized that the Fence might interfear with a Full Down Stroke, or Depth Of Drilling. Not sure if, or how many times this MIGHT happen but best to deal with it now, NOT in the middle of a Project.

First of all Pretend the Stop, Clamp and Piece of wood are not there, but the Fence is. The closest you’re going to get the tip of the Drill Bit to the Fence, If you have to drill down far enough to bring the First (Silver) part of the Chuck in contact with the Fence is 1/2”. If you have to drill down even further to the Second part (Black), that will move the tip of the bit out to 7/8” of an inch. NOT acceptable!

SOLUTION: I took the 1-5/8” Sanding drum, same diameter as the Black Part of the Chuck, and “Dished” the Fence in about 3/8” of an inch. It didn’t weaken the Fence to any great degree, if at all. That brough the 1/2” down to 1/16” of an inch and the 7/8” down to 5/16” of an inch. I find that Acceptable. BONUS: After I did that I realized that it would also allow for the use of Wider Spade Bits and Forstner Bits.

NEW FITTING: Note Picture above, that I’ve had hangin’ around for a while. It’s a Jig for drilling Equal and “Any” Spaced Holes along the Face of a board. It’s a “Wall Standard” the you would usually mount Vertically, in pairs to attach Supports to, and sit a Shelf on. In this case it would be Permantely attached to the Face of a NEW Fence (10 Minutes Work) and would be interchangeable with the Regular Fence (Maybe 1 Minute to do so). As shown, put a small Pin (Brad) into the side of the Actual piece you are spacing the holes on and choose your spacing as you move it along. Piece Of Cake!!

While I’m here and in case anyone is out Looking. I bought the Bench Top Drill Press a Month ago From Loews. It’s from King Canada Model KC-110C, 3.2Amps, 1/2” Chuck, 5 Speed, Easy to Adjust, Dual Lazers (that I won’t be using) a Regular size Bulb Outlet that I have a 40Watt Flood in. I ALMOST walked away JUST because of the price! $148.00CDN!? Would have been a BAD decision on my part! GREAT Little Drill Press right out of the box. ALL Settings are Spot On, Finish inside and out is Tops, and Quiet as can be.

Okay People. That’s it! If I figure out how to attach a BEER Cooler to it. I’ll let you know.

Rick

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