5 ways to IMMEDIATELY improve your drill press

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00:22 Drill Press Cart
06:11 Tool Organization
08:12 Drill Press Table
14:19 Drill Bity Caddy
15:49 Dust Collection
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@andyf8503 Жыл бұрын

I've been happy with my drill press table for 17 years. Then I watched this.

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I'm pinning this comment!

@ranflstci1357 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@martingagne3136 2 ай бұрын

lol same here

@mheermance 5 ай бұрын

The drawer front installation tip alone made this video worth watching.

@jack5402 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to find anything new in builds that hasn't been done dozens of times, but I've never seen anyone embed magnets to prevent bits from rolling off a work surface before, and that's something that you can use in other situations too. Nice build overall, extra kudos for the magnet trick.

@hansblonk1465 Жыл бұрын

Looking at the picture i reminded me of a router table… could be double function

@paulkolodner2445 Жыл бұрын

I glued some magnets to the underside of the top surface of my stepladder for the same purpose.

@Raven.flight 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work. I came here to KZfaq today to find a solution to my sad and sorry vertical drill press that was a hand-me-down from my deceased dad. I'm going to SO enjoy making this and give new life to his press.

@user-wt7ri8pm4g Жыл бұрын

I love how you say everything you're doing as you're doing it. Makes it so much easyer to follow your steps. Thank you sir

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@ederorellana9919 2 жыл бұрын

This video inspired me to build a stand for my drill press. I appreciate you sharing your tips and tricks to make the job easier. Great work! Thank you for sharing.

@DCSuperShine 7 ай бұрын

brand new woodworker here... just started last year and slowly improving my shop... definitely going to build all of these improvements for my shop!!! Thank you for all your awesome vids!

@MWAWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Glad I can help!

@JonasRabbe Жыл бұрын

Came across this from the algorithm, and I just wanted to say that I’m loving your style of video. The narration is super helpful, and your attention to detail is wonderful. Since I am in the progress of making a drill press table myself, it was a very timely video to watch as well.

@andrewpinson1268 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched a number of your videos now and have been watching videos like this for years. Pat yourself on the back you do excellent work from building projects themselves to all the additional things we look for to help us build them. Top 10% woodworking.

@JamesArvidson 9 ай бұрын

Love the video. You show a lot of great upgrades and show real world applications in a simple way. Thanks.

@Gogreenoo3 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Awesome features you added to your table. Nice simple cabinet construction too

@marvindavidson5103 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I loved the ideas, the pace, the camerawork and the build itself. The bit-catching magnet idea was genius. I've upgraded my full-height drill press in a whole different way, using specialized milk crates. Mine is practical, but yours is practical and beautiful! Thank you.

@AngieWilliamsDesigns Жыл бұрын

Yep. I find this super useful. This is on my list. I have a floor model drill press. It’s old and has some issues. I’ve been “storing” it for a friend for about 10 years now. I’ve wanted to switch to a small counter model like yours. Tomorrow my friend is bring me hers and this is what I plan to do. This may end up being my first cabinet build for the shop. I can already see how great it will be to get all my bits in one place. I laughed when you talked about having to get your box of bits out, open it and then go back to the drill. I only laugh because that’s pretty much what I do and I get annoyed. LOL. That plan bundle is looking better and better.

@jewdd1989 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best drill press mount I’ve seen. I love the magnets hidden under the Formica not to mention the ease of cleaning and the storage you built for the drill press itself is so smart. Thanks and look forward to more shop builds like this

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@DanielRustad 6 ай бұрын

I just inherited an old beat up table top drill press. Now I know how to bring it back to life! Thank-you!

@David-hm9ic 2 жыл бұрын

While I thought all of the drill press upgrades were worthwhile, your dust collection solution is my favorite. Simple and effective!

@jbenson9403 Жыл бұрын

Great build. I think many are now green with envy. I want to add that the statement, "and put it back", is the key to all organization of tools.

@stevenmalikoff1958 2 ай бұрын

Great comment! That phrase should be routed into a sign and fixed to the wall in all school woodworking shops.

@lambdaguy77 2 жыл бұрын

I started witching this because I thought it was going to be about drill jigs. I stayed because this is a really great build, and I really need to get to work building a drill press station like yours for mine. Thank you!

@jayblanchard4477 Жыл бұрын

I love these add-ons and I am inspired to upgrade my drill press cabinet now, especially the table. I love the dust collection addition, but I am thinking about attaching the strap to the block with a t-nut that can be positioned in the t-track. No extra hole in the table and the position can be moved to either track.

@BrenQ99 7 ай бұрын

You are a next-level genius. There is nothing you didn’t consider! This is SUPERB!!!

@painkllrrr 2 жыл бұрын

I am really liking that formica laminate table surface & the dust collection block idea - well done!

@idahopete9211 2 жыл бұрын

I like the drill caddie idea! The anti-roll away magnets is brilliant!

@eddieagha5851 Жыл бұрын

Excellent ideas! Love the Caddy and the Forstner bit storage! And the magnets are genius!

@enzothebaker22 8 ай бұрын

The magnet thing...just...yeah! Brilliant. Also, serious kudos on your editing/av work. Very easy for me to come back and use as a reference. Great job!

@foxhallww311 2 жыл бұрын

I always chuckle of the dust collections sucks jokes. Every single time! I am such a child :)

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

It's very tough to not make the dad jokes

@foxhallww311 2 жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks it's most welcomed though

@kenday7942 7 ай бұрын

Very nice job - not only a good presentation for drill press, your building techniques are really down to earth and effective and your presentation is easy to follow. And you don’t waste a lot of time but you explain things as you go along. There was a lot of little things in here that can be taken from this and applied to other things in the shop. All in all, an excellent presentation and and a very nice looking and well thought out project.

@MWAWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

🤗

@jonathanzj620 8 ай бұрын

A lot of grest unique ideas here i haven't seen elsewhere. Definitely plan to steal some of these. Thanks!

@briankinnaman6532 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that bit caddy is a great idea! I’m definitely gonna try to put that on my project list. Thanks for sharing!

@wildgoobsid5 2 ай бұрын

WOW. Someone who actually knows what a table saw guard is and uses it! Kudos to you!!!!! Great skills and videos! Cheers.

@MrLeram12 6 ай бұрын

The simplest one I needed bad...dust collection. Thanks for the video.

@arronking5561 Ай бұрын

Loved the dust collection idea. Next item on my to-do list!

@ederorellana9919 Жыл бұрын

I built my drill press cabinet following your lead in this video. I’m proud to say that it looks great and it’s much more convenient to have all the bits in the drawers. Thank you for sharing.

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@JerryTregaskis Жыл бұрын

I really like your drill press add-ons, especially the dust collection idea. Very impressed with the use of magnets!

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@danield954 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the magnet under the table for bits falling off. An upgrade I did to my drill press that you did not mention is converting it to a variable speed without changing belt positions. I did this by repowering the drill press with an old treadmill motor and controller.

@FixitFreeman Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a video? 😀… or please post a picture here?

@ginageith3861 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I like the table and the magnets. I hope Santa will help me make this over Christmas break. Thanks for the tip about metal fencing materials.

@gundamblaster5889 8 ай бұрын

I think my favorite feature is the table extension. I really like the amount of detail you have added which is the lament edge and surface of the plywood, and an adjustable metal bar for making straight drills and making sure the piece of wood will not go anywhere. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Especially for me since I am just beginning my DIY journey

@MWAWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Good luck on your journey!

@robertivey3268 8 ай бұрын

I will be building the drill press table for my drill press in the next month or so. That is a great idea. Thanks

@thewestendwoodworker Ай бұрын

Love the table !

@farshadbagheri Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tricks. Looking forward to using them on my next build.

@andrewbrown8148 2 жыл бұрын

Great upgrades~! I have a very old drill press table that I built years ago from a Wood magazine plan. It's been great, but I think it's time to upgrade and I really like the one you built. Looks like I have a replacement solution. Thanks much~!

@GaryLundgrenCrafts Жыл бұрын

Great video! Timely for me too. I have a new drill press arriving this Thursday, 3-16-23. I will use your ideas. Thanks! 👍👍

@HyperactiveNeuron 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I love your design for every part. The magnets are a stroke of genius. Easily the best part. I built a similar table a couple of years ago using melamine which didn't hold up as well as I had hoped. I used an 80/20 extrusion for a fence too. Best decision. Now I think I need to rebuilt it and definitely add the magnets. Awesome project 🍻

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

The 80/20 is the best. I have it all over my shop

@bucknboard Жыл бұрын

Excellent build and very ingenious. On thing you might consider is to use threaded inserts for the t-track under the table. I had the same scenario and T-track was constantly coming loose (granted the substrate wasn’t plywood lol😂). Keep up the fantastic videos sir!

@danielschilke2994 Жыл бұрын

Love the magnets in the top. So sick of bits rolling off into the abyss behind. Definitely adding to mine. Thanks for the idea!

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Yeah the magnets rock

@andrewbieger5004 2 жыл бұрын

Great build on the drill press stand. Using the 80/20 extrusion was way cool for the DP fence. I never knew you could use traditional T bolts in those slots, so tone of possibilities exist for the Misumi products.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have used Misumi several times over the years. It was such a great find for shop jigs

@andrewbieger5004 2 жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks Thanks. If possible, it would be great if you could give us a primer on the use of the stuff, particularly with regards to compatibility with T bolts, etc. I know they have many series of extrusions and have now idea where to start.

@scope21 2 жыл бұрын

Nice drill press stand and table, one of the better ones I've seen on KZfaq! Really dig the dust collection strap, so simple but effective

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah dust collection is so frustrating at the drill press. I wanted to keep it simple

@davidpage4963 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressed by all aspects of your upgrades. Uber functional and really sharp looking.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@saliyalokeshwara7055 2 жыл бұрын

While the pimped out drill press was impressive. I was amazed by how easy your cabinet carcass was made. Absolutely loved the video

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah it's a super simple stand. Just a quick box 👍

@terryevans1976 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. My old drill press needs this upgrade.

@jplieurance 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. Information overload from all the cool ideas! Thank you!

@stephenpohlman326 Жыл бұрын

Just finishing the drill press table/storage. Very well thought out and presented.

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@V1N_574 2 жыл бұрын

The magnet is such a great add on like fine wine!!! I love the whole build!!!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the magnets are a great help 🧲

@markburton9712 6 ай бұрын

Cracking stuff, well done mate.

@lucasjw 2 жыл бұрын

Great design with some helpful details I’ve never seen before! On dust collection, I’ve found putting the hose as close as possible to the bit gets nearly everything, even with a Forstner bit.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

That's the key. I've also tried using my 4" hose, but it's just too intrusive and can get in the way of operating the drill press

@keithgarcia5271 2 жыл бұрын

Try adding a step down adapter from 4" to 2" which will increase the velocity as it tries to maintain airflow. While you're down to that diameter, consider adding on one of the flexible semi-rigid hoses that hold shape and position to manage the perfect position close to the bit and stock.

@fredkoch1109 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific build. Really like the forstner bit storage idea and thanks for info on the extrusion.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Fred!

@barbaracipiti9056 Жыл бұрын

I really like the bit caddy. Nice work! Love the video!😊

@josh5680 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on Misumi. Didn't realize they were so inexpensive direct from the manufacturer.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are great. Their website is a little intimidating but you get exactly what you want. Lots of specifications you can define

@seansysig 4 ай бұрын

The bit caddy with magnets is a must have!

@JustinShaedo Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was great. I'm going to at magnets under the edge of so many things. The dust collection is great too. Getting most of the chips is good, getting the dust is even better.

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😁

@robertjames-life4768 Жыл бұрын

Great table, love the magnet idea!

@cnctroubleshooting9052 4 ай бұрын

Wow… just…wow… you solved problems I didn’t realize I had. Favorite hack is undoubtedly the sacrificial off-center circular plate (12:20) in the center of the table that you can rotate to get a new drilling area when you need it to eliminate blow out on the back side of your work piece. Nice work

@Shotsmoky Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Going to try my had at one this week. Thanx for posting.

@brians7749 2 жыл бұрын

"This solution really sucks." LUL GREAT VIDEO - love the forstner bits storage and the dust collection ideas - simple but effective solutions. Thanks for sharing your ideas and woodworking knowledge with us - I learn something every video!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@tammamakkari8046 2 жыл бұрын

Quiet inspiring and creative. You are my favourite cabinet builder out there, love your techniques and efficiency 👏👏

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@andyjame5608 9 ай бұрын

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzfaq.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!!

@peckerwood3556 2 жыл бұрын

That’s genius dust collection thank you

@williamgray8054 2 жыл бұрын

The whole project was fantastic

@CustomCutsByChris 2 жыл бұрын

Great solutions as always, Matt. Keep it up!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@jeffreysmith5018 2 жыл бұрын

Love the caddy idea. Magnets are a great addition - very slick

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

The magnets are pretty handy

@travisfranks2826 Жыл бұрын

Love the new table ideal and will be adding it to my drill press Thanks

@TheVideoGameVault 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the magnets idea. Nice work!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ChrisHornberger Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Well done. That's all the words needed.

@tomfield2292 2 жыл бұрын

The T-track on the bottom is genius for attachment to the original drill press table. I"m about to embark on building one, and was wrestling with this problem

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

It's so much simpler and clean too

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice work, Matt! It turned out great! 😃 I need to make a table for my drill press as well! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 🙌

@pointblankokc Жыл бұрын

Man I dig these ideas. No BS, all good stuff. Good video man.

@RonLeblanc Жыл бұрын

So many good ideas here. Thanks for sharing.

@philshock3805 2 жыл бұрын

Some really awesome suggestions! Love your solution for holding the vac hose. I made a very similar drill press table by laminating 3 pieces of 1/2 baltic birch plywood, complete with track runners for hold downs and a homemade fence. I cut a rectangular hole in the top layer thinking it'd be easy to make replaceable inserts. It turned out pretty well and I made a bunch of inserts. Only problem is -- I NEVER have to replace them because I still use a scrap pieces on top of the table when drilling holes. lol

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

😂😄😂😂 I used to have a table with rectangle inserts and I never changed them because it was a pain to pop them out. I'm hoping this way just rotating it is simple and I'll actually do it.

@philshock3805 2 жыл бұрын

@@MWAWoodworks Lol Would love to hear how the circle works for you in the long run -- agree spinning would be easier. Mine are easy to flip around or swap out, I just can't get past the idea that a single hole is going to require more effort (minimal as it may be), and add another step the next time I have to drill something. Definitely a mental obstacle and sounds silly but I've found it's too easy to keep a piece of MDF on the table and freely move it around. John Heinz has a video where he made a new drill press table sans replaceable inserts for the exact same reasons. Mentally, I went ... YES! haha At any rate, keep up the fantastic work ... appreciate the heck out of you!

@SweSuf 2 жыл бұрын

The vacuum hose attachment was my take home item!

@AlexanderEresov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Gluing magnets is a very nice truck, I'll do it too!

@csemeniu 2 жыл бұрын

Dust collection setup, simply, effective, genius.

@dakine215 2 жыл бұрын

The Forstner Bit storage build is an invaluable tip!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

So simple and so so much better than the box!

@tazymonster 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tool caddy and the dust collection

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the tool caddy is surprisingly handy when I'm working with more than one bit at a time

@rflournoy 2 жыл бұрын

Great upgrades! I like all of them and it gave me the ideas I need to upgrade my drill press. Thanks!!!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@pathardage1880 6 ай бұрын

Nice project. I like what you did.

@rnb5649 7 ай бұрын

Smart, really enjoyed your designs and thoughts.

@mustangk62 Жыл бұрын

14:15 "...when my project's over, I can take everything and put it back where it belongs" Dude! 🤣 We saw the forstner box!!

@robertdiffin9136 Жыл бұрын

I love the simple solution for dust collection!

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Yeah it works well!

@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop 2 жыл бұрын

This.is brilliant! My favourite? All of them. I'll be adding this to my shop soon!!!!

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@grahamehayne2180 4 ай бұрын

I got to make one of those table tops for my drill press what a good job

@deanpratley125 6 ай бұрын

Great ideas, good job!

@MWAWoodworks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙌

@illuminant1129 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Well done !!!!

@hdwoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. And liking your content. Thanks for sharing. The embedded magnets were a great idea.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@Rodbuilder109 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas I think I will put some to use for my drill press.

@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best drill press table I've seen, since Shop Nations drill press table lol. Shout to Travis for the under the table t-track idea. Touch of genius right there. Lots of features that are here and there from other drill press tables I've seen out there 👌🏻. I use magnets as much as I can in the shop but the idea to stick them under the table to catch any bits, didn't and prob would have never occurred to me. GENIUS. The caddy for bits at the table, I've seen that a lot around, specifically on Pinterest, BUT, never really thought it would make a good solution, simply b/c I'd be too lazy and leave the bits there as oppose to putting it up where it goes. Just a personal issue I guess 🤦🏻‍♀ lmao. The best feature, at least to me is the shop vac so simple yet, never would've thought about this at all.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Travis and I discussed the t track on the bottom! Super genius idea 💡

@davidcole333 Жыл бұрын

That's going next level...then taking it up a notch. The only thing I can possibly think of is adding a sanding drum to give your drill press that capability.

@tarz9386 2 жыл бұрын

I added a light to mine. You did a good job.

@MWAWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a light on this one, but that's a good add on also!

@Lumberhacksteve Жыл бұрын

Thanks MWA, got the plans and have started the build. One thing I note, is that the quality of Ply you have looks exceptional. In Australia we are very limited on quality ply with out spending a fortune. I have already spent over $340 on materials and thats not even using premium ply. I will do a video etc for Aussies with metric conversions and explaining about rubbish wood. Where do you get your wood from. What are your major outlets like.

@MWAWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Wow that's a crazy spend for such a small project. I wish you luck and look forward to your video. I get my wood locally in Nashville.