I like how simple this is. I've watched several other drill press table videos and even the ones titled "easy" or "simple" are just overly complicated for a drill press table. Yours is straight forward, simple and clean looking. Nice job!
Thanks for the very clear and straightforward instructional video and without any extraneous nonsense too! I was wondering about the height of the T-tracks - thanks for clarifying.
Wow...you're only supposed to build a diy.for us viewers.. But. You went ahead and made it look better than any drill press on earth. How can anyone follow that. You are in a league of your own....that was awsome.
Haha! Thanks! I tried to keep the main table easy by gluing it up from pieces. The T-molding isn't really needed, but I thought I'd learn how to use it for this video and the outfeed table video.
I've looked at a lot of drill press tables but this one I liked the most. I went ahead and made one for myself but did make a couple of changes to you your design. First, I had some extra 1/2" baltic birch so I made the top from that. Then I put a couple of 1/2" pieces of baltic birch on the under side to raise the table up off the cast iron table. This raised it enough so my crank for raising and lower the table wouldn't hit the back of the drill press table. Lastly, I added a T bar on each side of the underside of the table then used clamps to clamp the table to the cast iron table.
Awesome! Those sound like some good changes! I'd like to change the crank handle on mine to a star knob one day, but so far it's been ok. Raising the table would certainly help if it was any closer. Hope you like it! I still love using mine.
Great video...been woodworking for 40+ years and it's great to see someone who obviously loves it as much as I do! Already have a self-designed table for my press, but I'm going to "modify" it to accommodate a couple of your ideas! Thanks!
That was good. Actually simple and very functional. Leaves room for one's own personal touch. Good job. If someone will buy me a floor stand drill press I'll make one. Might make one just for the fun of it....
I've never seen the T molding using in jigs/fixtures, neat to see. Your videos are pretty much perfect how-to builds with no fluff and all information. I learn something from all of your vids, thanks for taking the time to make these.
Thanks! I've been working on a few small projects that haven't been exciting enough to film, but I'm also working on a trestle desk build that I'll be wrapping up soon. The lumber prices over the last year have been crazy, so I've been holding off on some more shop projects.
What he said! 😄 Plus, I like how you packed all that information into 5 3/4 min. I really like the T-molding. It gives the table a real professional look. Thanks for the video!
I made a couple of small changes: 36" wide instead of 26", and in order to make the table adjustable front to back (in addition to the adjustable fence), installed cleats that fit on the side of the original cast iron drill press table- then added a t track on the bottom to accept an ICARA clamp in order to secure the table. Having front to back adjustment on a larger table helps with larger work pieces, such as cabinet doors where I need to drill for hinge installation. Thank you for a well done plan!
Probably the best drill press table out there, certainly the best most professional looking. (Believe me, since buying my drill press last month I’ve looked at a few! 🥴) New UK subscriber now. I just have to see more if this is the standard. Very well presented too. “Goldilocks” style. Not too much, not too little. 👍
Thought I had my drill press table design in my head. Until I watched your video. Now I'll start on this tomorrow. I am impressed with your work, and I just subscribed to see more. Thanks for your efforts.
LIKED & SUBSCRIBED Kudos on this one for sure ... i have been looking for a plan that was well thought out and would over come the obsticles of building a great drill press table with all of the bells and whistles, i can stop looking NOW. This is awesome and my next project. Many THANKS for both the plan and the video please keep them rolling.
Just unpacked my pillar drill, watched your video and set to work yes I have drill press table. Some of the bits n pieces are hard to come by here in France. Great vid. Pat
+David Davis Thanks! Yeah I debated how to attach it for a while, but the thumb screw only takes about 10-15 seconds to remove as once it's loose the back can slip up and then slide forward. Though I haven't needed to remove the table yet.
Yah, those were the screws it came with, but they've never really caused a problem as it's a little taller. The Rockler and Taylor Toolworks tracks do have countersunk holes.
I have a lot of MDF i need to use but i wasnt sure about the mdf and the oil and polyurethane? i need to extend my table saw so i guess the mdf is all good to use with out in soaking up the oil and making it all warped?
Thanks for a detailed and yet short to the point video. I also checked your website and got the plans - thanks for sharing them. I will be building mine soon. Since it has been 7 years now, are there any changes or improvements you would like to recommend? Thanks.
I still enjoy using it and haven't run into anything that I'd want to change on the drill press table so far. It's *definitely* better than the table that came with it :). Good luck on the build!
Your screws protrude above the bottom of the T track at 4:37. Why didn't you use flat head screws (conical) head that would have set flush? Other than that, a really great video.
The screws in the video are the ones that come with the Incra track and is how the Incra track is built. Since it is deeper enough it's not an issue, but I agree that it would look a bit nicer and help the clamps/etc slide a bit smoother.
Nice idea of glueing individual piece together instead of doing dado cuts. Seems obvious now, but I hadn't thought doing that before. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! I love watching the build with your descriptive audio over it. I can understand well enough by watching and listening at the same time. Screen capture printouts of the final product are perfect for later reference. I get frustrated watching so many videos where I have to listen to a long dragged out monologue prior to every step taken. I watched one 5 part welding video series where the author abandoned everything he had done up to that point about halfway through the fourth video and started over with a better design. Saw another that claimed to be a 30 second build project and the video was almost 15 minutes long! Most videos seem to be like that.
Thanks for the comment! It definitely takes a bit more work to edit down the video and guess a bit at what everyone on UA-cam wants to see, so I appreciate the feedback!
Nice build. You have hit the perfect balance between covering the basic needs and OVER designing/ building. Just a question on the T-Molding: Does the wood glue stay stuck to the vinyl of the T track? I have done a few projects with the stuff but normally used a construction adhesive. The wood glue is certainly easier to deal with.
Thanks! I haven't had any issues with the T-molding coming loose using wood glue. It definitely held better than using a hot glue gun. The wood glue sticks really well to the MDF and when it hardens it creates ridges that the T-molding seems to grab onto. I did a simple test on a 4" scrap piece and it was pretty difficult to remove the T-molding after the glue dried.
If the insert was one long piece it would quickly bump into the drill press 'post' as I pushed the insert back. Having them be square pieces also lets me rotate them in 90 degree increments to get the most use out of each. Because the insert groove/channel on the table is actually offset an inch to the left, any bit less than 2" diameter will still leave a clean area on the insert as it is rotated. If that makes sense? For smaller bits there will still be a bit of wasted space in the center and edges of the insert though it's not that hard to make a new either :).
Thank you for posting this video it was very informative. I look forward to building one for my drill press. Please keep up the great instructional videos.
Thanks! Good eye! Those are actually the screws that came with the INCRA track. Since it's deeper than the others, they use beefier screws that have round heads. The bolts still slide through easily enough that it's not a real issue.
Hi, you can check out the website article for a bit more details and some links. This was all MDF (medium density fiberboard) that's sold in most home improvement stores. The black edge banding is called "T-Molding" and I found mine online (links in the article).
Not that I've found. I tried to leave as much room as possible on the back of the table for clearance from the crank. I thought about replacing the handle with a knob, but it hasn't been a huge issue so far.
Thank you! The 1.25" T-molding came from (www.t-molding.com/125in-black-t-molding.html). There's a part list in our article for all the stuff we used: aroundhomediy.com/build-drill-press-table/
I used a 3/32" slot-cutting bit. 1/4" Shank (amzn.to/1XWuGOC) or 1/2" Shank (amzn.to/1LLhwTZ) depending on your router. Our article has some additional information: aroundhomediy.com/build-drill-press-table
very nice design and finish, just a comment on presentation. I found the voice over a little robotic to get it all done within time ..not sure if it was the choice of repeated words or the tone but it's not a complaint more a point of observation .
Thanks. Yeah, I'd rather not read the voice-over from a script, but then I'd probably ramble and make the video 2x-3x longer :). I'm still working on improving it though.
Thanks! Yes, I'm working on two more videos now and installing some hardwood floors. I'm hoping to get to a router-table build and a Roubo-style workbench after these.
This is one of the nicest looking tables I've seen in a while. Good stuff. Just subscribed. Not sure if you subscribe to other wood working channels but would love to have you aboard mine but board see more of what you've done and more of what you do have a good one bro!
I like how simple this is. I've watched several other drill press table videos and even the ones titled "easy" or "simple" are just overly complicated for a drill press table. Yours is straight forward, simple and clean looking. Nice job!
I agree with John when he says "In my opinion, that's how an instructional video should be.) No distracting music or witty statements. Thank you.
Thanks! :)
A perfect example of how to present a build project.
Thanks!
Thanks for the very clear and straightforward instructional video and without any extraneous nonsense too! I was wondering about the height of the T-tracks - thanks for clarifying.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Wow...you're only supposed to build a diy.for us viewers..
But. You went ahead and made it look better than any drill press on earth. How can anyone follow that. You are in a league of your own....that was awsome.
Haha! Thanks! I tried to keep the main table easy by gluing it up from pieces. The T-molding isn't really needed, but I thought I'd learn how to use it for this video and the outfeed table video.
I've looked at a lot of drill press tables but this one I liked the most. I went ahead and made one for myself but did make a couple of changes to you your design. First, I had some extra 1/2" baltic birch so I made the top from that. Then I put a couple of 1/2" pieces of baltic birch on the under side to raise the table up off the cast iron table. This raised it enough so my crank for raising and lower the table wouldn't hit the back of the drill press table. Lastly, I added a T bar on each side of the underside of the table then used clamps to clamp the table to the cast iron table.
Awesome! Those sound like some good changes! I'd like to change the crank handle on mine to a star knob one day, but so far it's been ok. Raising the table would certainly help if it was any closer. Hope you like it! I still love using mine.
Great video...been woodworking for 40+ years and it's great to see someone who obviously loves it as much as I do! Already have a self-designed table for my press, but I'm going to "modify" it to accommodate a couple of your ideas! Thanks!
Thanks! I only wish I'd started earlier! :) I feel like I've got a long ways to go, but I guess that's what keeps it interesting!
BEAUTIFUL JOB DONE !!!
Looks good that t-molding really finishes it off nicely.
Thanks!
Direct, to the point, informative with no obnoxious music, thank you! You have a new subscriber
Thanks!
Very nice design. Great presentation. No filler, good content.
Thank you!
That was good. Actually simple and very functional. Leaves room for one's own personal touch. Good job. If someone will buy me a floor stand drill press I'll make one. Might make one just for the fun of it....
Thanks! I've found it pretty useful so far!
Great informative video. The narration along with the video are a fantastic improvement over other videos with nothing but loud music! Thanks
Thanks! I'm still trying to get the hang of it, but I appreciate the comment!
I've never seen the T molding using in jigs/fixtures, neat to see. Your videos are pretty much perfect how-to builds with no fluff and all information. I learn something from all of your vids, thanks for taking the time to make these.
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment! We're about done with a big hardwood flooring install, so I hope to get some new project videos out soon!
well done. nice presentation, very clear and direct
Thank you!
Refreshingly professional presentation. Many thanks!
Well done. I like your approach to making videos so I've subscribed. I hope you're still at it.
Thanks! I've been working on a few small projects that haven't been exciting enough to film, but I'm also working on a trestle desk build that I'll be wrapping up soon. The lumber prices over the last year have been crazy, so I've been holding off on some more shop projects.
Great presentation. In my opinion, that's how an instructional video should be.
Thanks!
What he said! 😄
Plus, I like how you packed all that information into 5 3/4 min. I really like the T-molding. It gives the table a real professional look. Thanks for the video!
Thanks! Yeah, I like the way the T-molding turned out as well and it seems to be holding up and staying in place so far.
Great "How to" video. It moves along and all the info is there. Looks like a great project for my drill press. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks! I'm glad it was useful!
Super!!!! Especial that black strip which you also fitted on your work bench give a complete finish. Good presentation.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
I made a couple of small changes: 36" wide instead of 26", and in order to make the table adjustable front to back (in addition to the adjustable fence), installed cleats that fit on the side of the original cast iron drill press table- then added a t track on the bottom to accept an ICARA clamp in order to secure the table. Having front to back adjustment on a larger table helps with larger work pieces, such as cabinet doors where I need to drill for hinge installation. Thank you for a well done plan!
Sorry for the late reply. You're modifications sound very cool! If you've got a link to a photo of it I'd love to see your changes!
Probably the best drill press table out there, certainly the best most professional looking. (Believe me, since buying my drill press last month I’ve looked at a few! 🥴)
New UK subscriber now. I just have to see more if this is the standard. Very well presented too. “Goldilocks” style. Not too much, not too little. 👍
:) Thank you!!! Let me know if you have any questions. I haven't come up with anything that I'd change with it so far.
Thought I had my drill press table design in my head. Until I watched your video. Now I'll start on this tomorrow. I am impressed with your work, and I just subscribed to see more. Thanks for your efforts.
Thank you! And thanks for subscribing. We've got a big list of projects planned!
Very professional results.
I'm impressed by your ingenuity and detailed construction of this table.
Subscribed!
Thanks for the kind words!!
LIKED & SUBSCRIBED Kudos on this one for sure ... i have been looking for a plan that was well thought out and would over come the obsticles of building a great drill press table with all of the bells and whistles, i can stop looking NOW. This is awesome and my next project. Many THANKS for both the plan and the video please keep them rolling.
Thanks for the comment and for watching! Glad you like the design and I hope it turns out well!
Looks like the Peachtree basic table without the clamps; surface and the great easy mounting; so quick to remove.
Just unpacked my pillar drill, watched your video and set to work yes I have drill press table. Some of the bits n pieces are hard to come by here in France. Great vid. Pat
Nice to see a sensible guy using a saw with a guard
Nice build. Only change I'd suggest is using large T track on bottom for mounting to table. Easy on easy off.
+David Davis Thanks! Yeah I debated how to attach it for a while, but the thumb screw only takes about 10-15 seconds to remove as once it's loose the back can slip up and then slide forward. Though I haven't needed to remove the table yet.
Me encantó tu guía lateral
Well done!
4:37 not countersunk flat head screws? aren't those screws going to get in the way?
Yah, those were the screws it came with, but they've never really caused a problem as it's a little taller. The Rockler and Taylor Toolworks tracks do have countersunk holes.
Very nice job without any nonsense. Thank you
I have a lot of MDF i need to use but i wasnt sure about the mdf and the oil and polyurethane? i need to extend my table saw so i guess the mdf is all good to use with out in soaking up the oil and making it all warped?
I haven't had any problems at all with it. I really only used the boiled linseed oil to darken it a bit.
Thanks for a detailed and yet short to the point video. I also checked your website and got the plans - thanks for sharing them. I will be building mine soon. Since it has been 7 years now, are there any changes or improvements you would like to recommend? Thanks.
I still enjoy using it and haven't run into anything that I'd want to change on the drill press table so far. It's *definitely* better than the table that came with it :). Good luck on the build!
Your screws protrude above the bottom of the T track at 4:37. Why didn't you use flat head screws (conical) head that would have set flush? Other than that, a really great video.
The screws in the video are the ones that come with the Incra track and is how the Incra track is built. Since it is deeper enough it's not an issue, but I agree that it would look a bit nicer and help the clamps/etc slide a bit smoother.
Nice idea of glueing individual piece together instead of doing dado cuts. Seems obvious now, but I hadn't thought doing that before. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! It's definitely nice being able to avoid the dado cuts.
Great video! I love watching the build with your descriptive audio over it. I can understand well enough by watching and listening at the same time. Screen capture printouts of the final product are perfect for later reference.
I get frustrated watching so many videos where I have to listen to a long dragged out monologue prior to every step taken. I watched one 5 part welding video series where the author abandoned everything he had done up to that point about halfway through the fourth video and started over with a better design.
Saw another that claimed to be a 30 second build project and the video was almost 15 minutes long! Most videos seem to be like that.
Thanks for the comment! It definitely takes a bit more work to edit down the video and guess a bit at what everyone on UA-cam wants to see, so I appreciate the feedback!
Extraordinarily professional, thank you
Thanks for the comment!
OH MY GOD DUDE! This is friggin fantastic.
Nice build. You have hit the perfect balance between covering the basic needs and OVER designing/ building. Just a question on the T-Molding: Does the wood glue stay stuck to the vinyl of the T track? I have done a few projects with the stuff but normally used a construction adhesive. The wood glue is certainly easier to deal with.
Thanks! I haven't had any issues with the T-molding coming loose using wood glue. It definitely held better than using a hot glue gun. The wood glue sticks really well to the MDF and when it hardens it creates ridges that the T-molding seems to grab onto. I did a simple test on a 4" scrap piece and it was pretty difficult to remove the T-molding after the glue dried.
Thanks for the reply. Next time I will skip the const. adhesive and save some mess
Nice looking table and great presentation!
Love the video and end result. But why is the center made out of three squares instead of one single piece?
If the insert was one long piece it would quickly bump into the drill press 'post' as I pushed the insert back. Having them be square pieces also lets me rotate them in 90 degree increments to get the most use out of each. Because the insert groove/channel on the table is actually offset an inch to the left, any bit less than 2" diameter will still leave a clean area on the insert as it is rotated. If that makes sense?
For smaller bits there will still be a bit of wasted space in the center and edges of the insert though it's not that hard to make a new either :).
Love your presentation, straight to the point.
Great design, and thank you or providing free plans! (That's huge or a newbie)
Thank you for posting this video it was very informative. I look forward to building one for my drill press. Please keep up the great instructional videos.
Thanks! We've got several more videos planned (and in progress)!
Love it an Excellent build. Well done.
One thing I noticed why did you put round head screws instead of flat head on your track?
Barry (ENG)
Thanks! Good eye! Those are actually the screws that came with the INCRA track. Since it's deeper than the others, they use beefier screws that have round heads. The bolts still slide through easily enough that it's not a real issue.
please what material did you use, unfortunately i don't speak english. Thanks for the reply and for the beautiful video.
Hi, you can check out the website article for a bit more details and some links. This was all MDF (medium density fiberboard) that's sold in most home improvement stores. The black edge banding is called "T-Molding" and I found mine online (links in the article).
T-molding makes it look professional, ill have to get some.
Is their an easy way to raise and lower the table without hitting it with the drill press crank?
Not that I've found. I tried to leave as much room as possible on the back of the table for clearance from the crank. I thought about replacing the handle with a knob, but it hasn't been a huge issue so far.
You should put corner braces on the outside of those pieces on the bottom with the t-nuts in them.
Hey man, well done your drill press table. I liked it.
Very nice!!!
Nice sharing bro,, success your channel, from Indonesia..💕👍😀
Thanks!!!
I really like your design! Just stumbled upon it. I'll be back.
Thanks!
Excellent build and video
Thanks!
Very professional looking! Where did you find the 1.25 inch wide T-Molding? I can find 0.75, but not the wider version.
Thank you! The 1.25" T-molding came from (www.t-molding.com/125in-black-t-molding.html). There's a part list in our article for all the stuff we used: aroundhomediy.com/build-drill-press-table/
Extreme perfectionist,, thank U very much, and a beautiful job !!
Great job! well done!
No issues with the up /down adjustment handle?
Nope. I tried to make sure it would be a problem before building it. It's a little close, but doesn't get in the way on mine.
Bench saw do you have?
Thanks
Nice work!
What type of router bit did you use to cut out a groove for the moulding?
I used a 3/32" slot-cutting bit. 1/4" Shank (amzn.to/1XWuGOC) or 1/2" Shank (amzn.to/1LLhwTZ) depending on your router. Our article has some additional information: aroundhomediy.com/build-drill-press-table
Very nice job!
Excellent build video! Just sub'd. Cheers from Ontario Canada. Larry B
Thanks! Stay warm! :)
I learned a lot thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice design.
I'm curious why no one uses the slots in the cast iron table to hold a drill press table down. Thoughts?
I've seen a couple that do, but I thought I'd make it a bit easier to remove (though I haven't felt the need to remove it yet).
Great job!
Excelente trabajo.
very nice design and finish, just a comment on presentation. I found the voice over a little robotic to get it all done within time ..not sure if it was the choice of repeated words or the tone but it's not a complaint more a point of observation .
Thanks. Yeah, I'd rather not read the voice-over from a script, but then I'd probably ramble and make the video 2x-3x longer :). I'm still working on improving it though.
Excelente,
muito obrigado.
looks great......
Nice build, nice table! Very well done. First time at your channel. Got a new subscriber.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Nice......👍🏽
Thanks! It was a fun build.
Do you have any plans written up for this project? I’m just getting started in wood working.
Yup! They're on our website: aroundhomediy.com/build-drill-press-table/
Nice build and video. I watched this after watching your out feed table build. I'm going to subscribe hoping you'll be doing more videos?
Thanks! Yes, I'm working on two more videos now and installing some hardwood floors. I'm hoping to get to a router-table build and a Roubo-style workbench after these.
First time viewer. And newest subscriber.
Thanks!!
Best one I've seen so far. "Subscribe".....lol
my inspirasi...
great!
okay, i wish i had seen this earlier. Before I built mine. ya know, before I built mine...
Ah well :). Maybe for your next drill press!
This is one of the nicest looking tables I've seen in a while. Good stuff. Just subscribed. Not sure if you subscribe to other wood working channels but would love to have you aboard mine but board see more of what you've done and more of what you do have a good one bro!
Thanks Joe! I subscribed to your channel as well!
Around Home DIY always bro! &awesome thanks welcome a board;)