Become a supporter on Patreon and get access to "as it happens" project videos, plus regular updates on what I'm working on: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843 I'll be doing all of my full build projects this way from now on, posting progress videos on Patreon and then putting them all together when it's finished to post here. This takes a bit of the video editing load off of me, since I'm doing smaller pieces as they happen, instead of one big long one at the end. How I made the twin screw gear connected vise: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqKWu5KeeL2Wc7w.html Get the plans for the gear vise: ibuildit.ca/plans/twin-screw-gear-linked-vise/ Plans for the drill press table: ibuildit.ca/plans/drill-press-table/ Drill press table build video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIKettBph7SzXdY.html The biggest thing I hated about my drill press was manually cranking the table up and down. The rack that makes that happen bent and wouldn't work right again after that, plus it's quite a reach around with a wooden table installed. The motorized lift was salvaged from an old reclining chair I took apart years ago (you can watch that here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2iAu7CAnrK-k6Q.html ) and is perfect for powering the table up and down. As for the vise, the idea occured to me while doing another project that it would be great for drilling into the ends of shorter stock, or for holding small parts while drilling. Since I wasn't using my twin screw vise where it was, I decided to use that. BUT a simple moxon vise would work as well. So, what's up with the split personality? Am I losing my mind? Maybe. But after 12 years straight of making videos, I need something interesting to keep me engaged. Doing this came to me when I thought about the changes I'd already made, and how I'd have to undo them to go ahead with this upgrade. So I had one of my typical pros and cons conversations with myself and thought it would be neat to act it out on video. Will I do it again? Maybe (most likely, actually), but it's harder than it looks and I can see myself skipping it because of that and how long it takes to film and edit.

@AdityaMehendale

Жыл бұрын

Might be a good idea to have an even number of gears - that way, the two levers would turn in a counter-rotating direction, and parasitic torques on the table could be made zero. The middle-gears need not all be the same size, that may help with the centering.

@carenclemmons5002

Жыл бұрын

Well what do you think of that# of gear suggestion John?

Not only an ingenious build, but your tolerance of that other guy is commendable.

This was fantastic sir.. One of KZreads OG’s of woodworking still bringing it… Thank you for all the entertainment and knowledge you’ve given us over the years

That by far is the coldest mad scientist (engineering) I have seen and probably will ever see for a drill press. Nicely done!

@_rlb

Жыл бұрын

Check out Marius Hornberger 😅

@apowell389

Жыл бұрын

@@_rlb will do

@n8guy

Жыл бұрын

@@_rlb yeah, his hydraulic clamping mechanism is 👌!

The opening was very well done. Your drill press mod is amazing, you certainly think outside the box.

You know, its been a while since I checked in on your uploads. Imagine my shock to know that you're perfecting video effects to the high level of craftsmanship that you apply to your woodworking. Thanks for the surprise, keep it up.

Hi John, I just love your new format of arguing with yourself on how to do the project. It must have taken you a month to edit the video. Great job

The editing was super fun on this. Great project too!

The back and forth banter between self and persnickety self is a fantastic feature to your already wonderful video and consice helpful educational comentary. All the best to you, watching you from Salvador, Brazil.

You never fail to impress us John. Always thinking outside the box. Repurposing parts and materials is always a plus. Great result. Thank you for sharing.

Hahaha loved the John & John parts! Now the voice over John has to make the working John stop making noise and wait so he can properly talk :D Great construction and voice over explanations as always!

Just when I thought there wasn’t anything left for you to improve! Great Job, and don’t listen to that other guy. He’s got nothing to add.

That last interaction with yourself couldn't be more spot on lol! Love it, keep up the good work my man! 🫡

That's some real improvement! Awesome design, John!

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

I am always in awe of your woodworking skills, plus sharing them with us woodworkers helps us save money on alot of things you produce. Thank you for sharing.

Awesome Build John!

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

You've got the coolest shop made saw I've seen on KZread. I'd love to see your take on a slider.

This. Is. Fantastic! I've been considering modifying to a square column. No need with this design. Been considering an xy table. Nope. Don't need it. I could go on... This is great, man. Really very cool. Another innovative tool mod from you that I can't wait to build myself. Nice job. Just, nice friggin job!

Love your tool mods John. Always have that "why didn't I think of that" moments watching your videos.

wicked cool, bud. wish I was half as innovative. glad there are those like you who share their genius. Thanks!

I think the vertically mounted CNC was the most useful part. Certainly a cool project, I just think there are too many places where things can get misaligned a degree or two so the holes aren't vertical anymore. Still, I loved the video, the effects and the editing!

Imagine if Matthias came over to add his thoughts. Great build once again. Cheers.

This is amazing thank you very much to share your journey with us

this is so so so so so cool. I wish I could drop everything and replicate this build. what an awesome design

John, you’re my f***n hero sir!

Amazed you get anything done with that guy always breathing down your neck! p.s. wonderful build, I love the combination of simplicity and complexity where it's needed, resulting in something that just works.

Fun video! And if that other know-it-all gives you any more trouble, we ride at dawn! 😂 Amazing work.

I love your shop of wood tools. I built my own 20 inch bandsaw and am so happy with it. I find i like making tools as much as I like making art projects. Great job.

I like the idea of a vise allowing to drill end grain on long pieces.

All these years and I never knew you have a twin 😂

Most folks attach their drill press vise to the drill press table, but you did it the other way round!

I will probably never build or upgrade anything like is done on this channel but I do enjoy watching these ingenious inventions come to life.

That's a GREAT project. A few years ago, I installed a DC gear motor on my drillpress to raise and lower the table. It works for my purpose. Now maybe, you might want to invest in a keyless chuck.

That has to be the best set up for a drill press I’ve seen on KZread

You conquered your shadow. Take your ❤ container and continue on your noble quest. Thank you for showing us the way.

Lovin the 2 Johns 👍

Great project and workmanship. Well done! I liked the new style of video too. Keep it coming.

I've had some full blown conversations with myself but that tops it all

John I gotta say that I love the mods you so thoughtfully added to an already awesomely user friendly drill press. Very glad that you let your creative muse talk you into that stroke of genius. Love the format of the video also. I had already viewed each of the five chapters, as it were, then got to enjoy the clever madness play out in all its glory. You did a nice job with being in two places at once and of course the final product rocks as per your usual magic. Thanks as always for sharing however you want.

Great job on the drill press upgrade John! that really turned out nice :) Thanks for sharing the video with us!😎👍💖JP

Great edit, John. Lots of fun :)

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay!

Wow, that is quite the contraption. Very original.

John your alter ego montage was fun. The drill press linear actuator lift table an vise really elevated the functionality.

That intro was fantastic.

A centerline across the clamp would be a great addition!

John, this is an amazing video. I love this format with your alter ego! Also I love the idea of this drillers vise.

You sir are a freaking WIZARD in the wood shop! Amazing project

I have been following your channel for several years . I was wondering what was happening , because there was quite a long break . I m glad that you reappeared in force with innovative ideas , as usual . Good luck in the future from Romania .

Glad to know I’m not the only one with an alter ego in the shop!

That video editing in the beginning was pretty dang good, unlike some professionals that do it for “vines” or “ticktock” that do it very poorly and people fucking freak out over how “cool” it was.

@EphemeralPseudonym

Жыл бұрын

Helps to have a workshop with workshop lighting, compositing is usually mainly affected by differences in lighting

Glad to see you two getting along well finally :)

Nice work. And the interplay with that other guy was a clever bit that we don't see very often. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

Was looking forward to this since you spoke about it on the other channel. Loved the edit and humour… great idea!

I could watch you all day! Not sure I could make the things you make so easy!

Like it , and the one on a vice . I put a similar table on mine without the stops but used a fence off an old drop/miter saw as a fence and attached it one side so can adjust it to any size wood . Give your " alter ego " the job ,see how he goes . should do more about lifting heavy blocks . I think egyptians uses shafts filled with water and locks and pulleys .

Great improvement. Love it.

Really awesome idea and execution, as always!

I needed this Thursday! John does it again!

Tip of the hat to the editor, they've really been doing the most for these edits 😂

Outstanding project and the editing was great 👍

Brilliant! I hope you’re some how protected against someone stealing this design.

i love the subtle "fuck off" you gave the content haters with the skit at the beginning, this is why i love your content.

Very Very great build and idea to include the vice! Thanks

😊😊 Love the ultra ego! 😊😊 Great project! Especially innovative vertical clamping!!

What a fantastic idea!! The new generation for drill presses and mortisers! Patent that idea!

Not sure I’ll approach this myself but it sure is the best drillpress setup out there. Nicely done!

Well done John! Love watching your vids

John that is outstanding..thanks for the video

Great video and project John, definitely a unique drill press now. 👌

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a very impressive upgrade.

An Engineering Marvel!!! Thank you!!!

Excellent video John, thank you. B.

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow. ADD A PRECISE x Axis adjustment / movement and this thing would be amazing...Great work

this build is outrageous

Great video! Only way to make that drill press better is to pull that sticker off the end of the belt cover.

Absolutely amazing! One of the real greats!

Excellent build John, love it

Awesome work John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Jay Bates level of editing in this one. Love it.

Really interesting what you did with your drill press. Never seen so far. Nice job. Regards, Arne 😁👍

What a fantastic idea!

Great video John. I acctually liked the alter ego part, espesially used to explain a bit of the process. I have a coupple of actuators I got a hold of and was planning to make a racking wise for my new workbench with them. But now with this video, I got more instpiration because I also recently accuired the electronics from an old "hospital" bed, it has a long actuator for lifting the entire bed and three more for the other functions. It might be a possibillity that I now have plans for a drillpress table with all three axis motorized.

Awesome idea, great execution

Love it. You guys are great together.

Great video Johns.

As you don’t turn the base, you can add marks to the vice for measuring

@JohnHeisz

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Good idea. Ones for side to side on the vise and ones for depth on the rails that move in and out.

I really enjoyed seeing the Heisz twins debate.

Editing is the best upgrade this drill press got in its lifetime 😂

lol, I think that I just recycled that exact linear actuator out of a powered chair for a similar use. To adjust my headstock on my Shopsmith while its in drill motor mode, which that particular one always is. Nice design, I may have to borrow a few ideas on mine.

We love the "Get the most of what I have" videos

Kudos, John! 🙂

Impressive build! 👍

I prefer the one with the beard, thank you for recording and sharing this with us

Awesome man! Love your work!

VERY Nice John!!

It's funny: there was by no means on my part any plan to follow Diresta and Cremona as a result of following this channel. But there it is.

Cool Project and cool presentation 👍

wait why is the video editing getting better and better still lmao you're a top tier content creator and engineer and woodworker keep it up

How long till there’s a button that moves it back and forth? Haha. I watch your videos all the time your one of my favorites. I love the cool ideas you have

As always, simply awesome.