A drill press table is a great way to make your
drill press more useful by expanding its table
surface. Many woodworkers find that their drill
press has a very small table which can be difficult
to clamp materials to for accurate drilling.
This is because most drill presses are designed
for metalworking applications, and also to be
as compact as a large free standing tool can
be. Making your own drill press table expands
the usefulness of your drill press for woodworking
projects, then, by allowing you to clamp larger
pieces to be drilled.
Drill press safety
Being able to clamp materials securely will
also increase drill press safety. But you should
keep in mind a few things when you are designing
your table. First, your new table should not
block access to the large stop and start buttons;
remember, quick access to the stop button is
a vital safety precaution when working with any
large tool. Second, the table should not have
sharp edges that could grab your clothing and
bring it too close to the moving drill bit. Finally,
you should also ensure that your table does not
block any dust collection systems.
A Rockwell drill press
You can make a new table for any drill press,
and one great option is a used Rockwell
drill press. For years, Rockwell produced some of the
world's most accurate and durable drill presses.
Because of their durability, when used Rockwell
drill presses become available they are generally
in good shape and can save you money over the
cost of a new drill press.
Guardian Power drill press
A Guardian Power drill press can also be a great
choice for the woodworker who wants a quality
used drill press. Guardian tools, like Rockwell,
produced many different models of drill press
and these have stood the test of time very well.
You will be able to build a new table for any
free standing Guardian drill press, but you may
also want to consider a Guardian bench top drill
press. These drill presses were very popular
amongst home woodworkers, and are still available
on the used market. One of these compact and
useful drill presses is a great choice if you
want to make your own drill press table.
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