Making a Unique Machine Stand - Easier ways but worth the Extra Effort?

It wasn't until after I designed this Drill Press Stand that I actually thought about how I could make it. I'd always intended to make it from steel but the only methods I could think of achieving it were far from elegant. I didn't want to give up on the design though as I was super happy with it, so I decided to make it from plywood instead.
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[@PaskMakes]

It wasn't until after I designed this Drill Press Stand that I actually thought about how I could make it. I'd always intended to make it from steel but the only methods I could think of achieving it were far from elegant. I didn't want to give up on the design though as I was super happy with it, so I decided to make it from plywood instead. :)

[@nenaelliott8058]

It's great. Very sturdy. .. And it does look like metal. Without all the welding. Great job.

[@tomlagatol4448]

I’ve never seen anyone on KZbin ever make anything like it! Just the fact that you thought of it is credit to your skill and craftsmanship… You are indeed a master there’s no one like “Pask”! Great Job-Terrific Vid! Thanks.

[@jlturnerwoodworking102]

I’m so glad you did make it the way you did! It looks awesome and harks back to the workbench build that I loved so much and got me watching your awesome vids all those years ago!

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

The main reason for using metal like cast iron seems to me to be for the sake of the weight and consequent stability. A secondary consideration is resistance to impact and puncture in use, but normally a drill press has a metal deck anyhow. Anyhow, wood is lighter. To compensate for the smaller weight, as well as a certain top heaviness of the whole apparatus, bolting it to the floor might be appropriate.

[@reigninoel]

Well the answer is obvious: You'll need to start casting iron. Just kidding, this stand came out looking great. If it turns out it's not heavy enough, bolt it to the floor.

[@WhEE443]

I appreciate the way you don't edit out your mistakes. It makes your videos so relatable.

[@PaskMakes]

No worries! We all make them! :)

[@smashyrashy]

​​@@PaskMakes there are two types of people, those that make tons of mistakes and liars

[@sebastianocano3289]

Yes, also learning how to fix them is great content

[@littlebighumancom]

Not only that, I've learned so much from youtubers who do that. Before youtube, if I made a mistake, I often just started again or sometimes even gave up for a while, but I've learned to fix mistakes. You also start making less and less mistakes this way.

[@ac.creations]

YES. The depth error because of an old measurement is a common occurrence. Stuff gets revised and changed and sometimes nobody tells you until you're already working on something.

[@briturner11]

Wow with all these new additions, I think we might be overdue for a shop tour!

[@PaskMakes]

I keep meaning to do one Brian - I'll try and get to it, maybe sometime this year. :)

[@TizonaAmanthia]

I like that you are about as comfortable with metal as you are with wood, it usually seems like a craftsman strongly favors one over the other, and it can seriously limit his projects because of that.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Tizona, I just like making things from whatever. :)

[@MattOGormanSmith]

It'd be nice to have separate workshops for each. Woodwork is dry and dusty, metalwork is oily and sticky. Not a great combo, even before you worry about the fire hazard from all the welding and grinding sparks. It's an incentive to keep the shop clean, at least.

[@TizonaAmanthia]

@@MattOGormanSmith agreed. he may well have that, I'm more pleased to see he's competant in both areas, more so than most woodworkers, i think; or how Mattias Wandel is great with electronics, as well as woodworking. it expands their skills and what projects they can handle and do WELL at.

[@alfredomarquez9777]

​@@TizonaAmanthia Well though... I always tell my carpenter-only friends that they are losing a great opportunity of learning to work with metal too. At least, it is good to know how to weld, how to bend sheetmetal, and how to use screws to hold metal pieces together! At least one of them learned just enough to be able to add a thin plate top cover to his homemade circular saw table, and he succeeded!

[@NikosDIY]

Really amazing concept. It really complements the vintage drill press. Also I think you have made us all fall in love with that fly press thingies.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like it Nikos! I've said it many times, the flypress is my absolute favourite tool! :)

[@stevehawker8042]

@@PaskMakes As an electronics engineer my first day in the mechanical shop was using a fly press to cut slots and other shapes in aluminium and steel housings and front plates. There isn't really anything as satisfying as punching holes as though it were a hot knife through butter. I really miss using that fly press and would get one if I had room for it and an excuse to use it.

[@clemoniii]

It's always a pleasure watching your creative ideas come to fruition.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Clinton! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@fletchro789]

The lip on the table top is the real genius!

[@ianvicedomini2648]

It looks incredible Neil. The colour is spot on and you wouldn't know it's plywood by the colour and design. Fantastic video mate 👌👏👍🏽

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Ian! I have to say I'm pretty happy with it! :)

[@GarageSandals]

"There are easier ways to do it, but I reckon it turned out great" should be the name of your channel.

[@princess33064]

I am very thankful for the kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO that has been a tremendous help to me in building a perfect outdoor shed. I have been facing many challenges and difficulties for a long time, but this plan has guided me to correct the mistakes during the process. I am impressed by the projects and I express my gratitude to the creator of this collection of plans.

[@corinkayaker]

Showing the error with the top reminds all of us that you are also a mortal. Though this could also be part of your cunning plan? Seriously, looks fantastic. Well done!

[@PaskMakes]

Haha! No plan I just make mistakes like everyone! :)

[@pjhalchemy]

@@PaskMakes Mum's the word Neil. Definitely rock solid old school eye candy. Can't wait to see the control box you come up with. Thanks Much for all you bring forward to the community!

[@JBLewis]

The act of putting the slides and sides into the opening, and then measuring the remaining width is genius! I have no doubt that I'd out there with my calipers trying to figure out how thick the plywood really was, end with complicated fractions and an ill-fitting drawer! I will try very hard in the future to remember that trick!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@MattOGormanSmith]

Those slides are quite forgiving in that axis. you can be a mm or 2 off on the drawer width no problem.

[@Theexplorographer]

So refreshing to see you make this by hand rather than using a fancy x-carve. Don't get me wrong, I love my CNC but often get tired of seeing them used constantly in YT videos. Always enjoy and am inspired by your work.

[@evilestmark]

I love your videos and I've come to love the comments section as well. Everyone said all the good things I was thinking already. It's nice to come to a corner of youtube where the comments are full of respect and love! But it's hard to not love your stuff Pask!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you're enjoying the videos as well as the comments section! I really do get very positive feedback which I absolutely appreciate, every one of them! :)

[@garmar704]

You said it all for me as well!

[@JamieBainbridge]

Every channel has one tool which is the star of the show. Gingium has his plasma table. I feel like yours is the fly press, it's so good.

[@ronnieahman6958]

The whole set looks absolutely awesome. The color match is perfect. Looks so vintage. Fantastic!!

[@stevestogsdill5791]

Looks great! Throw some souvenir magnets on the drawer fronts to add to the illusion!

[@GoogleAreDumb]

Absolute thing of beauty, mate. Would fool me unless I went up and knocked on it.

[@rick91443]

I remember watching your channel YEARS AGO, and predicted then, you could do ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING....and boy was I right ....cheers...rr Normandy, France

[@johnsrabe]

12:18 Amen! Good glue, good plywood, and a pure heart. It’s all you need. 23:47 Everyone knows you made that error to make us feel better about our paltry skills. Bless you.

[@HBSuccess]

Makes my night to find a new Pask Makes… creative as always Neil and well-executed. You always go the extra mile, and I’m glad that old drill press is back in good service. Now make me one please 😂

[@coryclaassen9843]

I think you should do an overall shop tour video. Shows us the outside of that building and all the rooms/tools on the inside too. Easy to make and will get a lot of views.

[@RichardMerrill3Hawk]

Fun to see your thought process and making it all come together. Love seeing that I'm not the only one who makes mistakes and has to fix them!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard! :)

[@weicheisen9999]

A very good design ! Looks really old industrial fashioned !

[@willy34willy]

It's always a pleasure watching your creative ideas come to fruition

[@bobbyjackson4452]

Great work as always. Thank you.

[@jhtnpa]

Just wonderful!

[@sallyweiner4180]

Just fabulous!

[@domward8352]

Another great video. I love watching and rewatching your stuff.

[@edkovac8978]

That looks amazing, as always, Neil👏

[@Kombivar]

Absolutely gorgeous !

[@lukearts2954]

The workshop's slowly becoming a museum of gems... :) Gave me a 1 second heart-attack when you tested the bearing of the router with your thumb... (you probably edited it for that purpose, since the sound of the machine was already playing in that frame.) Always great if a video can give the viewer goosebumps! =D

[@stevansheets]

Absolutely incredible. From start to finish.

[@Rubbernecker]

Wow, what a beauty!!!

[@AndreaArzensek]

Your videos and projects are always a very cool journey and I always get to learn something new. Thanks!

[@makernova8160]

Looks great! I definitely like that you matched the colors and the metal drawer fronts were a nice touch!

[@harindergill7221]

Yet another great effort ! Super, Thanks

[@richardruiz3654]

Outstanding! Thank you for all the great videos.

[@tmenzella]

Literally love your work bud 👍🏻

[@JGV_IX]

Yeah brilliant! Great result!!

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Fantastic job Neil. As always I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, thanks.

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...that is just flat out awesome!...👍 Matt

[@davestinyworkshop]

Absolutely stunning, well done!

[@optimusWII]

Great job on this one, I love seeing woodworking projects like this

[@OpekiskaWood]

I love it! Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@FrancoisTerblanche]

Wow! That looks brilliant Neil! So ingenious. Well done.

[@tomnorman5461]

Looks GREAT!

[@stevet8009]

Super nice as always!!! Love it 🙂

[@Alan2E0KVRKing]

That suits it nicely, awsome build!

[@richardw3294]

Brilliant enough said!

[@veronica5896]

Thanks for sharing! Came out absolutely perfect!

[@Whitefirekith]

Great stand! Love the lettering molds too!

[@jimbartley9125]

Another excellent video. Thanks. Jim

[@dvddttmr]

Fantastic as always. I love that vintage cast iron look.

[@phillipjones3342]

Thanks again Paske the work you do is so much over the top

[@daniellerodgers6493]

Very nice!!! I always love the wood and steel combo

[@jonatham35]

I really like the lettering using JB weld. Great project as usual!

[@Samadjo]

Such an inspiring video and result. It looks amazing!

[@manwithknife]

Stellar bit of work, thank you for posting the video 😊

[@johnsranchlife8634]

Looks beautiful!

[@myblues6532]

Beautiful work of art!

[@ahac2128]

looks amazing, great job

[@mackellmo1083]

Looks great! Nice job.

[@pinkerbot]

It looks amazing!

[@214rwoz]

Very nice ! Thank you for all your time and effort.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Awesome work Neil. Amazing stuff.

[@walterplummer3808]

Awesome job! Totally realistic. The cast letters really add to it. Thanks.

[@jt9498]

Awesome job! Thoroughly impressed with your level of craftsmanship!

[@michaelroof1969]

you just keep getting better. great work.

[@andrewknots]

Really super build,, thanks for showing it to us.

[@berthatton9410]

Great video and project (as usual). Thanks.

[@johnquijote7194]

What a wonderful piece! Excellent work as usual!!

[@keith_hudson]

That looks really sharp. Great job!

[@lewisworkshop]

Beautiful work!

[@larryfisher7056]

Super cool Neil. Love the look.

[@an_R_key]

beautiful build. really enjoyed this one.

[@barrettbryan8905]

Such a unique and cool design. Pask, you're a true artist my friend!

[@user-os7nj9fn4x]

Awesome work man congrats 👏

[@sgsax]

Lots of cool ideas and techniques in this one. Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

[@xylonguitars]

Neil, you are a true inspiration, mate!!! Thank you so much for sharing your work with the rest of us.

[@Anoncore1]

Wow .simply amazing looking

[@jonny7491]

Another amazing piece of functional art.

[@pabrowncoatbrewer7154]

Definitely worth the effort! It's always fun watching you work on any project.

[@i.am.adrian]

This whole project turned out amazing! What a great compliment to a beautiful vintage tool. Great design and great work.

[@Bob_Jones_]

looks good.. really has that vintage feel to it

[@strokerace5468]

Magnificent. Your hard work paid off

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job, Neil!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardmetz2061]

I always enjoy the projects you tackle. Keep the videos coming . Well done young man.

[@lucakugler1096]

Awesome buildt... This setup is amazing

[@michaelesplin529]

Nicely done, very inspiring.

[@pavski]

Your videos have been amazing ..everyone one after the other top notch and original. Love em.

[@MaddMaxxWoodWorks]

What a great job you did on this build.

[@terristroh3965]

Impressed as always!

[@jewdd1989]

It’s stunning, when I saw it I actually thought you fabricated it out of steel sheeting so props! You always build with such talent, thoughtfulness and excellent build quality. Thank you for not going the cnc route, the level of craftsmanship is beyond most woodworkers and especially in a time when hand crafted is again dying out

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! It would've been nice to have the finished piece made from steel but I think plywood was the correct choice in the end. :)

[@rochem22]

Well done (again), Mr. Pask!

[@Casey9269]

Nicely done … looks great 👍🏻

[@mdn642]

Such a cool project and the final look came out looking amazing!! Nice work!!

[@johncarter9067]

I just love your creativity the unit is amazing

[@mattt7970]

Looks fantastic. As ever, a top quality video.

[@kevein57]

It looks brilliant - well done mate