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05-14-2008, 07:36 PM
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#1 | | DP Table Extension Wings Name: John Meshkoff City: Petaluma State: CA County: Sonoma Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 64  05-14-2008, 07:36 PM
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.
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05-14-2008, 07:49 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 47 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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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
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05-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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Name: Wayne City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Nifty idea, John!!! 
I believe I have the same drillpress. Now you got my 'wheels a turnin'  .
Great idea! 
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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 That's the best simple solution I've seen! You've inspired me! I plan to copy you to the letter! Thanks, man.
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05-14-2008, 09:08 PM
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Name: Glenn City: Baskerville State: VA County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 60 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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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 .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)")
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Name: Buddy City: Jamestown State: NC County: Guilford Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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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? | |
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05-14-2008, 09:32 PM
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Name: George City: Oxford State: NC County: Granville Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 69 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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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
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05-15-2008, 12:06 AM
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Name: John Meshkoff City: Petaluma State: CA County: Sonoma Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 64 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Dutchman
I was wondering what that was under your drill press to the left, red with a levered handle? Originally Posted by gator 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!
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05-15-2008, 08:57 AM
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Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 36 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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That's a great solution to save space. Imagine that - being able to clamp things to your drill press!
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05-15-2008, 11:06 AM
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Name: Don City: Yakima State: WA County: Yakima Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 68 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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What a concept! I wouldn't know what to do with a real table extension. Good idea, good design. I like it! 
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05-15-2008, 11:11 AM
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Name: Barry City: Davidson State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 40 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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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!!!
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