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Easy-Access Shelf for Drill-Press Accessories
July 17, 2008

This shelf, made from 3/4-in.-thick Baltic-birch plywood, keeps bits and other accessories for my drill press close by and prevents them from rolling off onto the floor. After cutting the…
Sacrificial Insert Makes for Cleaner Drilling
December 4, 2007

A drill-press table with a removable insert helps eliminate blowout while drilling.
Drill-Press Chuck-Key Holder
November 7, 2007

When I finally tired of having to search for my drill-press chuck key every time I needed to change a bit, I made a little nest for it right on…
Support Sling for the Drill Press
November 7, 2007

Recently I needed to drill precise holes in 10-ft.-long posts. The drill-press table was about 52 in. high, and I needed to support the post at the same height. My…
Stir Paint with an Old Kitchen Beater
July 27, 2007

Last year, while making strawberry shortcake, my wife discovered that her mixer no longer worked. I went out to the shop, got my cordless drill, placed a single beater in…
Extend the Locking Lever on Your Drill Press
July 26, 2007

My drill press is a big floor model, but the locking lever for the table is too small to apply adequate torque to lock it in place. Further, it is…
Magnetic Fence for the Drill-Press
November 16, 2006

Rather than build a complicated auxiliary drill-press table with an adjustable fence, a simpler solution is to use a 12-in.-long magnetic tool-holder as a fence. The magnets in the tool…
Pinning a Mortise-and-Tenon Joint
October 29, 2006

A simple jig helps locate and drill holes for pinned joinery.
Get More From Your Drill Press
January 1, 2006

The right bits, jigs, and techniques turn a metalworking tool into a versatile machine for woodworking.
All About Power Tool Jigs
November 5, 2005

The anticipated use for any given power tool is only a small portion of what it can actually accomplish in the shop when coupled with innovative jigs and fixtures. The…

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