Watch This Before You Build a Woodworking Drill Press Table!

Building a table and fence for your drill press makes it easier and safer to support a large workpiece. But the auxiliary table can get in the way of the height adjustment crank. This table gives you easier access with some clever hardware solutions.

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[GunnerAl]

Damn you, you just changed my mind for the fourteenth time on drill press table plans! Now I have to figure out how to combined all the ideas into one table! Great job on the table, very versatile and functional. I love the slots for the hold down clamps.

[markharris]

That cranking mechanism is pure genius!

[davidnorton]

Those cranks are the best thing I've ever seen for a drill press table. Definitely incorporating that into mine when I build one

[YouTuber-mcel]

I just finished this project and am very happy with it. I modified a few things. First I didn't run the t track all the way to the back of the table where it will be almost of no use except for extremely large pieces where the fence needs to be removed. I used this extra track and installed two additional t track roughly a half inch clear on either side of the replaceable insert. This makes clamping smaller pieces much easier. I use these almost all the time compared to the outer tracks. Second I wrapped the other side of the column with the table. Not sure why you guys didn't as well. I drastically enlarged the recess and added another recess on the other side. I use them constantly. Lastly I reduced the width of the thru slots to 3/4" to accomodate Kreg auto clamps. They work extremely well when a lot of holding force is required. I don't like asking the t track to supply this force as the screws/t track could be weakened. Also I made two fence stops for right/left repeatability. Thank you Woodsmith for this build. The crank idea is awesome.

[buddys]

Cranks are a great idea, I will be adding them as soon as the 2 universal joints i ordered arrive. Thanks much.

[johnbuob]

I am so glad I saw this drill press table before I started mine which I am going to build this week. Those cranks to adjust table height and lock the table are definitely the biggest pain of most designs. Great Job guys.

[Meticularius]

4/13/2019 USA Grandpa Bill One of the very best things about YouTube is our collective ability to build on each others' ideas. I don't know how many times I've built something only to later "see" something better. Humility, along with builder's pride, has been an asset to my adventures. I admire this plan, and I can adapt it to even a small drill press.

[enterprise]

Just the cranking mechanism is amazing !

[jesuspectre]

The great thing about this is the cranking mechanism. It makes it easier for guys like us who sell these machines for a living. Thank you.

[davebonany]

I built this table 4 or 5 years ago when plans were first shown in Woodsmith magazine, it is a wonderful accessory to my shop

[musicbymark]

Great job. That twin gear assembling to adjust height is very impressive - much nicer adjusting than mine; looks challenging to fit/tweak. I like the idea of the hole to allow a bar clamp (instead of torquing on the t-slots on mine), tho I think I'd make a filler cap so small parts don't fall through when I'm not using clamps.


I made a split fence for my drill press table w/dust collection & attached a dedicatd 5 gallon bucket vac that works great.

[FreddyJ]

The extended crank idea was exactly what I was looking for as I started to think about building a table for my drill press. Genius! Had me hitting the subscribe button halfway through the video. You got a new sub on that idea! Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[GunnerAl]

Is there a video on how to make or/and install the rods and handles for the locking and crack mechanism?

[mrkrause]

Love the table height lock and adjustments!

[mattmorrisson]

I've never seen a table with those cranks! That's genius!

[robertrobinson]

I have found a solution to the up & down adjustment. You just gave me some ideas for my column lock. Thanks! If they work I'll send you a Pic.

[bugsysiegals]

I like the tray in the back for the cookie!! :)

[ronaldroberts]

I like the rotary center back-up disc. I'd make it accept a 2x4 square in its center. It would have a recess that had a 4X4 face, 2-inches deep. Four corners on each side, and 2x4's are dirt cheap, just chop off a 4-inch square section and drop it in.

[Myrkskog]

Man, you've just solved my problem with the handles. I'll have to see if I can get myself a set of those gears.

[trongod]

Great addition to a drill press. Think the clamping should be a bit closer to the drill though. Usually use clamps on smaller work pieces and you have the clamps so far out they may not reach the smaller jobs.