Fine Woodworking

Drill Presses

Double-Duty Drill-Press Shelf

July 27, 2016

Shopmade shelf keeps parts and bits close at hand and is ideal for catching wood chips.
Sanding on the Drill Press

March 30, 2016

Custom-made sanding drums let you smooth any curve.
Add a Handle to an Awkward Chuck Key

March 30, 2016

Because the chuck key is so small and short, releasing a bit from my drill press stresses my wrist and fingers more than anything else I do in the shop.…
Mirror Makes Belt Changes Easier

March 30, 2016

Some of my power tools require moving the drive belts by hand to change the speed. This is fine with me, except on some tools, like my lathe, I almost…
Drill Press Tips and Tricks

December 2, 2015

Do more with this tool by improving your basic setup and adding a few simple accessories.
Cushioned Depth Stop for Drill Press

July 29, 2015

An easy update to any drill press makes depth adjustments fast and toolless.
Tool Test: Drill Presses

July 29, 2015

Floor-standing models have more power, capacity, and convenience than benchtop models
Super-Simple Drill-Press Table and Fence

January 28, 2015

Easy to build from scraps, this fence and table setup increases accuracy and adjusts without tools.
Powermatic PM2800B Drill Press

October 24, 2013

Has a 1-hp motor, cast-rin table, and weighs in at around 250 lb.
Guide a Tap for Precise Threads

April 4, 2013

My latest woodworking project required several small brass parts that were drilled and tapped for threaded fasteners. I tried to cut nice straight threads in 1⁄8-in.-thick material, but I just…

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