How to Make a Simple Drill Press Table

[@brettwilson9181]

i could be wrong but in my experience this is the only youtube woodworker who sets a good example by actually using the guard on the saw.

[@bistokidok]

I’ve looked at a lot of drill press tables on KZbin this is the one I’m gonna build. 😊

[@ELCADAROSA]

Clean and simple. Very nice! The offset is a great idea! Though I may make mine circular. That way, instead of having just four sacrificial spots, there would be a dozen or more, depending on the wear of the sacrificial piece.

[@peter-e2q]

Best home made table I’ve seen so far. Intend to make one for my bench press. Absolutely loved the ‘offset insert’. Puzzled until you explained the rotational aspect. Just a totally brilliant tip!!!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thank you, Peter. I appreciate you watching the video and taking time to comment.

[@marcuspullan1142]

Just what I want. I have same drill press. Glad I checked your list of parts. Had a few questions that were answered there.

[@mdaley3102]

Very nice. I’ve been looking at a few videos and I think your design is the one I’m going with. Thanks

[@brucewilson3170]

The idea of putting the inset in offset is a great point.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@reddlief]

I appreciate your common sense, simple language, detailed explanations. Your videos are well paced and focus on each step. Good job...I've subscribed.

[@MrRubster6769]

You are a Wizard. Thank you.

[@squarelevelplumb]

Great job, Average. Nicely done.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@KPlainfeather08]

Really liked the overall quality of the unit kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . No, it's not a professional level drill press. I bought this product for one reason and one reason only: it adds value to a product I already have (a dremel tool).I was able to use this tool to secure my dremel. Dremel owners and users probably can sympathize that often holding your oddly shaped (and sometimes fragile) workpiece and the dremel at the same time can be cumbersome. This completely eliminates the need to hold the dremel, which is a huge overall improvement to control.I would consider this a must have for anyone who regularly uses a dremel.

[@rogerwolf9752]

This is exactly what I need for my Drill Press. I do believe this will be my next workshop project. Thank You!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Roger! Good luck on your build!

[@benbrubaker7896]

Nothing average about this table, sir. Subscribed.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@terry2346]

Nice design! Only thing I would do differently is to extend the T track in the front so you could slip in some homemade hold downs without having to take off the fence. Love the offset waste board idea! Gonna totally use that one!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Yeah, that's been mentioned a few times and it's a good idea. It was a brain fart on my part more than anything. Thanks for watching!

[@johnmack537]

Without accommodation for clamps in the T-track, there’s no reason to have the T-track extend to the front of the table: the fence will never be positioned there.

[@misfit4777]

Dig it. I had a similar project in mind after picking up a WEN 4214 just recently.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@kf0017]

Finally, some one who values their fingers and uses a guard on a table saw. Great project too. Thx

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

You bet!

[@Photostoryhr]

He is using Sawstop table saw. The saw comes with a blade guard.

[@deucerider430]

Great design! I know where I'll be this weekend! Even the little relief to pick the insert with - WOW!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@jpemanuele8568]

I've wanted to build one of these for a while. You sold me on the offset waste board. Cheers!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching! Good luck on your build.

[@b1j]

That's exactly the table I'm getting ready to build. My fence will have dust collection, and I was not clear on how I was going to make the sacrificial insert on the table, so I'll think about your plan. Well explained; well demonstrated; well done.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching! I've been tossing the idea of dust collection around but can't figure out the approach I am going to take.

[@b1j]

If I knew how to upload a photo here, I could show you how I did it. It's finished and it works great!

[@DavidSiegelVision]

This is not only a well thought-out table but very well lit, shot, and edited video. Thank you.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, David!

[@owenkonski5210]

Very helpful. Thanks bunches. I am dually subscribed. North of the 49th.

[@tommccall7540]

Hi, new comer here. Thanks for this drill press table. It has great ideas which allows me to upgrade my present build. Thanks. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@csimet]

Nice build... I'll be making a slightly smaller version for my 8" bench-top Craftsman. The only change I'll do to your design is to make the fence to base t-track holes slots to allow the fence to be angled when needed. I think 1-2" slots will work nicely and allow the fence to sit at an angle (like how a router table fence works).

[@jcampbell2150]

Very funny intro! Loved the design to offset the insert to be able to reuse the same insert four times. Keep up the good work!!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@NFSU2Master]

@@TheAverageCraftsman Same here. First time I came across the offset in a video about drill press table. Great idea!

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Great build. I love the idea about off-setting the insert. I had not thought about that. I'm going to modify my plans to add that for sure.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@ericeide6230]

Only about 30 seconds in but you already get a like button from me lol your "ad-sponsor" convinced me

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@jacquesdespadas]

Great vid! I have the exact same model, and that crank handle is such a pain. I liked your work around. I need to build something better than what I slapped together the first time. I’ll be rewatching this when the time comes. 🙌

[@mikehayes2233]

Thank You Sir!! I am your NEWEST Subscriber!! See ya again real soon!! Nite-Nite!! 💤💤💤

[@earlstrohmeyer486]

I just followed your plan to build my drill press table and I'm really happy with it! I watched a bunch of videos with different plans for drill press tables, but I liked your overall design the best! Great job!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Awesome! Thanks, Earl!

[@jeffbeck6501]

Subscribed. Beautiful table. It makes work safer too. This project is great for many people. And I may add a table to my drill press. But really, instead, or in addition to, I want more of a multi-spindle, multi-tool CNC setup under a long set of CNC pedestal rails, like one long X axis, with a carriage that has a 4 motor Z axis, with a Y axis setting on top of that. With say 5 or 6 spindles, all permanently tooled up, or at least for a given job, with the assumption that you can do the job with different 6 tools. For the money that you can buy a tool changer, and the tool holders, you can probably buy a bunch of spindles, some of which may can be lower power, and be able to multiple "cars" on the long X axis, forming an assembly line that for about the same money, can run much faster than a single CNC with a tool changer.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Yeah, I wouldn’t mind something like that either. Ha! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@mikejahnke2834]

I have the same drill press. I currently have a table on mine but not as nice as yours. I think I will make some changes to mine so it is like yours. The reason i watched your video was to see how you handled the problem with the crank on the back that lowers and raises the table. Great build. BTW I got rid of my Craftsman jig saw and bought a new Bosch. I couldn't believe the difference! I thought all jigsaws handled like the Craftsman and avoided using it if I could. I subscribed.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching! I upgraded to a DeWalt shortly after this video. Night and day.

[@ronalddean4834]

Great job plain simple and well done. I'm. Subscribed and looking forward to more projects. Thanks for sharing

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Ronald! More content on the way soon.

[@svdelhi]

Excellent workmanship , You are a very good professional with very good quality machines. Excellent way you have explained all. Good Job..

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@root1657]

Great project, and I love the removable insert. I only think I'll use a chisel to square out the corners in the hole for my insert so I don't have to round off the corners every time I make a replacement.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

I am not great with a chisel so I figured I would have better luck rounding the corners. 😬 Thanks for watching!

[@anthonypaul1757]

Thanks for the video. The off-centre insert is a great idea.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! It works really well.

[@gpdoyon]

Well done, sir!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@jamessteven711]

Average craftsman???? I thought I was average..... You have freaking awesome tooled up workshop!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! It's coming along nicely. :D

[@jamessteven711]

@@TheAverageCraftsman I'm slowing moving towards workshop most of mine are hand tools - for my trade. One day though!

[@thehobbyfanatic4610]

Great build man! Come back and make more content!

[@drcliffk]

Outstanding Presentation and demonstration. Thanks for taking the time to put all of this together for us. Great job....

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fowldogwoodworking4202]

I love the intro!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@ConorMakes]

Nice job, thanks for sharing

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinashby3784]

Great work simple design but very efficient

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@chrisybradshaw8594]

yep defo my next project ,thanks for sharing,

[@salvatoresalvio204]

BUON VIDEO - BELLA LA REALIZZAZIONE. SALUTI SALVIO

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Grazie per la visione! Lo apprezzo!

[@g.fortin3228]

Thats a great vid and the table is basic but very good. One thing I wondered is why the maple front edge didnt have cutouts for sliding the fence off, and for sliding adjustable hold-downs onto. But thats a simple mod. And I like your design. great stuff

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

It was a brainfart on my part. If I ever need to I can go back and chisel out the channels but so far I haven't needed to. Thanks for watching!

[@knolltop314]

Thanks for taking time to document the table. Question ... why 1 1/2" thick?

[@mariolombardi3864]

Great job, thanks!

[@timdouglass6491]

Good design and video presentation. Thumps up here.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@ambertwin00]

Lol aww brah!! I’d sponsor you if I could haha the crickets just made me laugh so hard you’re awesome tho! Thank u for all the helpful tips!!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@donniedixon7746]

MAN that is some cool music what is name of those band's, and that's a cool drill press table,

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Ha, you're the only one that likes the music! Thanks for watching!

[@rodfletcher9937]

Now on my to do list just subbed

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@keithcarlson6038]

Nice idea on the table insert!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! It’s my favorite feature of the table. Worked out great so far.

[@RobertBrown-rc6lu]

Nicely done. Gonna make one myself.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! Let us know how it goes.

[@danahollinsworth2314]

Ha Ha HaI Laughed my ass off when I was waiting for the sponsorship commercial that always comes at the beginning and then it didn't. You are hilarious and I replayed it a 2nd time just to laugh. Great video for showing how to build a drill press table and also how to overcome the obstacles that always pops up during a build.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@Bonezz024]

Awesome video up and down! No extra monologue, stories etc. Music / editing were great And the best part.. I cant believe how many things I learned from this one video! Looking forward to Future vids. Thanks for sharing man.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@befmx31]

Loved the "word from our sponsors" bit.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

👍

[@dwighthapeman6590]

Nice work!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Dwight!

[@herbkempf9939]

Nice table. Great video.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@RISENGRINDWORKSHOP]

Great video. I will be ordering the same press and will need to build a table as well. Thanks for the upload this will serve as a great reference! Well done.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@ilbotteghino]

Nice work !!!!!👌

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks ✌️

[@SQLKC]

Clever edit changing our the brake on the sawstop blade change. I know why you did it and understand. Good job 👍

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks 👍

[@MrRazorsReviews]

I to have a lot of WEN tools, I love them. Not bad tools for the money. Great job!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! Yeah, they are good starter tools. I dont regret most of them.

[@jamesblevins6078]

Well done!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, James!

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Great video! I’m gonna build one. Good solution for the table crank clearance issue too. I might take one of my sacrificial inserts and glue it to the bottom of a cookie sheet or maybe a metal pie pan to use when drilling or countersinking metal stuff ( to contain shavings, cutting oil). Just a idea I had to save time removing the table for messy, nasty stuff. I subscribed!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Gary! Good idea on the cookie sheet. Thanks for subscribing!

[@vermarc1]

nice idea I hate having to move attachments like that off and on for just a quick one time need.

[@greaterpittstonhistoricals2111]

First time viewer and most recent subscriber. I've watched 6 different videos on drill press table builds and hadn't seen exactly what I was looking for - until I watched the 7th video - yours. I now feel I'm ready to start the build tomorrow. Thanks for everything!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching! Good luck on your drill press table.

[@greaterpittstonhistoricals2111]

It's done! Came out perfectly! Thanks for the help!

[@philippe5394]

Very good. This is a good design!!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@ryanmcmanamon6063]

Thanks. This is my next build

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching, Ryan! Good luck on your build!

[@josephchlewicki8005]

Love the Entry!😂😂😂

[@WasimBarri]

Just made a drill press table based on your excellent video with 2 improvements. Have the T track the whole way, that way you can use hold down clamps inserted from the font and my offset insert was a sliding rectangle rather than a closed one. That way I can have infinite holes. On yours you can only have 8 holes, 4 on the front and 4 on the back,. I've seen circular inserts, also infinite but much harder to rout out a circular hole and harder to make circular inserts. Keep up the good work

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks John! Yeah, the t track thing was a brainfart on my part and I didnt feel like fixing it. It hasnt been a problem yet though.

[@remonkaldas5936]

Awesome video!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@bluejfarm9098]

Nice work sir!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@finn.hermansen]

Awesome - Great work 👍

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@edwardmanfredi121]

Nice job. I like table and great video of the build. TY

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Edward!

[@twopoolpeople]

Great video and build. Just what I need. Many thanks. Sure beats my 20 year old plain 3/4" plywood top!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

My thumbs up for your intro. SUBSCRIBED!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Mr Ken!

[@ron5935]

I made one for my Montgomery Ward electronic variable speed drill press some time in the 70`s. It is still on there. Differences are there were no T tracks. I used a 6” tall fence with 6” base, 4 right angle triangles to brace it, C clamps to place in position on each side. Crude but it works. I may upgrade.

[@duaneflower]

I have been watching a lot of videoes on KZbin about building a drill press table. What surprises me most is that almost all of them are built with keeping the fence square to the drill press table. This does add a lot of complexity in making the drill press table. I do not think that you need to do this. You only need to worry about the distance from the center of the drill bit to the edge of the fence. Take a look at my video "Build an easy drill press guide" and I would be interested in hearing your comments about my design. I have responded to a lot of other videos with this same idea and have not heard back from a single one yet. My design does not have a dust collection system

[@msplxp]

You are right on this

[@FlyboythaACE]

Awesome project you got a new subscriber!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

Excellent table.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

@@TheAverageCraftsman , you are welcome.

[@mikeharvey6061]

Nice video. Thanks for making /sharing it. One other video I watched on drill press tables they uses a circle instead of the square design for the area to be damaged when you drill thru and then could just rotate it abit to have a fresh area.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

I thought about that but figured cutting out circles would be a lot more time consuming than the way I did it. Definitely a good approach though!

[@Vessekx]

The Average Craftsman, get a big-ass hole saw, and size the ‘socket’ in the table to the size the hole-saw produces. That way, creating a new insert is a simple matter of popping the hole saw into the press, and cutting out a set of inserts all at once.

[@rickyworks2067]

great instructions. Wish you would show how the hole for the sacrificial plate is made.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

I did! Around the 7:30 mark.

[@brtlonghorn]

Great intro, and great build. I think I'll deff be copying that.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenrey56]

Nice build. I think I'll make one.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! You should, this one has been a great addition to my shop.

[@philackerly3174]

I'm replacing my drill press table following your design. I have a trim router mounted underneath on my old table and want to add it to your design. I'm going to have tracks go all the way to front end. Did you use a dado cartridge when you installed the blades? I'm wondering if I can get by without one. Thanks for showing us your design. Kudos.

[@quicksketch7]

Wow, this is way above "average" work! I learned a lot just watching the interstitials between explanations. You've got some nice jigs and techniques in there with your tablesaw and clamping.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Nate. I appreciate that.

[@fredio54]

All the comments talk about the drill press table. Screw that. Had me hooked from the cricket kets, well played. Hilarious. Subscribed. :-)

[@mishocallander5293]

Tip with the stop block. If you put a little chamfered edge on the bottom corner of it when there is saw dust and gear it’ll push into that chamfer not between the work piece and stop block

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks. You are correct!

[@philipchandler330]

Nice job

[@kevinsweden9209]

I'm hooked, very nice job keep it up.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Kevin. I'll try!

[@dennisgroce6247]

Great job, great video!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, Dennis!

[@ot9180]

Very good. I think I will use your design as a reference. There is nothing to change, perhaps making the sacrificial piece circular rather than a rectangle. Thanks very much

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

My pleasure. Good luck!

[@revon0521]

Exactly the build video I've been looking for. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and skills. Totally subscribed!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment and sub!

[@bdl91983]

Great video! Would sized plywood spacer between the two surfaces help with handle clearance?

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Yes, you could do that. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelp.caputo8190]

Thank you for this. I have a question. Can you do a video tour of your shop layout. It looks like a garage and I’m interested to see how you fit everything.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Hey Michael, thanks for watching! As fate would have it, I am filming a shop tour today. I will publish either tomorrow or next weekend. Thanks

[@CReevesMakes]

I have needed/wanted a drill press table for some time and this has always been rollin around in my head as to what features I wanted. I think you nailed it and thanks for the inspiration! Keep at it!

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@loriann919]

Loved this video and am going to build it exactly the same way. Thanks for making this video. I even have the same drill press and already love it but will love it more after the table is finished. Again, thanks

[@alphasigmasezon8597]

Excelente,

[@alphasigmasezon8597]

muito obrigado

[@Mephistaufeles]

Great video Man - may you quickly build subscribers and sponsors.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thank you for your comment!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Can you extend the hand crank with some steel tube to take it to a convenient position?

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

I could have, but what I believe what I did for a solution was much easier. Thanks for watching!

[@terryrobinson3016]

Excellent drill press table well done. You've just earned yourself a new subscriber. Regards from the UK.

[@TheAverageCraftsman]

Thanks! And thanks for the sub!