DP Table Extension Wings

[johnpipe108]

I finally whipped up some quick wings for my drill press tabletop, just in time for my park bench restoration project:

Material is 1/2 inch birch shop-grade ply from Lowes, and the right-hand wing is hinged to keep it out of the way when using the lathe:

Threaded inserts are used on both sides for attachment; the 1/4-20 hex bolts may be seen stored in the inserts in this shot.

 

[TracyP]

Pretty cool how you hinged the right side. I am actually looking at building one of those for my cheapo drill press. You have given me the inspiration that I need to get started. Thank You

 

[Canuck]

Nifty idea, John!!!:icon_thum:icon_thum

I believe I have the same DP. Now you got my 'wheels a turnin':eusa_thin:eusa_thin:eusa_thin.

Great idea!:widea:

Wayne

 

[JackLeg]

:eusa_clap:eusa_clapThat's the best simple solution I've seen!

You've inspired me! I plan to copy you to the letter!
:widea:

Thanks, man.

 

[Glennbear]

Nice solution John, drill press tables are infamous for their lack of real estate. I like your shop sign, that motto justifies the usual state of my workspace :gar-La;

 

[Dutchman]

I like it Johnpipe. I might have to borrow some of your ideas too.

I was wondering what that was under your drill press to the left, red with a levered handle?

 

[gator]

I was wondering what that was under your drill press to the left, red with a levered handle?

If that is brass I see on the table, I would say he is a reloader.

George

 

[johnpipe108]

Originally Posted by Dutchman
I was wondering what that was under your drill press to the left, red with a levered handle?

If that is brass I see on the table, I would say he is a reloader.

George

Right in one! I reload the .303 British for my #4 Mark I Enfield WWII rifle, but my favorite is the Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine in U.S. Govt 45-70, model of 1873:

I built the carbine from a cut-down "Fake Springfield" originally produced by Francis Bannerman, using a modern-made replica stock and buttplate and original Springfield Armory parts obtained from Dixie Gun Works.

And of course, there's my home-brewed cobobolo peep sight which I added last year:

I use a black powder loading, those are the empty shells seen in the photo, and the red item is a Lee basic reloading press.

A nice loud BOOM! ... and lots of smoke!

 

[Bas]

That's a great solution to save space. Imagine that - being able to clamp things to your drill press!

 

[KC7CN]

What a concept! :icon_thum I wouldn't know what to do with a real table extension. Good idea, good design. I like it! :eusa_danc

-Don

 

[BarryC]

Oh great another good idea to add to my ever increasing list of things to make for the shop....

Really nice job on the extensions!!!