Making a Drill Press Table Part 3

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On this week's show, I bring you part 3 of our drill press table modification, where we relocate our height controls to the front of out drill press table. I hope you enjoy the show.
If you are interested in the bevel gears that I used for this modification, you can find them here www.amazon.ca/....
I purchased all the metal for this project at the Metal Supermarket. www.metalsuper...
And lastly, the shaft collars were purchased here www.princessau...
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@JimLambier 5 лет назад

You're a genius! The bevel gear modification is perfect. The combination of my drill press table and my bad back make changing the table height a literal pain. I'm definitely going to try your design,

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

I think calling me a genius is a bit of a stretch Jim. I'm sure that I am not the only one who has ever done this modification. Either way, if you have back pain, the way I do, this modification is a must. This is one of the best things I have ever done as a modification and I only wish I had done it sooner. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate your support.

@tomdoe6399 5 лет назад

I built the Drill press table got my floor standing drill press very much like yours(Not quite as wide but big enough for my needs). It includes a slide out waste insert due to the high likelihood that I will drilling into it. Could not get the gears to function properly. The gears would always slip due to the pressure needed to lift the table. My solution was to use a coupler to extend the rod used to raise the table to beyond the end of the table side eliminating the need for gears. Now the lift crank is easy to reach and comfortable for raising and lowering the table. Thanks again for posting your drill press table videos. They got me motivated to get this long overdue project done.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Glad to hear that you came up with a solution Tom and that you have your drill press table and lift in a way that works for you. It's always great to hear when viewers of the show can benefit from the work that I put into it. I truly appreciate you tuning in and taking the time to chime in with your story. Made my day. Thanks

@johnross3251 5 лет назад

What a solution, I love it. All three videos for this project solved my problem with my BT drill press. Thanks for the great video and keep them coming. Looking forward to getting more ideas from your channel.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Glad that you liked the series John. I've been wanting to do this show for a while but just didn't have a need for a new drill press table as my old one was just fine. New drill press = new drill press table. So the show was born. I'm glad that you liked it and that you like the height adjustment modification. It really has made a world of difference. Thanks for tuning into the show sir and for subscribing to the channel. Glad to have you as a viewer.

@VNV67 5 лет назад

Another great project.... Thanks Kenny

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Glad that you liked it Dave. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@christofix 5 лет назад

Well this idea is AWSOME! I'm going to remember this and when i'm buying a new drill press ( bigger than i have now) this will be the first thing i will do. Thanks for sharing your idea man!!!!

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

You're very welcome. Glad that you liked the show. This has definitely been one of the best modifications that I have ever done to a drill press and I only wish that I had done it sooner. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.

@christofix 5 лет назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings You are welcome my friend. Again, great solution!

@billybike57 2 года назад

This is going into my shop “to do list” great ideas and thanks for sharing!😀

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

Glad that you liked it Billy. good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

@lightning4871 5 лет назад

What a great modification!

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in. I appreciate it.

@chriskildun8810 5 лет назад

Good job. Thanks.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words Chris and for tuning in to the show. I appreciate your support.

@chrisybradshaw8594 2 года назад

just awesome

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

Glad that you liked it Chrisy. Thank you for tuning to the show.

@JohhnyB82 Год назад

Fantastic Modification! Definitely on my list. Thanks a ton.

@acutabove_woodworkings Год назад

Glad that you liked it. It still remains as one of the best modifications I have ever done on any tool. Any drill press I own in the future will definitely have this modification done to it asap. Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your modification.

@bigdogmn73 3 года назад

Great video..i'm planning on doing this on my drill press and this is very helpful! Thank you!

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Glad that you liked it Nate. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@ot9180 5 лет назад

This was unique!

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad that you liked it. Thank you for tuning in.

@rsc4peace971 2 года назад

A very useful mod that's well executed and explained. I saw a very similar one in one of the woodworking journals' YuTube video. Now the question is don't you want to mod the table tightening mechanism to the front as well?

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

The tightening mechanism on mine isn't that difficult to reach and isn't the same knuckle buster that the height adjustment was, so while I did consider moving it to the front, I deemed it unnecessary for my application. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@steveferguson1232 2 года назад

That a great idea Kenny. After using it now for sometime, do you find the handle getting in the way. I plan on doing the same thing.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

I did this modification ages ago Steve and I have never had the handle get in my way. In fact, in my opinion, it still stands today as the best modification I have EVER done on a tool. I will be doing it on every drill press I every own because it is just so awesome. No more reaching for the height adjustment. No more smashing your knuckles on the drill press table as you are adjusting. No more twinging your back while reach under the table to get at the adjustment. Just an all around awesome modification. I recommend it to everyone. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir.

@billinfarmington5189 4 года назад

Update... I was cutting some small pieces on my scroll saw. 3/4" pine, all straight cuts but 4 right angles. #9 double reverse blade. Two blades came out if lower clamp and bent severely. I got a third blade, did your sand paper trick and got a whet stone and rounded the back. Finished last 90% of the cuts with no problems. Was it the Beatles that recorded I'm a believer? Count me in. Regards, Bill

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

Glad to hear that the solution worked for you Bill. Sometimes, all you need is a push in the right direction to alleviate a whole lot of stress and frustration. Thanks for tuning in.

@billinfarmington5189 4 года назад

I checked, it was the Monkees. AARGH!

@markk4015 2 года назад

Hey Kenny. Just wondering, what brand of clamping element, I think that's what it's called, are you using on your bench at the 7:49 mark? Do you like them? Are they for 20mm holes? I'm about to start drilling into my outfeed table to construct a makeshift MFT and I'll need accessories after I get done. Thanks in advance. Mark

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

The clamps that you are referring to is made by Veritas and is called a Quick Release Wonder Dog clamp. It is available in either metric or imperial for various dog holes and I use this thing almost every time I work in the shop. It is absolutely fantastic. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/workbenches/benchtop-accessories/74622-veritas-quick-release-wonder-dog?item=05G1030 I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@markk4015 2 года назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank you, Kenny!

@316woodworks9 Год назад

Here are a few extra ideas if anyone cares. Use some nylon washers along with the stop collars. Also, get some 9/16 bearings and mount them in a metal or wooden plate that can be adjusted fully. The make your though holes just a tad bigger. On the front, maybe add another washer to cover the larger hole. It would make more work but easier to adjust and aline.just a thought though.

@acutabove_woodworkings Год назад

All good ideas. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestions. It's appreciated.

@albertguevara6201 4 года назад

Hello Kenny, Great video and explanation. Question, Have you think on installing the same mechanism to the lock bolt to secure the high of the table? I think it is important the used of such feature as well since any time I started the drill press, the table move. When it is locked, the table doesn't. Do you think this method can be apply to that bolt? Any thoughts? Regards. AG

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

I can still access the table's lock down with the drill press table attached. I did consider extending the locking bolt but didn't really consider using the bevel gears. Possibly just extending the existing lock down rod to extend past the left edge of the table. You can get more torque that way. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@charlesmerrifield1734 5 лет назад

wow: thank you

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

You're very welcome Charles. I hope you enjoyed the show. Thank you for tuning in.

@barstad-9591 5 лет назад

Hi, Kenny. Great project and modification. Thanks for sharing. Btw, how do you like that square/frame clamp that’s on the wall behind your drill press? Thanks. B

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words on the show Barb. I haven't heard from you in a while and I'm glad to see that you are still around as a viewer. As for the clamp....it's awesome. I have a commercially made one (Veritas) that I love and the one that you see behind the drill press is a shop made version that I constructed during the ABS plastic builds on the show. It squares up the frames nicely and is completely customizable to whatever needs you have. From small frames to large ones, this clamp does it all and does it well. You don't need ABS plastic to make it and you can, in fact, make it from wood if you want. Here's the link to the show in case you are interested in making your own version. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lVeBlRzexK8.html Thanks for tuning in this week. Always great to hear your comments on the show.

@316woodworks9 Год назад

11:32 ;)

@acutabove_woodworkings Год назад

LOL. Get your mind out of the gutter. Thanks for tuning in.

@troymeredith521 4 года назад

This is a nice take on the Shop Notes mod. I did the same several years ago along with the lock crank relo. Best thing ever. I like that you added another t-track near the center and have been debating doing that. I think I will to help clamp down smaller parts.

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

Glad that you liked the project Troy and I couldn't agree with you more. This is the best tool modification that I have ever done. No more busting my knuckles to raise the table. No more straining to reach the back of the drill press. No more struggles. Just a fantastic modification that was well worth the time in doing. The extra tracks in the middle are definitely a plus for the smaller parts. Thanks for tuning in to the show. It's appreciated.

@ramachandran8666 3 года назад

very useful hack for the century-old problem of knuckle busting raising gear

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Glad that you liked it Rama. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@rejeanwolfe3756 Год назад

Very interesting project. Good thinking and a very well done!

@acutabove_woodworkings Год назад

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

@NWMarshalLaw 10 дней назад

Only issue is the handle stocks out too much. I'd use a star knob or something that is lower profile

@acutabove_woodworkings 9 дней назад

That is a personal preference thing for sure and if you like a star knob, then by all means, install a star knob. For me, I prefer the extra torque of the stock handle, even if it does stick out a little more. I've never had it get in the way. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.

@brianmcgrath2565 2 года назад

Awesome drill press table upgrade, will absolutly look at this modification for my drill press. Do you have any ideas on how to move the table tightening mechanism to the front as well?

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

Brian, that tightening mechanism can be moved in the same fashion as the raising crank. If that doesn't suit you, you can always extend the bar for tightening and have it come out the side, beyond the drill press table. I would have extended mine but show real estate just wouldn't allow for the extension. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your modification.

@joeblow8766 2 года назад

But ... you still have to reach to the back of the table to lock the table. What did you do about the locking level on the left side?

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

The locking lever is still very accessible and I left it as is. If you wanted to bring it outside of the edged of the table, brackets could be made and the lock lever could be extended. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

@billybike57 3 месяца назад

Outstanding build, thanks for sharing!

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 месяца назад

You are very welcome Billy. I"m glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@PERRYS_PROPS 3 года назад

Just what I was looking for, thanks

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Glad that I could help Eulayses. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@LanceMcGrew 2 года назад

Hadn't occurred to me using a wood top tool box for a drill press stand.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

Whatever works for you Lance is what you should install. Everyone's need are different. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@carontiIV 2 года назад

Awesome thank you for sharing

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

You're very welcome. I hope you enjoyed the series. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave your comment.

@kevindeal602 Год назад

How do you lock the table in place?

@acutabove_woodworkings Год назад

I am assuming that you mean how it is held in place on the original steel drill press table. In part one, starting around the 5 minute mark, I demonstrate exactly how it is held in place using threaded inserts and male jig knobs. If you are referring to locking the table down once you get it set to the height that you wish, the original locking hardware is still intact and still functional. It was never changed. I hope this helps, but if not, feel free to ask more questions. Thanks for tuning in.

@oldmarine312 8 месяцев назад

ay reason you didn't simply extend the rod to the right rear of the table. keep it out of the way in front of working area.

@acutabove_woodworkings 8 месяцев назад

The front is way more accessible than the back. By extending the rod out to the right rear of the table, I am still having to reach around the drill press table and work in awkward positions to raise the table. Relocating the crank to the front was the best modification I've ever done and the crank has never gotten in the way. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for tuning in.

@oldmarine312 6 месяцев назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings I just finished my drill press table and once I tried to access my table,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it became VERY VERY Clear why they need to be out front..............ordering materials today! Thanks for the video

@jimedwards7471 2 года назад

I need parts one and two

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 года назад

If you go to the main page of the channel Jim, you can search for the drill press table and you will find part 1 and 2. If you have any problems, let me know and I will provide you with the links. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@paulsmessyworkshop 5 лет назад

Kenny, this by far is the best part of this entire build. One of the reasons I enjoy watching your builds so much is the clever ideas you come up with to solve problems. If I never had a good enough reason to build this project this final addition would be it. On my existing drill press table I hate having to reach around it to turn the handle. When you built the table I thought to myself how much I would like to extend it back along the sides of the column but that would have even made it harder to use the handle. Great solution my friend.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

I love the way you come on here every week and give such a positive response on the show Paul. It's always a pleasure to read your comments and it's people like yourself that make all the work of producing the show, worth every second of the effort. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the series and especially the finale. I hope that you will try this mod one day and that it will serve you well. Thanks for tuning in again this week. I appreciate your support.

@billinfarmington5189 4 года назад

Hi Kenny! I am intrigued by your moving the lifting mechanism to the front. I have the Nova drill press and installed the Woodpecker table which would cause the handle to hit the table. Long story short, my solution does not work well. Your solution would allow me to use the original handle (don't ask). So, I also saw the ShopSmith version where they also moved the clamping control. In any event, I found a gear with 1/2" bore which is good for the Nova but it has 28 teeth. Would 28 teeth make it harder or easier to crank? And, would a larger diameter make it easier? If you don't know, just let me know and I'll do more research. By the way, I had no idea I was dealing with a celebrity. Do you have a "regular" job as well? I am thinking so since you have not pursued monetizing your videos and I think are leaving tons of money on the table each year. Am looking forward to Tuesdays now after going through a lot of PB videos and seeing many interesting Tuesday shows. Regards, Bill

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

To be 100% honest here Bill, I'm not sure about the tooth count. Because you aren't gearing down or up, I don't think the tooth count would make a difference as long as you get a smooth transition between the two bevel gears. As for the monetization, for years I never monetized the show and then, the show started to cost me extra money and it was a decision to monetize or quit producing it. I went with the monetizing so that the show could pay for itself. This is nothing more than my hobby and I work a full time job of over 40 hours a week and then film and woodwork on the weekends. So I guess basically, I hold down two jobs. My regular day job and my show. LOL. Thanks for tuning in sir. Good luck on your modification.

@billinfarmington5189 4 года назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings Two things, you should link up with Amazon and other suppliers as an influencer. It would only require you putting a few links below when you are using things and it would either provide more support for your shop or perhaps some income. I think you are leaving a lot of money on the table right now. Also, I am thinking that when I saw you raising your table and WoodSmith raising theirs, the table was kind of jerky going up. I realize it is not a huge deal but I am thinking that a bigger gear on the output shaft from the table versus a smaller gear coming from the handle would give a better experience. Say 2 to 1 output shaft to handle. I would have to spin the handle twice as much but the torque and effort would be less. If I get this going I'll either brag or confess about how it turns out. 'o) I also want to move the lock forward. Wish me luck. What is it you do at your regular job, if you don't mind telling. Bill

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

@@billinfarmington5189 I don't find the table to be jerky at all and in fact, I find it quite smooth in operation. Either way, I wish you luck on your modification. I'm looking forward to hearing how it turns out.

@billinfarmington5189 4 года назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings Hi Kenny! If you check your Drill Press Table Part 3 video at 16:45, when you are raising the table, you are holding the table on the left and the table is rocking when you are raising it. The Wood Smith people had the same issue and they also did the 1:1 gears. Just an observation. Regards, Bill

@normjacques6853 5 лет назад

Brilliant!! I've always had the same problem, but just dealt with it. Now, in addition to doing this modification, I'm wondering if I can do something similar to control the locking collar (the one that holds it all in place once you've adjusted the height)? I bet that could be done, too. Thanks, Kenny! Super project! :-)

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

My original plan Norm, was to extend that mechanism and put it out on the far left of the drill press, eliminating the need to reach under to lock the height down. Unfortunately for me, space restrictions in a small shop, make the extension of the locking handle next to impossible because other tools were getting in the way (that big yellow tool chest just to name one) and blocking the operation of the locking handle. The idea is still in my head and I'm sure that at some point in time, you will see it on an Alternative Tuesdays episode of the show. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.

@Goldchucker1 4 года назад

Hi Kenney: I just finished my modification of the drill press table lifting mechanism following your video. When ordering the drill rod I also ordered a 9/16 inch chucking reamer to open up the bore in the bevel gears. There was less than .010" to remove and the reamer did an excellent job. Thank you for the step by step procedure. Best wishes, Chuck

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

Glad to hear of the success of your project Chuck. This is, bar none, the best modification I have ever made to a tool. Being able to raise the table from the front of the press has been a godsend. I hope you like your modification as well. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@jimconnor5879 5 лет назад

Really excellent conclusion to this series, Kenny. And not a bit of woogedy in it! Thanks for the link to the bevel gears as well. I have no idea why you do not have more subscribers. But keep doing what you're doing and those numbers should grow.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words on the show Jim. I truly appreciate it. I get about a 20+ subscribers per week added to the show and I'm fine with that. I don't advertise or promote the show and the subscribers that I have are either by word of mouth or from google searches. A lot of the channels that you see these days with a million subscribers are basically a false front. Some of them pay services to have Bots sub to their channel. I'm not like that and I prefer the folks that are subscribing, to actually WANT to subscribe and want to be a part of the channel. I don't need big subscriber numbers to demonstrate the value of the show. All I need to demonstrate the value, is to read the comments left by viewers like yourself. Thanks for supporting the show Jim and for tuning in. I appreciate it more than you will ever realize.

@mikethompson9745 3 года назад

Kenny, I just found this video and It is the reason I will build my own drill press table, the bevel gears are genius, yet I never even considered them. Thank you ......

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

You're very welcome Mike. I'm glad that you liked the show. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks for tuning in.

@TetraCNC 5 лет назад

only thing left to make it perfect is to figure out a way to move that dang locking lever to the front. Nice - I have to say though I say this in the background on your alternative Tuesday video and was doing the happy dance waiting for todays video. An let me tell you a 50 some year old man doing the happy dance is not a pretty sight. Nice Job.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

I'm looking forward to seeing the happy dance video Richard. As for moving the locking controls, the original plan was to move them out to the left side of the table but due to space restrictions, I wasn't able to do it. I am currently thinking of another plan to move or extend those controls to make them a little more user friendly. Thanks for the kind words on the show and for tuning in. I truly appreciate the support.

@dougprentice1363 5 лет назад

Nice work. If the holes in the plywood, where the shaft goes through, ever wear out, you could put in cheap bronze bearings.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Great idea Doug. Even a small copper pipe coupling would probably work for that application. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate you support.

@tomdoe6399 5 лет назад

When you first started this drill press table, my big concern was raising and lowering the table. This video is a great solution for making table height adjustment convenient. I may have to build your version of this table now. A second consideration is the clearance between the fence and the drill chuck handle. I had to make an adjustment in the fence height to allow the drill chuck handle to clear the fence on my current table. Thanks for very informative and useful content.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

On my old drill press fence Tom, I had a 1/2 circle cutout to allow the chuck to come all the way down to the surface of the table without interfering with the fence. I found over the years of using it, that when drilling smaller pieces, there wasn't enough fence support and I almost always had to place a sub fence over my existing one to fill that gap. On this build, I decided to go with a solid fence and when I have a situation where the fence might get in the way of the chuck, I place sacrificial boards on the table to raise the stock that I am drilling. I still get fence support this way and the the chuck never contacts the fence. Thanks for tuning in this week and for taking the Time to leave me a comment. I appreciate your support.

@billinfarmington5189 4 года назад

Hi Kenny! I was looking at the table that Shop Smith posted and they used nylon gears. I think you used metal gears, correct? Bill

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

That is correct. I used metal gears for the modification. Thanks for tuning in to the show Bill.

@andyc5612 3 года назад

Awesome project. Will definitely adding this to my drill press and tapping press.

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Glad that you liked it Andy. Good luck on your build and thanks for tuning in to the show.

@tomasarguinzoni9022 5 лет назад

Great idea thank you for sharing 🤝👍🏼👍🏼

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

thanks for the kind words on the show Tomas. As always, it's great to hear from you. Thank you for tuning in.

@BigDen06 5 лет назад

Thanks Kenny all parts are ordered, brilliant idea.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

That's awesome Dennis. Be sure to let me know how your build goes. Thanks for tuning in.

@dalewilliamson1125 5 лет назад

Great modification Ken, thanks for sharing!!

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it Dale. Always great to hear your comments on the show. Thanks for tuning in sir.

@markk4015 3 года назад

Excellent instructions as usual, Kenny. I've got the same DP as you and I'm in the planning stages of making the table. I'll be using your design with a couple of modifications. Thus far, I've been getting an education on metals. What kind of steel did you use for the shaft? As you know, there are a bunch of them.... I'm a bit leery of filing out the metric gear like you did to fit the 9/16" shaft. Woodsmith has a similar plan to yours but they use plastic gears which would be easier to drill out. Think it's worth it? I'll probably buy the Woodpeckers fence for this project because of the integrated dust collection. Thanks again for posting and keep up the good work! Mark

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

The steel in the project is cold rolled steel rod Mark. It's held up really well. As for filing out the gear, it's still going strong as well. I'm not so sure that I would trust the plastic gears. This mechanism takes a lot of abuse and I'm not so sure that the plastic gears would be able to stand the test of time with that abuse. I guess there's only one way to find out. If you decide to go with the plastic gears, you'll have to report back and let me know how they worked out. Thanks for tuning in sir and good luck on your build.

@markk4015 3 года назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks Kenny. I thought about it and had the same misgivings you did about plastic gears and ordered the metal ones. I'll let you know how it turns out with the WP fence. Thanks again! Mark

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

@@markk4015 Looking forward to hearing back from you on the fence.

@barryroberts6470 5 лет назад

Great video Kenny and cheap to make, and why wasn't something like that thought of before? Quick get down to that Patents Office!!!! ha ha ha, joking aside there should be a few thank yous coming your way from lots of Woodworkers around RU-vid. Well done on the idea. Barry (ENG)

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words on the show Barry. It was definitely one of my better mods and it has been incredibly useful so far. Thanks for tuning in to the show. I don't think I will be getting a patent anytime soon though considering that I just posted it on a public forum for millions to see. LOL.

@barryroberts6470 5 лет назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings The bit about the Patent, that's why i said 'quick get down to the Patents office' ha ha ha only joking but still a great video and useful to other woodworkers. Barry.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

@@barryroberts6470 me and "quick" shouldn't be used in the same sentence. LOL.

@franksgabellone8697 3 года назад

Hi Kenny. I really love your content and your approach. You are a thoughtful teacher. Could you tell me exactly which metal rod you used for this? I'm having a hard time locating the exact shaft size needed for this project. I have the same Drill Press as you. Thank you in advance.

@franksgabellone8697 3 года назад

There are so many metal types, alloys, cold rolled, grades etc. on that website. Not sure what to choose.

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Hi Frank. Thanks for contacting me. I just purchased a cold rolled, 9/16" diameter steel rod. It was actually a little too large so I had to file out the middle of the bevel gears to make it work but it was the closest that I could find. The cold rolled works just fine though. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show Frank and taking the time to leave the kind words. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Cold Rolled 9/16" diameter works perfectly.

@JDnBeastlet 3 года назад

Kenny, this is brilliant. I recently got this drill press and have installed a table - the next project will be to relocating the crank handle as you have done. Thanks very much for the detail video, the parts list and the great step-by-step explanation.

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

Glad that you liked the show John. Good luck on your build and the raising mechanism modification. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@JDnBeastlet 3 года назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings my drill press table is much more rudimentary, but my mod is done: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8Rt9IRIcMB4.html

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

@@JDnBeastlet Looks great. Thanks for the shout out and for posting the links.

@WasimBarri 4 года назад

Loved the 3 part series and your explanations and ingenuity but don't most drill press tables have a sacrificial or replaceable insert. Aren't you going to dig up the top?

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

I cannot argue with you John as to what most drill press tables have. I have seen many and every one has had something to that effect. For me personally, I am not a fan of the inserts and my work style always allows for a sacrificial board to be placed underneath my work, so that my drill press table remains intact. If you are one that likes the inserts, please feel free to modify the design to incorporate one. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that and it's a great idea. It just doesn't work for me, that's all. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words. I truly appreciate it.

@WasimBarri 4 года назад

@@acutabove_woodworkings That's the beauty of woodwork, we all have are own ways of doing things. As long as it works for you then that's fine

@acutabove_woodworkings 4 года назад

@@WasimBarri I couldn't agree more. If it works for you and it is safe, then no one way is right or wrong. Thanks for the feedback.

@raymondbradford1642 5 лет назад

What a great end to this project Kenny thank you for sharing with us, this is just the sort of upgrade I need for my table.

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

I hope that you do that upgrade Raymond because it truly is one of the best modifications of a tool that I have ever done. Extremely useful and I love it. Thanks for tuning in and if you get yours done, don't forget to send me a pic via the channel's Facebook page. I'd love to see it. Thanks for tuning in to the program.

@crumpster4003 3 года назад

Awesome job and great idea!! Thanks!!!

@frankherring6253 5 лет назад

Need to extend the clamp bolt out too the left rear corner of the table. Support it in the same manner. Keep up the great work brother! Thanks

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

That was my initial plan Frank and it still might happen. I ended up having to cancel the extension, due to space restrictions on the left side of the drill press between the drill press table and the yellow tool chest. I was actually looking at it again today and wondering if it could still be done and I think I might have a plan as to how to do it. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. I appreciate the support.

@frankherring6253 5 лет назад

Just a quick thought. You could install a longer bolt through the threads and then fasten on to the right end of the bolt. That would let you extend out to the right rear corner. Only it would reverse the action, it would be righty loosy lefty tighty lol

@frankherring6253 5 лет назад

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

@@frankherring6253 That would definitely be an option Frank. I'm starting to wonder if the same bevel gears that were used on the raising mechanism can be used to move the tightening bolt from the back to the front. I'm still thinking on it though. Thanks for the suggestion.

@jeffreyroskie2868 5 лет назад

GREAT 3 part series! Thanks for the suggestion on the "gear drive"!

@acutabove_woodworkings 5 лет назад

You're very welcome Jeffrey. I'm glad that you enjoyed the series. Thanks for tuning in. Now quit messing around on the computer and go modify your drill press. LOL.

@Timon42 3 года назад

I just found your channel tonight and have been binge watching since. I started watching the lighthouse project. Being from Nova Scotia, I have a awesome info and projects for this newbie to build. I’m just beginning my journey into the world of woodworking and wow, your projects are going to be extremely helpful. Thanks eh!

@acutabove_woodworkings 3 года назад

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you have finally found the channel. With over 500 episodes of the show, I'm sure that there will be something of interest to you. The show airs every Tuesday and Friday at 10 am. Thanks for tuning in to the show. I look forward to your future comments.