Shop Tips
High-Low Drill-Press Fence Does it All
Shopmade table and fence make it easy to use stop blocks and hold-downs for accurate, safe, drilling.
When using my drill press, I find that some workpieces need to be held down firmly, while others benefit from a stop block for repeat positioning. This two-position drill-press fence does both jobs perfectly. I can use it upright with a stop block or down low with a holddown— either one positioned anywhere along the fence’s length.
The fence attaches and adjusts quickly in both positions by means of T-tracks in the table. The fence is a plywood sandwich that I dadoed for the T-track and bolts. For the T-bolts that secure the fence to the table, I just drilled holes.
The hardware is from Rockler.com.
—DEAN M. VANDE GRIEND, Story City, Iowa
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
MicroJig Matchfit dovetail clamps
These unique clamps have angled tips that hold templates and fences in place without getting in the way.
Dividers
Incredibly useful for laying out, setting equal distances, and comparing measurements, these are an essential tool for any furniture maker.
Double Sided Tape
A thin woven core makes XFasten tape strong yet not too thick (0.008 in.), and helps it hold powerfully without being difficult to peel off.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
Sign up Log in