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This is a drill press table I made out of some left over melamine. The dimensions are 15” x 18” x 1 1/2 ”. I cut two pieces of the melamine and added hinges on the back , so that I could conceal the mounting hardware. I also cut a 5”x 5” square out of the center for thru cuts with the drill bits and also drum sanding. The T-tracks where added for the adjustable fence and hold down hardware as well as stop blocks for exact repeat cuts. The tracks will also increase safety when used with hold down clamps. I plan on adding a storage box underneath or something of the sort for storage of drill bits and the like. I just bought this drill press for $50. Im stoked that I finally have one for the shop.
-- http://www.furstwoodworks.com/
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Chefshep
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#1 posted 809 days ago
I’m looking at this idea. Several post have caught my eye. This is one that I will watch… Good Job
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DoctorDan
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#2 posted 809 days ago
I really need to get around to making a drill press table. Great job. I’m sure it will be very handy.
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Jerry
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#3 posted 809 days ago
Looks great, I like the hinge idea to hide mounting hardware.
-- We are all one decision away from stupid.
Ken90712
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#4 posted 809 days ago
Nice work I love my drill press table. They are important and useful in the shop.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
steliart
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#5 posted 809 days ago
very nice DP table
-- I am not so rich to buy cheap tools.
lrob
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#6 posted 809 days ago
Great idea and nice job. Roz has a nice drill press cabinet that I am looking to build. It is under workbenchs.
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D1st
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#7 posted 809 days ago
Thanks for the comments and thanks for looking.
-- http://www.furstwoodworks.com/
SplashMaster
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#8 posted 809 days ago
I need a new drill press table for the MDF one I have got wet and swelled up great big. I like yours and might I suggest a drawer that mounts to the bottom of the table. Thanks for sharing!
lizardhead
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#9 posted 809 days ago
I built one very similar to that but I put the T track right in line with the drill press tri handle & subsiquiently with the fence lock downs, so I couldn’t raise or lower the table with out sliding it forward first,,, ah trial & error
-- Lizardhead---Yeah but it's a dry heat--Tempe, Az
D1st
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#10 posted 808 days ago
@ Lizardhead Its all trial and error, until its a master piece. lol
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mafe
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#11 posted 808 days ago
Nice table, the hinge give you a possibility to drill in angels also.
Best thoughts,
MaFe
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storsveguten
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#12 posted 782 days ago
I really like your drill press table. The hinges and concealed hardware seem like a very good idea. Nice job!
-- Ken, Norway
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