5 Amazing and Useful Ideas for Drill Press Machine

[@markhosbach9420]

I’m definitely gonna do the drum sander thing. Brilliant! Thanks

[@Junkyard250]

Thanks for appreciating my work...

[@GC-rf2st]

Mark Hosbach it’s a cracking idea but just watch the load on the drill motor, you don’t want to see smoke and dripping sealant coming from it like i did when using a sanding bobbin, expensive, needed new motor!

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

That’s an awesome idea I’m doing that too!

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@GC-rf2st I would think the side load on the bearing would be a bigger concern. They were not designed for it as much as for an axial load. If the motor is a concern like on a cheap drill press just use a lower speed belt setting.

[@DavidKenny64]

@@InsideOfMyOwnMind You have to admit, it was a very efficient way of coating the sanding belt with glue at 7:15 It slowed down the sanding process so that he had more time to enjoy the work.

[@tallandhandsome29]

When spinning a wire brush in a drill press, always wear eye, and preferably full face protection. I speak from experience, people.

[@thebinarydragon]

Absolutely! Definitely a full face shield.

[@drgonzo305]

And a shirt preferably a thick one, experience not from a drill press but a angle grinder

[@SuperSpecialty]

Also, hope you follow the driving rules e.g. use blinkers when making a turn, no speeding, etc.! It’s just that I’m tired of reiterating what you said, because I’ve professed the same thing (wear the same shoes as you). I guess it’s a COVID thing... people will do what they want to, no matter what! A coworker who worked on the Saturn 5 rocket, after screwing up (@ home) replied to his father, “but dad, I’m only human” & his dad replied, “unfortunately, son ...some people are more human than others “

[@tiggywinkle1000]

@@SuperSpecialty I agree with your sensible comments on machine safety. However, anyone gullible enough to believe their TV rather than using their common sense in the real world is just wilfully ignorant, or, as Forrest Gump said "Stupid is, as stupid does."

[@nateb4543]

Or a dremel, or a hand drill. Don't use wire brushes on bbq's either. Wires come off and get on food all the time. Buddy went to the er and they said it was very common

[@WHJeffB]

Some really good and creative ideas there... A few things to keep in mind though. Drill chucks and drill press spindle bearings are not designed to take side (cross axial) loads. The drum sander attachment is a very creative idea, and it clearly works, but I wouldn't use your drill press in that configuration exclusively as it'll greatly shorten the life of your spindle bearings. This is especially true of the inexpensive (cheap) bench top drill presses out there. The double drill chuck idea is fantastic... As a few others have commented, clamp a short length of steel rod in both chucks before tightening down the drill chuck on the drill press table. This will align the table chuck to the spindle chuck much more accurately, allowing you to drill concentric holes more accurately. Again... Some really creative ideas here, just keep the limitations of the machine in mind.

[@Junkyard250]

Thank you for giving such a nice feedback.

[@muskokamike127]

I've used mine for years with drum sanding bits attached to it. I haven't noticed any issues with the bearings wearing out and losing accuracy. You are correct however, the bearings aren't designed for lateral loads. If you think sanding is bad, I know a metal worker who couldn't afford a mill so he used his drill press. He bought a cheap chinese slide table and mounted it and used it for a couple of years until he saved enough for a mill.

[@danc2234]

Putting a bearing at the bottom and using the drum closest to that bearing takes a LOT of stress off the drill. I doubt very much it's even feeling any sideways pressure from that setup. I had something similar before I got a spindle sander. The only beef I have with it is I firmly believe dedicated tools is the way to go if you have enough room. Needing to set it up and take it down because I use the drill press for so many other things takes too much time for me. I bought that spindle sander years ago and I *still* think "this is so much nicer than setting up and taking down that drill press thing." But I should also say I gave the drill press spindle sander to another woodworker who then used it to death and built another one because he's short on room and put a planer where the spindle sander would have gone. So, there's that.

[@muskokamike127]

@@danc2234 The pressure would depend on what part of the spindle or drum you're sanding against. If you're using the top third, it would be more on the drill. If you're using the bottom, it'd be more on the bearing. It's not only space, it's $$. The cheapest spindle sander where I live go for $400.00. That's vs maybe what, $10 for this setup?

[@danc2234]

@@muskokamike127 Correct. There would be slightly more pressure as you went up, but the bottom bearing would still exert force against the push and no matter where the pressure is on the drum, the bearing would always make the force lines parallel with the shaft and not at an angle which would place enormous pressure on the shaft, bearings, and housing. I'm sorry spindle sanders are so expensive where you are. Harbor Freight's got em for 150. If that's too much, then yes of course the time it takes to set up and put away would be less important than spending the money.

[@HepauDK]

#2: My Bosch drill press came with a fence very similar to this. A pair of them is no match for a decent vise though. If they are not clamped together, you risk pulling the workpiece upwards when releasing the handle, ruining whatever you are working on and possibly the drill bit as well. Always make sure that whatever you are working on is secured to the table. Safety first ladies and gents!

[@1pcfred]

I have so many drill press vises. It's like they follow me home or something.

[@scopex2749]

This is SUPERB! I only have a little shed at the end of our garden but im slowly getting wood tools to convert my van into a camper. I have a table saw so far and loads of hand tools my Father left me. He was amazing at cabinet making and well....anything really. We lost him 2 years ago to the virus but hes taught me well. Your ideas will save me LOADS I wont have to buy a linisher or belt sander now. I also managed to score an antique drill press - but its built like a tank unlike modern ones! I use it with a moticing bit to cut slots its brilliant.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

My favorite, was the drill chuck mounted to the table. I can use that technique to put a needle valve in the float bowl bolt, and have adjustable running mixture in my engines. I live at a high altitude, and all my engines run too rich. That drum sander has its possibilities as well. Great video, thanks for posting! All very good ideas.

[@campbellpaul]

Hey, that's pretty smart... Did it work without leaking any fuel?

[@doug595959]

9:35 for godsakes get a wrench

[@r1g0r61]

at 3:00 as well.

[@ibast1]

Who the hell has a bench drill before they have a set of spanners?

[@snipper1ie]

@@ibast1 A spanner.

[@grumpyone5963]

Amazing and useful ways to tighten up your nuts on your amazing and useful ideas video. Use a spanner! 😳 OMG this ring end fits too! Amazing!

[@tripwire4727]

@@ibast1 same guy who wears namaste beads in the shop.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

Watched more than a couple of vids like this. Anyone know why I would want to drill a hoie down the center of a bolt?

[@vinceblanchard1069]

Yeah, to make an oil filter adapter. If you know, you know😊

[@doranmaxwell1755]

@@vinceblanchard1069 guess I should have known that since i have changed zillions of those i would not have thought of it though as i have a few always in my 'unsorted' lol used bolt can

[@CamRStanford]

@@doranmaxwell1755*facepalm*

[@johnmackey2240]

I have no idea why this video has any thumbs down. That's ridiculous. This video is great. I'm definitely building the sander this afternoon.

[@SuperSpecialty]

All diy videos should be like this...action speaks louder than words! It’s about the project, not the narcissistic individuals.

[@Reman1975]

One of the best (in my opinion) and easiest upgrades you can do to these cheaper lightweight drill presses is to stick a small bottle jack under the front of it's table. Whenever you raise or lower the table just adjust the jack to snug up against the bottom of the table again. It takes all that flex out of it when you're putting a bit of force into drilling something, and it keeps the hole from going a few degrees off vertical.

[@christopherdean1326]

The clamp on my drill press table is broken so I can't adjust the height very well. I was thinking of a bottle jack or a scissor jack underneath. Great minds think alike!

[@snoopu2601]

We just fixed are little 8" drill press today the drill head fell off my older brother thought it had to be epoxy back on, nope we used a sesser jack to press it on put a board under the aluminum table so we would not bend or crack it and press the head back on we have a bigger one the same thing happen to that one I'm guessing we have to do the same thing to that one? I didn't get to look at it only because it's buried in the shop and I can't get to it until brother clears out space in the shop.

[@flowoodpiano717]

A drill press as a vertical lathe. Genius in its simplicity.

[@victorvega8800]

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!!

[@SK-tr9ii]

Flimsy drill press, the table bends under normal drilling pressure.

[@tiggywinkle1000]

An old 1970's Whitecote is what I use. Very, very heavy and so versatile - only £40 2nd hand - I had to fit a new starter, and it works like new. Would not waste my money on a flimsy modern thing like in the video.

[@stephenebenezer8238]

The 'one on this vid' is a Ferm.. and though they make it well advertised as a brand, it is very poorly made. No bearings to support the spindle sleeve, so lateral play is huge. And the table flexes like crazy if you're drilling metal. There are locally made ones that are much better. Maybe this person uses it for hobby work. I made a mistake of buying it for our production woodworking team and it died a quick death.. in for warranty repairs now. Stay clear of it people.

[@mattwaters6987]

The drum sander and wire brush ideas are excellent. Eye/face protection is definitely a must. Great video. Thanks.

[@Chris-pb3se]

Anyone else realize the word “amazing” these days is just a euphemism for “click bait”

[@rjmendlein]

Chris 279 Ever realize that stuff that was invented in my early days or earlier is coming back as something brand new and amazing on some of these sponsor sites? Amazing!

[@arvinclassics]

A list of obvious modifications. He lost me by using a pair of pliers to 'tighten' the nuts.

[@turningpoint6643]

If it really was amazing I'd subscribe, since none of it is................... He's at least thinking which is more than most seem to do today so that deserves a thumbs up.

[@mrmadame28]

@@arvinclassics I think he use pliers so the screw are not well tightened, therefore he can move the drill bit plate around easily... Amazing! ;p It was painful to watch I agree

[@jdeluca6181]

Lost me with the first one. He used a centering bit (stationary) to drill about half an inch into a bolt (which was spinning in the chuck...) and it immediately went off center.

[@anupshende1986]

Bhai tu apna ek number ka desi woodworker hai !! Tuze sur tere skills ko naman 🙏🙏

[@alic4788]

So you've got a drill press, hole saws, even a router, but not a 13mm spanner?

[@taiwanluthiers]

I got even better... a 1 ton milling machine. Does everything a drill press can do and then some...

[@vihreelinja4743]

I was thinking the same like wtf its only like 3 dollars and those drill bits cost more.

[@davidt8438]

Isn’t this what drill press vises are for?

[@leftylattin]

Yes, but i mean if you have some scrap angle iron laying around 🤷‍♂️ vices are cool but scraps are free

[@stringlarson1247]

Just found your channel. I love all the use of wood for making tools/jigs as my old go-to for 'scrap' metal place no longer pulls out the good stuff to sell 'retail'. Buying new steel is expensive,and I can always find wood around my historic district neighbor hood. People are always putting old wood out on the curb from homes that were built in the late 19th and early 20th century. One person's trash and all that.

[@Junkyard250]

Welcome aboard! Thank you...

[@sparks2749]

Blown away by this guys creativity! This video will go into the archives for sure. Talking about serendipity,... I just bought my first drill press last week! The vertical sanding tool attachment is just brilliant!

[@Junkyard250]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bumpo628]

They should rename it "How to drill an off-center hole". The drum sander was awesome, tho.

[@pappaclutch3266]

Appreciate the actual useful ideas and not garbage 👍

[@Junkyard250]

Thank you..

[@SailingYachtDreamcatcher]

Drilling a deep hole with a centre drill 🤦‍♂️

[@strongman4881]

Just brought a pillar drill today and this video shows up on KZbin. Great idea's thanks

[@johngoldsworthy1925]

Every once in a while I run across videos that deliver on the promise made in the title. This is one of them. Definitely worth watching! 👍

[@НиколайПетров-я6м]

Молодец дружище. Толковые поделки, есть что для себя перенять.

[@devilsadvocate6989]

neat! i love the whole vertical lathe thing going on!

[@christopherdean1326]

Well that has to be a first! A video of "useful ideas" that are actually useful, and practical to make without a full machine shop and professional level skills. Thank you good sir!

[@ScorpFOZ]

This is just the kind of Engineering I'm into!

[@jsporish]

Title should read 5 Confusing and possibly useful ideas for a drill press machine.

[@michaellowe3665]

Such nice workmanship...tightens hex nuts with a pair of pliers?

[@radiotowers1159]

All those great power tools and no spanners ?

[@aepickard7907]

I like the sacrificial insert in the drill press table, thank you

[@涂先生]

很實用的鑽頭架！最好能再加裝透明壓克力蓋子，以防不慎刮傷與防潮

[@Junkyard250]

感謝您的評論

[@martindavies8326]

I like the double Chuck method 👍🇬🇧

[@derekcollins1972]

Yes me too. You could use it kind of like a mini lathe using files as tools.

[@nemesiolianesbarragan1424]

Quiero ser el primero en felicitarle, ha demostrado usted una maestria encomiable, el profesional se nota rapido, pero el Artista es de otro estilo, se aprecia enseguida el disfrute en lo que uno hace, y usted ha disfrutado de corazón. Muchas felicidades Maestro.

[@paulyates5092]

One of the better Amazing videos on the Tube.

[@WoodenWonders99]

Amazing ideas. After watching this video I'm putting aside the idea of ​​buying a lathe and sander.

[@dougdavis2973]

I can’t remember the last time I needed to drill a hole in the middle of a screw or bolt!

[@dougerrohmer]

When you break a stud off in your engine block, you simply lift the whole truck and put it under your drill press :-)

[@dougdavis2973]

Douger Rohmer, but that’s still not a case where you can put it in the drill press!

[@dougerrohmer]

@@dougdavis2973 Suspend your disbelief, and you too can put your truck in a drill press. Like George Michael says "You gotta have faith, faith, faith!"

[@JC_WT]

I can

[@TylerB-my1kr]

it's the concept the you can repurpose your press for minor lathing.. the work piece turns not the tool a drill press is ideally a mill but he was demonstrating its potential as a vertical lathe

[@archangel20031]

For that first one, if you put the drill bit in the bottom, (on the stationary chuck) and turn the screw or bolt (or whatever round shaft you are drilling the hole through) in the upper spinning chuck, the hole will self center and stay centered.

[@paulshelley3770]

I dig it big time I am definitely going to do this. you sir either have one fancy shop or your shop is in your living room .....

[@tmpace9]

I did not expect these to be so elaborate. I've used a DP for years and will be using these now. Thanks.

[@ogghostprepper9138]

You've been DP'ed for years?! 😲

[@hdrjunkie]

Get an older craftsman 150 dp from 1950 and search ebay for all the different attachments and different chucks they made for it and you can do all this and a lot more. Even take the head casting off, flip it upside down put it back on UNDER the table and stick a router bit in it and use it as a shaper...

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Great ideas for woodworking problems. There are videos on using a drill press for light metal milling too.

[@Junkyard250]

Great idea

[@Mckmake]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!

[@milspecmachine3014]

I did the second idea from your video but I also did a vertical slide mount on both l brackets as an added security measure to hold the part that I'm drilling tightly to the table. Awesome video as always 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻 thank you for sharing and giving us more awesome ideas.

[@Junkyard250]

Thanks for your nice suggestion..

[@Nathan_g38]

I like the fact you used a spotting drill bit to drill a half in deep hole in a bolt that bit is now junk

[@jdeluca6181]

Seriously. And he was spinning the bolt... Which immediately went off center because it wasn't ground down first. Like wtf did I just watch?

[@gabrielbonannoo]

I like that he demonstrated that you can drill with it. twice!

[@madmikemakes3056]

Great ideas. Definitely going to use the idea with the chuck in the base of the drill press.

[@ExtantFrodo2]

What your drill press needs more than any of these upgrades is a support for the table to mitigate the terrible sagging evident every time you use it. The greatest single benefit to using a drill press is to drill perpendicular with confidence that your hole is indeed perpendicular. This drill's sagging can only produce holes that are not perpendicular to the surface.

[@kinnikuzero]

The Jacob's chuck is actually neat!

[@snoopu2601]

Thanks for the great idea's. We just fix our little 8 " drill press to day. 👍🏽

[@korishan]

With #4 & #5, safety is needed when using a hole saw drill attachment. The saw could easily jam in the woodpiece and cause it to rotate yanking it violently out of your hands. You should always use some kind of clamp or guide (like in #2) to keep the piece stable.

[@HepauDK]

A 10.5mm drill bit through 40mm formwork plywood can do the same. I found out the hard way. Lets just say that the hole was not fit for 12mm threads afterwards...

[@korishan]

@@HepauDK Yup, if drilling larger than 3/8" (4mm) and especially if the work piece small enough to handle in your hands, use a clamp. Better spend the time to clamp it, than the time it takes to go to the hospital for broken fingers, or severed ones.

[@HepauDK]

@@korishan 4mm would be about 10/64" (25.4/64*10=3.97). 3/8" is 9.525mm. An inch is 25.4mm. ;) And seriously, adopt the metric system already, it is way simpler to work with than fractions! Your own mistake proves me right. ;)

[@korishan]

@@HepauDK I got the conversion from here: analytics-shop.com/us/convert-inches-to-mm However, I looked at the Google search summary and it left off the last column. So it "looked" like 3/8 = 4.3mm And I put both systems for those who don't know what one is ;) I would much rather use metric as it's based 10, everything.

[@javierortega8024]

Excellente!!! Una pregunta: Que marca de taladro y modelo es tu taladro que usaste??¡

[@peregrine1970]

#3 won a TU from me. I made a table almost exactly like that but never thought about doing a replaceable insert. Nice! 4 and 5 were also nice

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Excellent demonstration and really cool tips! What diameter threaded rod and bearing do you recommend for the sanding drum? Thanks much.

[@geomcc39]

Some great idea's for a drill press thanks !

[@theponderosa3489]

Wow, next time I want to wire brush my shaft I’ll have to try this....🤣

[@revolution51]

The vid gives you the idea, it is up to the viewer to use it to their advantage. Idea #1 was my hand to forehead smacker. Thanks.!

[@webmozaic]

The drum sander is a really good one. Thanks.

[@Junkyard250]

Thank you..

[@daveredd9832]

You had me on the first tip bloody brilliant!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Great idea using a second chuck on the table. Thanks for sharing.

[@ajanderton]

thanks for sharing your ideas. lots of cool stuff here. love the double chuck!

[@waltmooredanwilson8754]

Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. Take care and God Bless.

[@ahmadfaraz8863]

Tools designers are so wonderful people

[@meangreen7389]

Precision drilling not so much but your ideas are dead center. Thank you for sharing.

[@miltonross2276]

I like your ideal with the drill chuck. Would be really nice to have a perfectly centered bolt or something like that to use use as a registration tool for the chuck when installing it.

[@Junkyard250]

Great idea

[@johnvanderpol9059]

also,drill chucks don't work for long with chips in them ! put some plastic wrap over the center drill keeps the chuck from clogging up

[@DSVidyasagar]

Great ideas! I really appreciate your ingenuity and hard work! 😊😊 Keep it up!

[@rjmendlein]

First of all, I was “delighted” with these hacks. Second, I agree that the music sucks. Third, I was also surprised they didn’t use a socket, or at least a crescent wrench to tighten the bolts, but maybe they’re making a home brew socket wrench in the next video? Necessity is the Mother of Invention, after all. And fourth, I understand the comments on a solid work base, but they’re doing things with their mind that many of us might not envision, so as long as they stay safe and get the results they need for the projects they’re doing, I’m giving them a pass. Not everyone has the experience (and income) to have the best tools in every case, so more power to them. Take care and keep thinking.

[@Junkyard250]

Thanks for your valuable comment..

[@rossbixley3173]

A Crescent wrench LOL Gotta be a Kiwi 🥝

[@ajanderton]

smh, karen

[@rueliotube]

Amazing if you need off center holes and imprecise work.

[@tinytonymaloney7832]

Good idea about fitting a chuck in PD base and using as a vertical lathe. Wouldn't recommend putting cutting tool in bottom check though as cutting oil will always run off tool. Better other way up. Brilliant idea the drum sander, I should patent that idea before someone else does. The cutting tool block would be better in nylon block , but you are a true craftsman, keep it up. 👍👍👍 BTW, buy yourself some spanners 😄

[@iggysixx]

Thanks, man. Especially the first one (2nd drill chuck through the center hole) is a good one for me, as I have no low profile vise for my drill press stand yet. (Needed a way to - as you did - drill out the center of a bolt) The other ideas are nice as well - the 'vise' that's just 90° profiles. Might try that one too. Gotta see if I have something sturdy enough (:

[@MasterHustler]

Here is another idea that no one mentions. A drill press as a mixer for making pizza dough or beer in you mancave. Drink up.

[@kalleylopes5147]

Exelente vídeo... parabéns!!! Grato pelas ideias!!!

[@frederikmare9002]

Very clever ideas!!! Thank you so much!

[@allenhess6583]

Very useful tips. Thanks

[@davidwootton683]

You have lots of clever ideas here. A few suggestions if I may add. At 1:25 this will work better if turned around.

[@aanikola]

#5 is flippin brilliant, thank you!

[@sushilmanshrestha4383]

Smart idea I love it ! Thanks for sharing !

[@cranegantry868]

Yep, lots of good ideas, I will do some of those, thanks.

[@Richard-dh8ny]

All excellent uses for the drill press! May I ask what glue you use to secure the sand paper to the wood drum? It must be very secure, but also removable. Not sure what's glue is best. Hope you can tell me. Thanks much!

[@Junkyard250]

Glad you like that drill press hack. The glue which I used is epoxy adhesive and it is removable with little effort.

[@vikto95]

Very smart tips !!! Thank you very much!!!

[@valterleao6795]

PARABÉNS, só ideias que facilitam o trabalho 😘 Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@Rokonroller]

Liked the last one, may try it

[@raulleon589]

Excelente felicitaciones Maestro Venezuela gracias

[@mikeowen6445]

I use mine to shear sheep and as a boat anchor and to balance wheels after a tire change.

[@egome119]

🤣.. Really?? Please make a video titled with the word "amazing"... 😜

[@MrPete1x]

Excellent ideas, thank you for showing this

[@Junkyard250]

You are so welcome!

[@MikeAG333]

Pliers on a nut! Take him to the stocks, immediately.......and force him to watch a thousand KZbin videos with "amazing" in their title.

[@Handleyman]

MikeAG333 made me wince.

[@hdrjunkie]

He uses wing nuts on everything else... why not use them on that bit holder as well? Lol

[@jimwiskus8862]

Love the double chuck idea. I will pick up another chuck and align them using a metal rod that is 100% straight the attach it to the table. Keep up the food work.

[@emmetttoomey736]

What great ideas for a male 81 year young beginner woodworker

[@Junkyard250]

Glad you liked it!

[@farrierss1724]

If you don’t have any wrenches, are ready for a drill press “Machine “ ?

[@whathahk]

Loved everyone of those ideas! Thanks for the share!

[@justinberry3991]

I like the drill press sander. Oh and the Snoop Dog (like) soundtrack

[@fabriziofabrizi5524]

Molto bello Bravo. Progetti molto interessanti. Fabrizio 🇮🇹 Iscritto.

[@ROMAN-rg6wb]

👍👍👍молодец, обязательно сделаю себе. Спасибо за инфу ✌✌✌

[@neville132bbk]

Nichevo :-)

[@elmahdielmahdi6895]

Fantastic....i will do them all.. gonna start with number 5😁 thank you

[@Junkyard250]

Wonderful!

[@jimsvideos7201]

Credit where due, these are pretty clever and the film-making is notably better than average.

[@danmay9728]

Thanks for the tips sir. Be safe. Peace.🇺🇸

[@frederickmagill9454]

Some very nice ideas, thanks!

[@lourias]

Great and simple ideas! Thank you for posting.

[@marklengal9990]

Some great ideas. Love the bit holder.

[@Junkyard250]

Thanks so much! 😊