This is super creative. I’ve seen a few other ways to do this but this one is seems very easy and straightforward. Great job!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

Great idea. You can get longer service life on wood projects with threaded holes if you harden the threads with a little CA glue. We use this method all the time on our RC model airplanes. Hope this helps you. Keep the great videos coming.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great idea! I'm not sure I need it on this particular project, because hopefully I won't be removing it much, but I use threaded holes a lot, so that will help. Thanks!

That's a nice idea. I like your videos, particularly because of your"no nonsense" style of presentation, which takes you to the meat of the project without dilly dallying. Thanks for the video

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And I agree - I hate videos that take too long to get you to the point. It's something I struggle with when I'm editing - sort of like a movie editor who has to cut a movie down from 6 hours to 2 hours. The question is always "Do I really need this part?" Glen over at DIY Creators is my inspiration. kzread.info/dron/hKlSK39lLg8eZHIX0iVzLA.html

@vksubra1953

6 жыл бұрын

The Newbie Woodworker Thanks. I like Glen too.

My 10 year old Ryobi 10" bench drill press must have been made at the same Chinese factory as yours! I have looked at too many 'how-to' videos for making a drill press table only to realize the annoying crank is ALWAYS in the way! Your solution is both simple and elegant. Thanks for the video (I just wish I had found it a couple of years ago when you posted it... :).

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't surprise me if they were made at the same place, probably using the same specs. And glad you finally found this video. 😄

GREAT project Dan. This is one of the easiest AND cheapest auto risers so far. You could also make a handle for those little ups & downs when you don't want to get out the drill. This is definitely on the TO DO list - that list keeps getting longer and longer! !! !!!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you make a handle, I'd be curious how well it works. And sorry about adding to your TO DO list. 😛

Just what the doctor ordered! I'm definitely trying this on my drill press, as I need a real drill press table but that damn crank is in the way. This is a much better alternative to other methods I've seen. Easier and more practical.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help. 😄

I've been racking my brain on this kind of project. You just gave me my answer! Thanks for sharing your ingenious idea.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome! 🙂

I really like this method - great video

@TheNewbieWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

BEST IDEA I HAVE SEEN SO FAR. GOOD JOB.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😄

Great idea, I will give it ago. Thanks for the video.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I’ll absolutely be doing this to my drill press! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it works out.

@timflanigan8586

6 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

👍

Yes, definitely a great idea. I like your channel because you constantly come up with simple useful ideas that the average hobbyist can build and use. Thanks for sharing.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And sorry I didn't reply earlier. KZread decided to hide your comment from me for a while. 🤨

@mikeygee2465

6 жыл бұрын

The Newbie Woodworker . No worries. Thank you.

That's a great Idea! I wish I would have found this a few weeks ago. I've been building a drill press table for my floor model. Since I had the same crank problem but more space I just elevated the table on the cast iron table to give me clearance. The power feature is great but a hand wheel mounted under the table would work great since I don't raise and lower the table that often and then only an inch or two at a time. Again good job and it gives me more ideas which I find as the most valuable part of watching videos.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I agree - the best part of watching KZread videos is the ideas I get from them, which a lot of times has nothing to do with the subject of the video. Anyway, glad to help! 😄

Thanks for the idea and instruction

@TheNewbieWoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome! 😄

I might do this and dedicate a corded drill and mount. Then I'll rewire it with a momentary toggle switch for up and down. Great idea Newb...!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck. 🙂

This is much easier to make and much less cost than using the bevel gears. Thanks

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 😄

Thank you so much for this brilliant idea. Simple but really efficient

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help. 😄

What an ingenious idea, Dan! I have a similar drill press and it is a PITA to move the table up and down. I really like your solution. I’m looking forward to seeing your drill press table video as well.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Coming soon! :)

Pretty slick, Dan... a little work saves a LOT of annoyance... I'm inspired! At 2:00 you mention viewers could try to drill and tap the socket for a setscrew... that would likely be problematic since the steel for a socket is generally hardened/toughened to make the socket durable which also makes it extremely difficult to drill and tap... so you adapter method is much more practical. Good work on the video... Best, Matt

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt. I didn't know that about sockets, but I guess it makes sense. But now I want to go try it. :) I guess it'd probably ruin my drill bit, though.

Great idea, thanks.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome! 🙂

Good job Dan! What a great idea!! I wish my table was like that but “nope” no such luck. I look forward to seeing the video on your table build. Thanks for sharing Dan!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Been looking for exactly that solution for ages. Thanks!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome!

A very cool idea

@TheNewbieWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😄

Newbie Dan , I love your videos always a bit of fun but very informative. Just got a pillar drill and made the table but getting to that crank is a pain so your great idea is perfect . Thanks for the inspiration and the great vids . As we say in England " top banana fella " 😁🤗

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Woodsmith has what I think is an even better implementation, using some gears: www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-table/. If you click on the video thumbnail (you have to look around to find it), you can get a good enough idea of how they did it. I'd like to change mine to this at some point in the future.

Exactly what I was looking for Thanks a bunch!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I recently replaced this with a metal rod, and used these gears: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHKJSF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It was harder to get it correct, but it works smoother.

A very good idea

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

Great idea, I´m always hitting something when turning the drill press' crank.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, me too. But not anymore! :)

I will add my voice to the “why didn’t I think of that “ chorus. I am going to follow your example for my own drill press

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 😄

I groan every time I need to adjust the height of my drill press. I like this idea. Have you considered purring some kind of mounting block to the underside of you drill press table to hold the adapter in place?

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, I've thought about it. Right now I have a rubber band stapled to the bottom of the table. (I edited it out of the picture.) It's working well enough, and I may stick with it. We'll see.

First time to your site, well done video, looking forward to more stuff in the future!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to have you aboard! 😄

Very nicely done my brother, I like the idea to thank you :)

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the inspiration, in my case I have a HF floor model, and the gear to raise & lower are misaligned or just junk. I bought the 105-degree thing, but it was too lightweight, so I ended up using a 3/8" socket setup. A 9/16 socket fits over the shaft, drilled a hole thru the socket and shaft which now gives you a 3/8" square drive. Used 3 flex elbows and extended it to the front of my table. Just use a ratchet to raise and lower it. I could use a drill, but it's too jerky because of the POCrap HF product.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you got something working. 😄

I be make that puppy 👍👍 Thank you

@TheNewbieWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 👍

You clever guy you. Nice job.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very clever. Thank you. Keep the videos coming. Have you seen Izzy Swan's videos? He has many battery operated, screw driver driven thingies.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and yes I have. In fact, one of his videos was the inspiration for this.

I have the same problem...great solution...thx

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome!

Great Idea,,,,Keep up the good work, nice vid

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill! Great smile, by the way. :)

Thank you for the videos.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome!

Dan, Dan here, too! Any chance of you making a video on your final drill press table? I like your design - and maybe it is in the videos, but I searched and could not find one. There are at least a dozen out there, but your seems simple and effective. And - I love the crank extension tip in this video!! Like you, I'm a 62 y/o newbie woodworker (been doing it for roughly 5 years). I'm retired (or just tired), and have given up by lifelong hobbies of "mechanicing" on race cars, motorcycles, and even my car other than routine maintenance. I still however, work on my own and many neighbors small engines (yard equipment, pressure washers and such). If you've settled on a drill press table design that covers 90% of the routine tasks you do, I'd love some details. Thanks in advance, Other Dan

@TheNewbieWoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a final video, and I'm not going to make one, because I think this one's better: www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-table/. 😄

Thanks mate good video

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome!

So what did you do for the other side of the shaft, the tightening screw?

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't done anything for that. 😏

I'm looking to do this thanks to your idea, has anyone considered using one of those universal sockets on the crank shaft? Would it hold?

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

I just saw this yesterday: www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-table/. They use "miter gears", and I'm definitely going to try them. I like what I have, but this looks better.

Great Idea. I have that same drill press and have the same issue with the crank. I am thinking that if I made that crank like you did then I would always have to have a drill handy, and don't really care for that aspect. I wonder if there is another way to get the table up and down without the drill or slowly by hand. Got to be right? Thanks for the video.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You might take a look at this video from Izzy Swan. I know he uses a drill also, but I'm thinking you could put a crank handle on it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6tqmrtqaKieaLg.html

@billinfarmington5189

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with my Novatek drill press and putting on a large table. I used the cast iron handwheel from grizzly but it doesn't work too well because of the reduced leverage but it is usable. I used the same wheel on my Delta jointer when the plastic knob for positioning the fence broke from age. Much better. Will try this new solution as well on the drill press.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

@@billinfarmington5189 Good luck!

What a great idea! My Delta floor mounted drill press has a very poor handle set-ups and I'd like to try this. Do you think your plan would work on a full-size press?

@TheNewbieWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Probably not, but I've since changed to using these: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHKJSF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I think they'd work. But they're a lot of work - I used a steel rod woth some bearings like these (I think): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TQ6J4WQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and some collars like these www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DXWMHXF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1, although those aren't available anymore but I'm sure someone else makes them. Good luck!

@DonBradway

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbieWoodworker Thanks, Dan! We're still looking forward to more videos. How about one on making one on to to make accurate 45 degree picture frames?

@TheNewbieWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

@@DonBradway Good idea, except that I need to watch videos on how to do it before I can make my own. 😂 I'm horrible at it.

@DonBradway

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbieWoodworker LOL! You're my hero! ;-)

@TheNewbieWoodworker

Жыл бұрын

@@DonBradway ❤️

I considered something similar on my little craftsman drill press, but since it only has 3” of travel, I’m prob going to just get a different drill

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

👍

Newbie Dan! It has been overa year, and I was wondering if you still use this solution to crank the DP table up and down. Thanks!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, David! Yes I do, but I'd like to switch to what Woodsmith uses here (I don't *think* you need to get the plans): www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/drill-press-table/. They use what they call "Miter Gears", and if you search Amazon for "miter gear" you can see right away what they're using. But what I have works good too.

@CindyL4261

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbieWoodworker I’m making it today! Have all the parts ready to go except the crank handles. My drill press handle broke when it fell over. Good lesson on why you should bolt a top heavy benchtop drill press to your mobile table. Been raising & lowering it with a wrench for 2yrs. The wrench frequently slips off & I have to remove the table each time. Decided life is too short and it’s time for a solution!

@TheNewbieWoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

@@CindyL4261 Awesome! Let me know how it works out.

👍👍👍👍👍

@TheNewbieWoodworker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you , lol

Now just need a small 1/8 hp sewing machine motor with a momentary contact switch attached to that shaft. Strap it to the side of the drill press motor.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

I thought about something like that, but I don't know enough about Motors.

Do you have a link for those inserts?

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Which inserts?

@NomadMakes

6 жыл бұрын

No worries. You posted them in the "knobs" video.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Cool.😀

😘😘😘

@TheNewbieWoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Izzy Swan made a similar rig several years ago! And Red Green used a battery powered mixer to drive a Van crank up windows. Seeing your video reminded me of that episode of the Red Green show. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWGosqt6qMrMZZM.html

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Izzy Swan's video was one of the inspirations for this. In fact, I was originally going to make this like Izzy did, but then I came up with a different way of doing it.

You are local to me. We should get together.

@TheNewbieWoodworker

6 жыл бұрын

Looks like there are several of us in the area. Maybe we should plan a lunch or something.