Finally a Real Innovation in Woodworking - Full Build Video

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I'll be doing all of my full build projects this way from now on, posting progress videos on Patreon and then putting them all together when it's finished to post here. This takes a bit of the video editing load off of me, since I'm doing smaller pieces as they happen, instead of one big long one at the end.
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The biggest thing I hated about my drill press was manually cranking the table up and down. The rack that makes that happen bent and wouldn't work right again after that, plus it's quite a reach around with a wooden table installed.
The motorized lift was salvaged from an old reclining chair I took apart years ago (you can watch that here: • Reclining Chair Tear-D... ) and is perfect for powering the table up and down.
As for the vise, the idea occured to me while doing another project that it would be great for drilling into the ends of shorter stock, or for holding small parts while drilling. Since I wasn't using my twin screw vise where it was, I decided to use that. BUT a simple moxon vise would work as well.
So, what's up with the split personality? Am I losing my mind?
Maybe. But after 12 years straight of making videos, I need something interesting to keep me engaged.
Doing this came to me when I thought about the changes I'd already made, and how I'd have to undo them to go ahead with this upgrade. So I had one of my typical pros and cons conversations with myself and thought it would be neat to act it out on video.
Will I do it again? Maybe, but it's harder than it looks and I can see myself skipping it because of that and how long it takes to film and edit.
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[@JohnHeisz]

Become a supporter on Patreon and get access to "as it happens" project videos, plus regular updates on what I'm working on: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843 I'll be doing all of my full build projects this way from now on, posting progress videos on Patreon and then putting them all together when it's finished to post here. This takes a bit of the video editing load off of me, since I'm doing smaller pieces as they happen, instead of one big long one at the end. How I made the twin screw gear connected vise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp_FimObfb9jebs Get the plans for the gear vise: ibuildit.ca/plans/twin-screw-gear-linked-vise/ Plans for the drill press table: ibuildit.ca/plans/drill-press-table/ Drill press table build video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_NhaFmjLaAY9U The biggest thing I hated about my drill press was manually cranking the table up and down. The rack that makes that happen bent and wouldn't work right again after that, plus it's quite a reach around with a wooden table installed. The motorized lift was salvaged from an old reclining chair I took apart years ago (you can watch that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2WvioF9o7SLmaM ) and is perfect for powering the table up and down. As for the vise, the idea occured to me while doing another project that it would be great for drilling into the ends of shorter stock, or for holding small parts while drilling. Since I wasn't using my twin screw vise where it was, I decided to use that. BUT a simple moxon vise would work as well. So, what's up with the split personality? Am I losing my mind? Maybe. But after 12 years straight of making videos, I need something interesting to keep me engaged. Doing this came to me when I thought about the changes I'd already made, and how I'd have to undo them to go ahead with this upgrade. So I had one of my typical pros and cons conversations with myself and thought it would be neat to act it out on video. Will I do it again? Maybe (most likely, actually), but it's harder than it looks and I can see myself skipping it because of that and how long it takes to film and edit.

[@AdityaMehendale]

Might be a good idea to have an even number of gears - that way, the two levers would turn in a counter-rotating direction, and parasitic torques on the table could be made zero. The middle-gears need not all be the same size, that may help with the centering.

[@carenclemmons5002]

Well what do you think of that# of gear suggestion John?

[@Lutzboater]

Not only an ingenious build, but your tolerance of that other guy is commendable.

[@greglamphier4430]

This was fantastic sir.. One of KZbins OG’s of woodworking still bringing it… Thank you for all the entertainment and knowledge you’ve given us over the years

[@apowell389]

That by far is the coldest mad scientist (engineering) I have seen and probably will ever see for a drill press. Nicely done!

[@_rlb]

Check out Marius Hornberger 😅

[@apowell389]

@@_rlb will do

[@n8guy]

@@_rlb yeah, his hydraulic clamping mechanism is 👌!

[@CheveeDodd]

The editing was super fun on this. Great project too!

[@ChuckBronson100]

Hi John, I just love your new format of arguing with yourself on how to do the project. It must have taken you a month to edit the video. Great job

[@TokyoCraftsman]

The opening was very well done. Your drill press mod is amazing, you certainly think outside the box.

[@digdugdat2847]

You know, its been a while since I checked in on your uploads. Imagine my shock to know that you're perfecting video effects to the high level of craftsmanship that you apply to your woodworking. Thanks for the surprise, keep it up.

[@silverfox7550]

You never fail to impress us John. Always thinking outside the box. Repurposing parts and materials is always a plus. Great result. Thank you for sharing.

[@sprinvntrdd]

The back and forth banter between self and persnickety self is a fantastic feature to your already wonderful video and consice helpful educational comentary. All the best to you, watching you from Salvador, Brazil.

[@AquaPeet]

Hahaha loved the John & John parts! Now the voice over John has to make the working John stop making noise and wait so he can properly talk :D Great construction and voice over explanations as always!

[@rguadian9462]

That last interaction with yourself couldn't be more spot on lol! Love it, keep up the good work my man! 🫡

[@jaretholt4405]

John, you’re my f***n hero sir!

[@omarc_br]

That's some real improvement! Awesome design, John!

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks :)

[@9and7]

Imagine if Matthias came over to add his thoughts. Great build once again. Cheers.

[@mrerikstephens]

You conquered your shadow. Take your ❤ container and continue on your noble quest. Thank you for showing us the way.

[@Redeye5978]

I've had some full blown conversations with myself but that tops it all

[@izzyswan]

Awesome Build John!

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks brother!

[@mkemp307]

Fun video! And if that other know-it-all gives you any more trouble, we ride at dawn! 😂 Amazing work.

[@hjboots]

I am always in awe of your woodworking skills, plus sharing them with us woodworkers helps us save money on alot of things you produce. Thank you for sharing.

[@SimgoWood]

I like the idea of a vise allowing to drill end grain on long pieces.

[@johnstephenalbert]

Most folks attach their drill press vise to the drill press table, but you did it the other way round!

[@ferriswhitehouse1476]

this is so so so so so cool. I wish I could drop everything and replicate this build. what an awesome design

[@markhedquist9597]

This. Is. Fantastic! I've been considering modifying to a square column. No need with this design. Been considering an xy table. Nope. Don't need it. I could go on... This is great, man. Really very cool. Another innovative tool mod from you that I can't wait to build myself. Nice job. Just, nice friggin job!

[@FalPal19]

Love your tool mods John. Always have that "why didn't I think of that" moments watching your videos.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

That has to be the best set up for a drill press I’ve seen on KZbin

[@robertwittman9793]

wicked cool, bud. wish I was half as innovative. glad there are those like you who share their genius. Thanks!

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

I will probably never build or upgrade anything like is done on this channel but I do enjoy watching these ingenious inventions come to life.

[@TheLindsay720]

Wow, that is quite the contraption. Very original.

[@georgegoodwin9722]

Just when I thought there wasn’t anything left for you to improve! Great Job, and don’t listen to that other guy. He’s got nothing to add.

[@kasroa]

Amazed you get anything done with that guy always breathing down your neck! p.s. wonderful build, I love the combination of simplicity and complexity where it's needed, resulting in something that just works.

[@garymarlow9612]

You sir are a freaking WIZARD in the wood shop! Amazing project

[@jimaspinii7579]

Glad to know I’m not the only one with an alter ego in the shop!

[@LgosseuxDbois-TheWoodpecker]

This is amazing thank you very much to share your journey with us

[@maxharnisch314]

That's a GREAT project. A few years ago, I installed a DC gear motor on my drillpress to raise and lower the table. It works for my purpose. Now maybe, you might want to invest in a keyless chuck.

[@mrhobbs5713]

Brilliant! I hope you’re some how protected against someone stealing this design.

[@MRrwmac]

Very Very great build and idea to include the vice! Thanks

[@PrototypePlatform]

i love the subtle "fuck off" you gave the content haters with the skit at the beginning, this is why i love your content.

[@Fatcobra10]

Great project and workmanship. Well done! I liked the new style of video too. Keep it coming.

[@nickmatney6605]

A centerline across the clamp would be a great addition!

[@Daniel221985]

this build is outrageous

[@homemadetools]

Nice work. And the interplay with that other guy was a clever bit that we don't see very often. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@KSCPMark6742]

I think the vertically mounted CNC was the most useful part. Certainly a cool project, I just think there are too many places where things can get misaligned a degree or two so the holes aren't vertical anymore. Still, I loved the video, the effects and the editing!

[@carenclemmons5002]

John I gotta say that I love the mods you so thoughtfully added to an already awesomely user friendly drill press. Very glad that you let your creative muse talk you into that stroke of genius. Love the format of the video also. I had already viewed each of the five chapters, as it were, then got to enjoy the clever madness play out in all its glory. You did a nice job with being in two places at once and of course the final product rocks as per your usual magic. Thanks as always for sharing however you want.

[@donwight5806]

What a fantastic idea!! The new generation for drill presses and mortisers! Patent that idea!

[@timstratton9]

Not sure I’ll approach this myself but it sure is the best drillpress setup out there. Nicely done!

[@williamtaylor6252]

You've got the coolest shop made saw I've seen on KZbin. I'd love to see your take on a slider.

[@doruvlahu3365]

I have been following your channel for several years . I was wondering what was happening , because there was quite a long break . I m glad that you reappeared in force with innovative ideas , as usual . Good luck in the future from Romania .

[@seansysig]

John your alter ego montage was fun. The drill press linear actuator lift table an vise really elevated the functionality.

[@jayhitek]

Jay Bates level of editing in this one. Love it.

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

This is one sweet build John. I am also tired of knocking the skin of mu knuckles every time I lower or raise the drillpress table. And as for johnny-boy....you´ll get him straightened out and he´ll be an asset for sure. Great editing, ..... I guess it was pretty time consuming. Good job Sir

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks! I learned a lot about myself when I met myself :)

[@alberttibbets6567]

I really enjoyed seeing the Heisz twins debate.

[@diegoarmijo1426]

An Engineering Marvel!!! Thank you!!!

[@amdomag]

What a very impressive upgrade.

[@borjavivanco8600]

I prefer the one with the beard, thank you for recording and sharing this with us

[@barney992]

Like it , and the one on a vice . I put a similar table on mine without the stops but used a fence off an old drop/miter saw as a fence and attached it one side so can adjust it to any size wood . Give your " alter ego " the job ,see how he goes . should do more about lifting heavy blocks . I think egyptians uses shafts filled with water and locks and pulleys .

[@61066clocks]

Wow. ADD A PRECISE x Axis adjustment / movement and this thing would be amazing...Great work

[@ljgault]

John that is outstanding..thanks for the video

[@baconsoda]

Excellent video John, thank you. B.

[@JohnHeisz]

Thank you!

[@elchimpo9590]

All these years and I never knew you have a twin 😂

[@williamcunningham1614]

You sir, are a master. Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesmcgarvey7502]

I love John being crank to other John. Extra cranky! 😂

[@billstoner5559]

😊😊 Love the ultra ego! 😊😊 Great project! Especially innovative vertical clamping!!

[@jamie7364]

I could watch you all day! Not sure I could make the things you make so easy!

[@JayBates]

Great edit, John. Lots of fun :)

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks Jay!

[@DECADENTCEF]

Awesome idea, great execution

[@johnjones6077]

I love watching your vids. You created a monster

[@sportsman1824]

John arguing with John, luv it,

[@blaugrana-jw3dd]

We love the "Get the most of what I have" videos

[@dervorrichtungsbauer]

Really interesting what you did with your drill press. Never seen so far. Nice job. Regards, Arne 😁👍

[@matthewbutcher5295]

Was looking forward to this since you spoke about it on the other channel. Loved the edit and humour… great idea!

[@HardwayRanch]

Great video! Only way to make that drill press better is to pull that sticker off the end of the belt cover.

[@nicolasgoosen5142]

Time to add a vacuum/dust collector alongside the chuck. ;)

[@jeanious2009]

That video editing in the beginning was pretty dang good, unlike some professionals that do it for “vines” or “ticktock” that do it very poorly and people fucking freak out over how “cool” it was.

[@EphemeralPseudonym]

Helps to have a workshop with workshop lighting, compositing is usually mainly affected by differences in lighting

[@charlesdevere]

John, this is an amazing video. I love this format with your alter ego! Also I love the idea of this drillers vise.

[@rafvdp6391]

Great video and project John, definitely a unique drill press now. 👌

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks!

[@chadgrenier1097]

How long till there’s a button that moves it back and forth? Haha. I watch your videos all the time your one of my favorites. I love the cool ideas you have

[@thunderstruck1078]

Glad to see you two getting along well finally :)

[@DustyFixes]

Very cool! Not something I would use because I don't do that much drilling. Another cool feature I can see are those times you're drilling further into a piece and the travel on the drill press isn't long enough? Having the ability to raise the table without having to readjust the holding on the piece being drilled is a huge advantage! Keep up the good work!

[@T0tenkampf]

lol, I think that I just recycled that exact linear actuator out of a powered chair for a similar use. To adjust my headstock on my Shopsmith while its in drill motor mode, which that particular one always is. Nice design, I may have to borrow a few ideas on mine.

[@T0tenkampf]

Lusting after that M Series CNC, it has some pretty innovative features.

[@wordsworthjlang]

Great build and great acting!

[@AndreaArzensek]

Editing is the best upgrade this drill press got in its lifetime 😂

[@deanaoxo]

I needed this Thursday! John does it again!

[@aucomint]

Not only do you know how to use your tools with skill and precision but you also are very clever when it comes to design and conception. This upgrade of your drill is absolutely brilliant. By the way it was really funny to see you talking to your... clone. This also was very well done ;-)

[@egbluesuede1220]

The American Matias Wendell.....love both of you.

[@stephenbezanson4633]

Well done. The “your twin” is different than Frank Howarth does it - argumentative - but I can appreciate that…

[@MrQuickLine]

Very Matt Parker-esque. It was fun!

[@Regenberni]

Cool Project and cool presentation 👍

[@carlbielawski5034]

Great banter

[@rockinHurley777]

Lol love the self banter bit 😅

[@mitchstilborn]

That intro was fantastic.

[@craigsudman4556]

Ah so that's what the evil twin in one's mind looks like. Great video thumbs up.

[@zakmikati]

Amazing invention... Seem-less Drill-press

[@stevenash2933]

Great improvement. Love it.

[@KipdoesStuff]

Double the fun, half the calories.

[@DracoPCC]

Great video John. I acctually liked the alter ego part, espesially used to explain a bit of the process. I have a coupple of actuators I got a hold of and was planning to make a racking wise for my new workbench with them. But now with this video, I got more instpiration because I also recently accuired the electronics from an old "hospital" bed, it has a long actuator for lifting the entire bed and three more for the other functions. It might be a possibillity that I now have plans for a drillpress table with all three axis motorized.

[@kubandude]

Looks great! The only thing missing now is some extraction. Maybe you can get that other guy to help with it.

[@edroethler4254]

VERY Nice John!!

[@alanr745]

Oh my. John arguing with John. How much planning did this take? LOL Also, now that the video is nearly over....GENIUS.