How To Make A Drill Press Stand and Drill Press Table / Mobile Tool Base / Tool Stand With Storage

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In an effort to make better use of the space in my workshop, I made a mobile tool base for my drill press, and a drill press table with a fence and a stop block. This project only requires less than one full sheet of plywood. This tool stand could also be used for sanders and bandsaws, or any small power tool that would need to be elevated for proper use. I also incorporated five drawers for convenient storage of tool parts and accessories.
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[@dlegatt]

No PPE? Prescription glasses are not safety glasses, you're making Norm sad. Also, a loose fitting hoodie while using a table saw that lacks both a blade guard and a riving knife is terrifying. Tools are great, but PPE is the most important set of tools you can buy.

[@billybike57]

I’m new to woodworking so I got a lot of ideas from your channel and yes I subscribed 😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@mheermance]

That is honestly too nice looking to be used in a shop. Your drill press should be honored.

[@wetwareinterface3977]

quick tip; before gluing the 2 plywood layers, cut the hole out on the top layer first then do the glue up, saves a ton of time and router work. also just use the hole saw to make several inserts, if you're worried about the tightness of fit just put a strip of duct tape around the ring edge of the insert

[@apowell389]

Very nicely done. Dennis from Hooked on Wood has a design that incorporates placing the T track for your fence to be embedded into the sides of the table so your fence stays square as you slide it back and forth. I will be incorporating both of your designs for my top.

[@johnd3579]

Awesome build. I made one myself with your plans although I did add an inch to the width for extra stability and because it fit my predetermined space just a little better. Haven't tackled the table yet but I will.

[@tresgarcia1725]

Wow! Really cool. Just got my Wen drill press today and looking forward to building something similar/ if not the exact same thing!

[@ToddFinnCFA]

When you stand in front of it, how does the table on the drill press come to about chest high, or is it lower? I think I might have build mine too tall.

[@ArtisanMade]

It is adjustable. The way it is set in the video, it’s at the height of my abdomen

[@traceconger1240]

Great tip with the painter's tape and wood filler. Will be using that.

[@dtdrpepperfan1619]

You can also consider adding a section of adhesive tape measure on your fence to help increase spacing accuracy between holes.

[@ArtisanMade]

Sure I have seen that. I don’t use it enough though

[@jimkonrad2528]

Great job! Looks great! I just finished building a very similar stand. Wish I had watched your video prior to starting. Your techniques would have helped me.

[@grampadeal]

Thanks for this video! Working on a similar build for my drill press! Do you recall how thick the black tape was that you applied to your hole saw for the flush trim bit to ride on was? I'm assuming that helped adjust the size of the insert just a little so it would fit more snugly, is that right?

[@ArtisanMade]

Yes. I kept wrapping tape until is was a good fit, then I routed the insert

[@grampadeal]

@@ArtisanMade You rock, thank you!

[@otsu2cob]

You should give credit to Fix This Bild That. I built the same one a year ago using his plans. You're pretty skilled but no ethics.

[@ArtisanMade]

Dude. It’s a cabinet with drawers and wheels. There are about 50 versions of these on KZbin. His wasn’t the first and I’m not the last. Don’t be one of those guys that has to take a shot at someone to feel important. If you want to post a comment with value, tell me how to make it better.

[@mjf1036]

Very nice looking cabinet and table. at these dimensions do you find the drill to be sturdy and the stand is not tippy?

[@ArtisanMade]

Haven’t had any problems. The center of gravity on these drills are perfect

[@Heathr_Marie]

I have been to your Etsy shop but I don't see the plans for this cart. Perhaps you could provide a direct link. Thanks

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank you for reaching out. They will be available in a few days, and I will link them in the description.

[@bigredracingdog466]

I have that same DP and I got a nice commercially-made table for Christmas. I've since customized it, but it has a square sacrificial insert and I'm definitely going to cut out a round area as you've done. One irritating thing I'll change is to add an extension to the crank handle so my hand clears the table when I raise or lower it. It looks like you have the same issue. Some folks use bevel gears or even motors, but that seems unnecessarily fussy. I just want to protect my knuckles. I think a shaft collar, a foot of steel rod, a sleeve bearing, and a piece of wood as a support for the rod would extend the crank out beyond the edge of the table.

[@TKelly-js3os]

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

[@tkorkunckaya]

Wood filler over the painters tape??? It was not a good idea, and you can clearly see it at 5:10 the pin nails are still visible. Maybe you should have sunk them a bit more first :) 6:45 any shift in plywood??? Nope, sagging will occur absolutely though. I liked the contour you have done on drawer faces. It gives more dept. Making drawers the easy way does not hurt but, it's a drill press table, drawers underneath will have drill bits, router bits, tap sets and bunch of heavy metal hardware, mine hosts lathe chuckcs etc, bottoms will be getting all the weight, you got the idea? We do not have all the tools but man, whatever you do, with youtube we have seen it at least hundered times and we tend to love caching errors and comment on them, like safety issues etc. I did not like the voiceover video with redkit music, I'd love to hear the sound of the drill press etc, but that's my preference.

[@ToddFinnCFA]

Great build! Love how that turned out.

[@canaltecnologico7700]

Práctico y muy bien hecho en cuanto tenga el taladro de pie sin duda haré este hermoso trabajo

[@fillempie1501]

Very very nice :)

[@moisesrobles7884]

Very good project I'm smashing my like botton Texas style yahoooooooooo katakaboooooooooooooooom

[@jimrosson6702]

Great shop. Where did you find the 3D print file for the Ridgid sander dust collector?

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank you! It’s on thingiverse.

[@jimrosson6702]

Ok thank you I’ll see if I can find it I looked under Ridgid sanders

[@superpolymath]

I noticed you bolted the drill press down along the track, rather than the provided 1/2” holes. Can you give any info on that choice? I presumed the holes indicated center of gravity on the press. And so, ideally they should be at the center of the cart’s structure if possible.

[@ArtisanMade]

More maneuverability. Also, the lever to adjust the platform height clashes. Rather than take out all 4 bolts, I can loosen and slide the table out of the way.

[@kpeel1357]

Great video! thanks. going to get the plans. May I ask, Why you didnt use the 4 machined holes in the bottom plate of the drill? I though those slotted holes were for another use. Thanks in advance.

[@ArtisanMade]

More maneuverability. Also, the lever to adjust the platform height clashes. Rather than take out all 4 bolts, I can loosen and slide the table out of the way.

[@petermuller4322]

wow-nice. 👍🏻 You make it look so easy.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great job it looks amazing

[@jeremiahdillard9201]

fantastic vid, thanks!

[@Des-q1v]

Hi there is it possible to get the plans for the mobile drill press stand

[@ArtisanMade]

Yes. There is a link in the video description.

[@Hockeymyk]

any thoughts on wings on the side?

[@ArtisanMade]

I guess it depends on what your needs are.

[@dicer4683]

Firsties! This was great to see, I just bought a drill press and was searching to see what people had done, and this ended up in my notifications. Excellent timing!

[@WilfBlum]

Why wouldn’t you hide the base of the drill press? That’s what I’m looking for.

[@marinekong235]

with so much machinery i would have been able to build a spaceship hahahaha