DIY Drill Press Storage Cabinet | A Glimpse Inside How To

I finally got around to building a drill press stand that I’ve always wanted. Join me in this process of my version of the ultimate storage solution for any benchtop drill press.
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[@kassidyjones176]

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

[@eversonl6724]

🤣🤣🤣... "She's happier than a seagle with a French fries". LOL....Love it! Great build. Love the family shop👍

[@AGlimpseInside]

Glad you enjoyed that way. Thanks again man

[@dm3stone]

Cabinet looks fantastic. Little girl working the punching bag was funny.

[@SpecificLove7]

Love the idea of the wooden bracket hold downs. The entire cabinet looks really good with the black color.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you buddy I appreciate it

[@dillonvincent9540]

Chris! You have no idea how much you just made my day in a hot second with a glimpse of your alignment block for helping you align the depth of your circular saw. I literally just finished a shed and this would have been a life saver for setting up a guide fence.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks brother. That’s what it’s all about little tips and tricks to help us through each and every project. I’m glad you got something out of it Dillon thanks for reaching out

[@richardsargent113]

In the process of organizing my new Kustom Knife Shop. Am planning on using this an many of the French Cleat ideas. Thanks!

[@countrymagic61]

Awesome video. Out of the entire video, you said one major thing that is very important....."I'm HAPPY with it". I know no matter what you (anyone) do....there are haters, nit pickers, complainers, trolls and the whatnots. Continue to believe in yourself and grow, it is your shop, do it the you want to and what makes you happy. God Bless

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks Mike. I’m really lucky in this regard. I can count on one hand how many trolls I’ve had in the past 3 1/2 years. I really do have what I believe, is the best audience on this platform. That includes you my friend. Thanks again

[@coypemberton]

"A seagul with a french fry" Love it. I litteraly LOL'd. I love your energy and videos.

[@MBGAdventures]

Wow. It came out awesome! Best thing about it is that you made it. Lots of pride in your shop! Great video Chris!

[@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650]

Love this cart! I will be upgrading to a new 12" drill press later this year and want to make something very similar. I love the design with the black melamine!

[@sureshot311]

Great build. Your enthusiasm makes your videos. That melamine looks slick. I look forward to the next one.

[@IsaKocoglu]

Great job! I love the incorporated tip-proof design. I wish I had the wall space to do so!

[@markduggan3451]

Great project and the help your kids give is amazing.

[@stanwiggins3423]

Chris, thanks for sharing the technique you used on making the drill press stand, but also for spending the time to share your shop life with your two precious children. They will learn more and more as they grow with you, and you will continue to grow along with them. God Bless you all.

[@bigbear-js1nr]

I look forward in watching your video’s every time you drop one on here. Love watching your interaction with your family and you should be proud of the dad you are . You show your kids how much you love them by the way you talk and interact with them. Keep up your great video’s and thanks mate all the way from a dad in Australia

[@terrykizer6755]

Love the contrast of the black and cut edge!

[@FranksDIY]

Amazing job. Love that little bundle of a helper. Reminds me of my kids coming into my shop when they where younge

[@bobbyhunt100]

Great idea with the stabilising bracket Chris. Drawers make ideal steps for little feet which could otherwise topple it over, but not now! G'day from Australia!

[@ianpearse4480]

Great wildlife storage Zoo you build your youngling. Loved the build and MMA Demo of course. Really liked the wedge safety addition too. Thanks for another great share mate. I made a jig for hitting the centre of the plywood edges to help me get straight screw hole lines. You made that build look so easy. Loved the drawer trick. Cheers.

[@Russel4973]

Very nice. Watched it start to finish. I like the way you captured the drill press base.

[@simonr6793]

Nice job Chris and a great idea on the safety aspect, alway's good to remember that your little one's are hanging around with you and you need eyes 👀 in the back of your head too. This is one less of a worry now for you when the little one's are around the workshop! 💯%👍🇬🇧

[@ChuckJ7777]

Love it. A great project and I nerd to build something exactly like that to organize my small shop.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

My first ever woodworking project was an enclosure for a bearded dragon that I made out of melamine. When I picked the material up at the home center, I noticed how sharp the edges were and bought a pair of gloves. The cart turned out great. The contrast between the wood and the laminate turned out to be a nice touch.

[@wayneblythe5713]

Nice job Chris, like the laminated plywood. You and your sidekick did a great job. 👍🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@fabiod9965]

Going to build on for all my tools

[@indiegomontoya6496]

The bare plywood looks surprisingly nice against the black. Like the little shelf trick

[@robcole8218]

I’m a first timer to your channel. Great video and love your children showing up.

[@ramathorn82]

It’s an awesome piece of art you’ve created Chris, hopefully it does not tip forward when drawer is opened away from its parking station. Thank you for your videos.

[@artbeach1958]

It’s awesome to see how great and patient you are with your kids! Love the drill press cart/table! Will definitely use this idea! Thanks

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you I’m glad you noticed. It really does mean a lot

[@phase1geo]

Sweet build. Great channel! I, too, love the family-friendly aspect of your channel.

[@rodw]

Very nicely done Chris 👌👍👍 always enjoy your kids in the video. It's been a while since I've seen a new video. I hope all is well with you and your family and you've been busy. Looking forward to seeing the next one. God Bless 🙏😇 and Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@johncstahnii6634]

Great build. I really like the data were slides. Rocker.... I like their tools and accessories & I like to hear from other woodworkers using their products. I like how you stabilized the drill press to the cabinet, and to the wall with the shopmade bracket and the wedges. Letting your little kids run around was great. Keep up the great projects. I have my benchtop mounted to a 6” post in the middle of the shop. A 24x36’shop.Not fancy about it's stable. Build your cabinet to go under would work good. Thank you

[@markadamarnold]

I love the way it came out. Super useful build!

[@onelegoutdoors-477]

Awesome cabinet. I think I’m going to build one similar when I get my shed so I have more room for my tools and better organized.

[@Andrew_Sherman]

I love how you include your kids, it reminds me of when mine were younger, the time passes by so fast. Enjoy it! 😌 And I love how your daughter and son interact. My daughter (13) used to do the same thing to my son (10) at that age…. 😉

[@JkCanvas]

need to build one for my new drill press. Thank you for the idea.

[@TLZ]

New to the channel. Saw your shop build and quickly subbed. I dont have a drill press, but maybe one day. I've just started some light woodworking and I'm loving it. Also, I used to live in Florida, and I cant wait to go back! PA winters ain't fun. Keep up the awesome videos! Great energy.

[@midwestengimaker8443]

Such crazy timing. I was planning on building my own drill press stand this weekend, and was going to look online for some examples today. And wouldn't you know it, I get a notification from your channel with this awesome stand!

[@AGlimpseInside]

That’s awesome timing. Have fun my friend these things are cool to build for sure

[@slclausen2827]

Very nice build. Going to try this myself. Love the kid too.

[@TheCharcoalDragon]

Love it. Looks awesome. Can be used for other ideas as well.

[@sumosprojects]

Love it mate, the draw runner feature is fantastic 🍻👍, greets from Australia

[@davebear8050]

They grow up very fast. My kids are in their forties.

[@KeyWestMakers]

Another great video, Chris. Just the inspiration I needed to replace my old drill press cabinet/stand as I rebuild my shop. If you ever make it to the end of the road stop by the Key West Makers shop.

[@richardclarke9966]

Just bought a new pillar drill (our name for it in the UK) and just finished a cart as well - freaky timing. Great build again brother 👊

[@David.M.]

I bought one of those tables earlier this Spring. They are excellent. Nice job with the stand. I always learn something when I watch your videos.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks Dave I wish I had bought this table sooner. He really is the bees knees. Hope you’re doing well

[@zaledalen9931]

This is one video I need to bookmark. So cool and such good instruction. I have never installed drawer slides. They didn't exist in my day. Time I learned about them. Thanks a ton, eh.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you brother I appreciate it

[@skogsmats]

Look great and the ide with the bracket is cool.

[@phillipfonville421]

Very cool project. I now have some ideas for my drill press stand.

[@Darrell_Coquillette]

That's a great looking cabinet for the drill press. I like that you child proofed it.

[@6RWOODSHOP]

Great stuff bud... and definitely love the black laminate plywood.. came out really sharp looking

[@lauramarshall6376]

This is not only beautiful, but the safety features are brilliant. Your daughter is very lucky to have a dad who pays so much attention to her, even when working. She's a cutie. Your intro to your family and new full time job made me cry and I've watched all your videos. Awesome.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Well thank you so much Laura I really appreciate it so much you have no idea. Hope you’re doing well and stay safe out there

[@karenmccoy2120]

I love it and want to make one for my new drill press!

[@RhinoWorks]

great build, looks amazing. very well done, sir! 👍

[@SteveSeay]

Nice! That DeWalt table is slicker than snot.

[@ryderscustomcreations3665]

That cabinet is looking goood! Kids are amazing. Love watching your channel and shop grow.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you brother

[@terrigelbaum8066]

You're a good father. Take t from a daughter who didn't have one. Great build. Great solution to prevent tipping.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you so much I appreciate that.

[@sandramckee6422]

Love the build..you make it simple to understand. Navy Girl in Williamsburg VA.

[@jpmccue7]

You do such nice clean work.

[@adamdearing918]

Nice one Chris, looks great! 👍👏👏👏

[@chrisportingale2841]

Love your work and you have a great personality.

[@toversnoleu8769]

love the black look with the light edges from the router

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yeah same here turned out sweet

[@MrBrewzr]

I’ve never seen that drawer slide micro adjust, even in another video and trust me I watch a lot of videos. Anyway awesome vid thanks again for all you do.

[@garyscott418]

I did something similar to yours. I purchased a Delta drill press and made me a cabinet with 2 drawers and a open bottom area for my other tools like hand grinder ect I love my cabinet and my delta drill press. Great job. Your kids are cute. Make some saw dust!!!!!

[@huffster6344]

I have a similar setup, but I found a piece of 2x4 to be my favorite addition. Length is up to you, but stand it on edge and drill various size holes (not through holes) in it. On one wide side, mount a few rare earth magnets. Now stick it on the side of the metal cover up top. I keep all my common drill press stuff there such as a chuck key, center punch, 6" ruler, pencil, etc... No reason to dig through a drawer for that stuff. Nice job on the cabinet.

[@cbriangilbert1978]

Best dad award! I never had the patience. Still working on it.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you brother

[@CrossCutCreations]

That's an awesome project. I have an ancient AMT bench top drill press that could use an upgraded cart.

[@rustypage602]

Picked up that DeWalt table. I’ve been needing something to quickly setup my miter saw and table saw. But also small enough to be stored away. Good looking out.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yeah buddy glad I could be here for you Rusty

[@craigbond7877]

Beautiful stand!

[@nowherewoodcraft]

This presentation is noteworthy for addressing a major safety concerns--the danger of tipping--that comes with mounting any tall machine on to a table or cart. Chris's wall bracket is a clever solution for his shop, but the narrowness of his cabinet (and a couple of other KZbin builds) remains a concern when his mobile cart (note casters) is detached from that wall bracket. If limited by space concerns mandates a narrow mobile stand, consider designing counter weight into the base via thicker plywood and heavier casters. Caster choice is another important safety concern, so take time to research choices in relation to workshop floor variations and the potential for typical woodworker screws to shear or be torn from the base of the stand. Think lag screws and a thick base (1.5 inches min.).

[@charliebowen4232]

Almost too nice looking for shop furniture!! Looks great! It is fun to see the shenanigans! My kids always hang in my office and shop with me too! I love it!

[@AGlimpseInside]

No such thing as too nice shop furniture because you spend so much time in here it’s nice to want to look at what’s surrounding you

[@jamesricephoto4323]

Super smart dude!

[@justinsilver4848]

Yeah great job. You are the plywood man thats for sure!

[@jessjulian9458]

Turned out great. I need to do the same thing. Love that little princess. Stay safe my friend.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks so much!! She says hello 👋

[@martyclack8782]

Nice job on you drill press cabinet ,.

[@bigsparky65]

Great looking drill cabinet, makes me want to rethink my temporary cabinet

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

I was looking at Jet or Rikon at woodcraft Friday. Trying to make my mind up.

[@dennismacwilliams196]

I love sometimes... These very good short videos... Thx

[@stevenplowery5508]

Awesome, it’s always great to watch your videos.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you Stephen

[@juanmontalva8379]

Excelente trabajo, me encanto ver a tu hija dentro del taller, ojala la tradición continué, eso si cuídense de las herramientas, ayudan mucho pero son muy peligrosas. Un saludo cordial desde Santiago de Chile.

[@McFlysGarage]

Wicked cool. Wish I had a lumber place like yours close by. Closest is out in Tampa unless I setup an account with Hood in Orlando

[@richardwinters9723]

Nice looking cabinet, great job 👍

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great project.

[@mySelf-yx4hw]

the kids are great, love the punch bag i think that everyone should make a stand/storage as soon as they get a drill press, it makes life much easier :-)

[@fellhawk]

Adorable kids. Clicked an ad to support you guys!

[@mikeman9646]

Killin it like always my man!

[@rkerby6375]

Great build!

[@thomashverring9484]

Great video-for sure!

[@neonjoe529]

5:30 - I just did the exact same thing with a couple shop cabinets... had to cut 1 1/2” off each of the sides....

[@DouglasSubbs]

Very Nice... Thanks for the family time...

[@brianw3964]

Great video. 👍

[@usedcarsokinawa]

looks great

[@donalddawson1016]

Looks good

[@mikemiller5846]

Hi, Chris! Love this, and all your videos! Will definitely be modeling my future drill press stand (and bandsaw stand, etc.) off this design. You make it look so effortless! Using the holes in the fronts to hold them in place to screw them to the drawers, then later using the holes for the pulls was ingenious. Thought you might make the bottom drawer double-size to accommodate some larger items, but I do like how it looks with them all being equal. Already looking forward to your next build! BTW, was interested in more info on becoming a Patron; looks like your patreon link is missing a "c" (aglimpseinsideprojets) so it 404's the page. Easy fix--just thought you'd like to know. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your talents (and family) with us.

[@graciescott3334]

Love your videos!

[@lelz8863]

Nice job mate👍😎

[@yadilka]

Can we get plans and measurements any where? Newvie here never don’t drawer and u make it look so simple will like to make something like that for my drill press. Love the family. Thank for the amazing videos.

[@thomascarden7215]

Awesome drill press stand 💪🇺🇲

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Hey my Brother that is so awesome and I like the way the wood pops out on the edges,Good job Bro hey I live in Alachua county in Florida to we are not that far from each other lol, Much love Family I will see you again later and God Bless you all your Kids are so Big wow :)

[@colebronson9327]

You teach me so much man! Thank you.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks buddy you’re very welcome

[@BklynJames]

Great Drill table..!! Here is another project you might want to take on. What about something like a wood mechanics tool chest. Something like a snap on tool chest. Multiple drawers etc

[@trevorjay1854]

Great video - and love the kids