Thank you for this very clear video. The guide bushing discussion at 3:48 was the best explanation I have seen. I will build this plan of yours for mine. I have found this Bosch Drill Press to be excellent. The Bosch kit seems to be thoughtfully designed and well built. I have the SDS Bosch Blue Battery hammer drill, which invariably impresses the trades who see me using it, and then they borrow it,
Yep, convinced me too. I'm going to buy one and get rid of the large Chinese built, belt driven bench drill I have at the moment. Funnily enough, as a hobby woodworker, it was your comment about lightness and portability which clinched it for me and my very small shop.
I bought this drill press based partly on your review Paul. Very happy with it - does what I need. Been thinking about a table. My thoughts are answered. Thanks.
I’m late to the party with a comment but just wanted to say thanks Paul. I bought the Bosch PBD40 recently based on your previous review, and I’ve started building this drill press. Cheers mate! 👍
It's a few projects away yet but a little benchtop drill press is on the cards sometime this year I hope. I like the look of this one, I'll have to check out your review.
What is the benefit of using an add-on plywood table on top of the native Bosch drill aluminum machined table? Plywood does not guarantee stable and precise geometric dimensions and will often show variations in order of tenths of mm. Besides humidity variations will introduce additional errors.
Honestly.... I can't blame you. Drill press tables can be a little *mundane* as a topic, but I'm very glad to hear that it was still of value with the added tips and tricks :)
Bought this drill press and am just now planning my workbench build. This helped me realise I don't want the drill press to be on permanent display since I am a weekend DIYer so it'd be great to be able to store this. I haven't unpacked mine yet - can you tell me the dimensions of your drill press with the table you built in it's most compact form? I want to check if I can plan for it to be stored under my workbench. Thanks!
I'm wondering since it's relatively easy to move around whether it's possible to use this drill in a similar way to a magdrill? For example, can you place the drill on top of a large sheet of MDF, position the laser onto the desired location, and then drilling through the center of the drill base and onto the workpiece?
I upgraded my drill press to a Nova Viking, so I don't have this one on hand to check - theoretically "yes", practically might be a bit trickier. Yes, can absolutely drill through the table as its just aluminium. Or you could theoretically rotate it out of the way if you could clamp/otherwise secure it, though I believe there is a key that forces it into one orientation. You could grind/file that off so it rotates freer. The laser *may* need readjustment for pinpoint accuracy through the table
@@TheWoodKnight Yes, the possibilities with the Bosch drill press seem to be there if people are prepared to make the adjustments/modifications that are needed. Good choice re: Viking. Expensive, but worth it I think.
Nice! I got that drill press also! It certainly needs an upgrade. Not sure how many times the built in fastening device got stuck. Thanks for uploading!
@@TheWoodKnight One solution would be to just put a temporary piece of ply or mdf to raise the table a little above the fence. To be honest, i hadn't thought about it having notches!
If Bunnings don't/won't/can't order it (there is some weirdness with this drill presses availability!), Amazon AU do have them amzn.to/2HQX453 - cheapest price (according to CCC) was $245 :o
I love the PDB40 that I use in Sweden. I just wish that Bosch sold a 110 version for when I move back to the US. I guess I will just have to bite the bullet and buy Nova's Viking DVR benchtop drill press.
There's no "Bosch Green" in the US, is there? Its a bit weird they have never really released the green brand equivs under the Skil brand but with having sold that I guess they don't have a good "non-pro" brand to release such things under. US market too saturated?
@@TheWoodKnight I have never seen any greens anywhere Bosch is sold. It really is too bad as the low end market is very hit or miss from tool to tool even within the same brand. I have had terible luck with Black and Decker and Skil whenever I have gone for the cheap option, but the green line from Bosch has always turned out to be a solid choice.
Once you go giant chisel for paring tasks, you'll never go back. The extra mass is actually *amazing* to work with when you can. I'd recommend 38mm/1.5" chisel - or in my case, whatever mystery sizes I found under the house in my dads collection ;)
Hi, well done and very usefull. One question : where have you found your golden eccentric handles ? Impossible to find such handles ! Could you help me ? Thanks and regard. François
is there an advantage to using the router bushes? seems like a guided bearing bit is less steps and less room for error? as you wouldn't need to account for the offsets and have to create a dummy piece?
Dummy piece isn't *needed* but it is nice and quick to set everything in place. Using a (top) bearing guided bit is fine too, but can be trickier. You'd need a bit that isn't *too* long before it gets to the bearing OR you need much thicker template stock (or multiple layers) to handle it because you need to plunge to expose the bearing. Then if that doesn't get you deep enough, you might have to remove template stock and/or change bits to something thats a better length. There is certainly a time and place for both templating systems to exist :)
Well, five days ago I said I was going to buy one. Today it arrived - Amazon Spain was the cheapest I could find (Amazon.es). They're not cheap are they? Unpacked and working, it really is rather dinky and convenient to use - especially that speed change and depth stop. It's perfect for the DIY/hobby woodworker. What to do with my Titan bench mounted drill press?
They're from timbecon. I've "standardised" on their t track and t track accessories as they're slimmer at 3/8" deep instead of 1/2" deep like other ttracks. All their accessories are 5/16" thread instead of 1/4", so a little harder to find threaded inserts to diy parts
Paul, I've got a Hare & Forbes bench drill press like the one you once described so eloquently as "total crap" and are thinking of changing to something with variable speed. Are you happy with the Bosch and its accuracy? How's the run out? Is a 10mm hole 10mm or is it 10.1mm? Enjoyed the video BTW as I always do.
I lack the proper equipment to measure proper run out, so I can't give you measurements there. I'd just need a dial indicator for that, right? Subjectively, its better than the Hafco drill press *I* had in terms of runout (and other things). Last time I was in at Hafco, their newer drill press models looked considerably sturdier. I've got no idea on Carbatec/Timbecons home brand drill presses, I'd assume they'd sit in a similar boat. If you want variable speed without belts, the 'cheapest' model seems to be the Nova Viking for $1600! I'm *extremely* happy with the drill press - I still wish there was a 'bosch blue' model with maybe a bit more swing, bit more torque for the stupidly large forstner bits - but otherwise very happy for my use!
@@TheWoodKnight Yes, I have seen the Nova Viking and it is amazing but at $1600 I'm not so sure. The Carbatec and Timbecon's bench drill presses aren't variable speed so its basically the Viking or the Bosch and like you I wish the Bosch had a "blue" model which would fit perfectly in the market. BTW an inexpensive dial indicator is very useful for not only checking run out on your drill press but checking slot/blade alignment on your table saw and helping square fences on cross cut sleds
Bosch Drill video not in German :) I am part way into modding mine and making a drill/router table for it. A few pics here drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cnuvcO7E5fzrhYrpsatKKjQYfKmz0egI?usp=sharing . The modded base is working great for drilling in panels too. Makita Trimmer Router inserted btw
Did Dave Stanton feature that on his show a few weeks back? I swear I've seen that recently. That looks like a pretty kickass, able-to-be-transported-anywhere mobile workstation!
@@TheWoodKnight Yep that was mine. I do mainly Electronics and roast coffee inside the shed so the messy stuff needs to go outside or under a veranda. The ability to ignore the throat depth was the initial idea and it has sort of grown ;) Feel free to steal/borrow whatever you like from it.
Nice but I need several more expensive tools to make it like you have. I have a scroll saw and a circular saw, no router or bench saw so as it is it’s of no use to me
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Whoops, this published a day early because I'm bad at dates. I'll be home to answer questions and comments tonight (10hr from now)
This is a great design. So light and small footprint. I will make this this week. Thanks mate!
Thank you for this very clear video. The guide bushing discussion at 3:48 was the best explanation I have seen.
I will build this plan of yours for mine.
I have found this Bosch Drill Press to be excellent. The Bosch kit seems to be thoughtfully designed and well built. I have the SDS Bosch Blue Battery hammer drill, which invariably impresses the trades who see me using it, and then they borrow it,
Yep, convinced me too. I'm going to buy one and get rid of the large Chinese built, belt driven bench drill I have at the moment.
Funnily enough, as a hobby woodworker, it was your comment about lightness and portability which clinched it for me and my very small shop.
I bought this drill press based partly on your review Paul. Very happy with it - does what I need. Been thinking about a table. My thoughts are answered. Thanks.
I swear, I haven't been consuming Melange/Spice - I can't actually see the future :D
Paul Jenkins 😂😂🤣🤣
Thanks a great addition !
Hi Paul, I did make this table over Easter. Slightly different hardware (what I had) and some sexy red T-track. Really happy with it. Thanks.
I’m late to the party with a comment but just wanted to say thanks Paul. I bought the Bosch PBD40 recently based on your previous review, and I’ve started building this drill press. Cheers mate! 👍
Love it. I recently bough the Aldi one for $167.00. Looks very similar. I'm going to definitely build this table for mine. Thanks for your great work.
I've literally just bought this drill press. I think I might make one of these to upgrade it. Thanks for posting.
It's a few projects away yet but a little benchtop drill press is on the cards sometime this year I hope. I like the look of this one, I'll have to check out your review.
I recently got the same drill press, so I guess a table like that is the next step, great job
Love it!
Nice one Paul.. I too bought a PDB 40 recently and this table looks like a "must have" accessory. Many thanks.
Well done , thanks for sharing!
What is the benefit of using an add-on plywood table on top of the native Bosch drill aluminum machined table? Plywood does not guarantee stable and precise geometric dimensions and will often show variations in order of tenths of mm. Besides humidity variations will introduce additional errors.
I almost skipped this video. I'm glad I didn't. It had some good tidbits in there.
Honestly.... I can't blame you. Drill press tables can be a little *mundane* as a topic, but I'm very glad to hear that it was still of value with the added tips and tricks :)
Great work Paul. I also bought this drill press after seeing your video. I'll be building one of these too
great build Paul well done mate
Very nice satisfying project :-) Well done.
Bought this drill press and am just now planning my workbench build. This helped me realise I don't want the drill press to be on permanent display since I am a weekend DIYer so it'd be great to be able to store this. I haven't unpacked mine yet - can you tell me the dimensions of your drill press with the table you built in it's most compact form? I want to check if I can plan for it to be stored under my workbench. Thanks!
I'm wondering since it's relatively easy to move around whether it's possible to use this drill in a similar way to a magdrill? For example, can you place the drill on top of a large sheet of MDF, position the laser onto the desired location, and then drilling through the center of the drill base and onto the workpiece?
I upgraded my drill press to a Nova Viking, so I don't have this one on hand to check - theoretically "yes", practically might be a bit trickier.
Yes, can absolutely drill through the table as its just aluminium. Or you could theoretically rotate it out of the way if you could clamp/otherwise secure it, though I believe there is a key that forces it into one orientation. You could grind/file that off so it rotates freer.
The laser *may* need readjustment for pinpoint accuracy through the table
@@TheWoodKnight Yes, the possibilities with the Bosch drill press seem to be there if people are prepared to make the adjustments/modifications that are needed. Good choice re: Viking. Expensive, but worth it I think.
hey, thanks a lot for your video. Where did you find the rails ?
The t track? Timbecon most likely!
Cool table 😎 thanks for sharing 👍
Do you aslo have loose chuck and saft bearings in your PDP40?
Awesome work Paul! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Did you use washer for the four bolt at the bottom when sliding them into the T-rail?
Nice! I got that drill press also! It certainly needs an upgrade. Not sure how many times the built in fastening device got stuck. Thanks for uploading!
With a low enough fence, you'll also be able to still use the built in clamp. The v notches on it are super useful when drilling round stock!
@@TheWoodKnight One solution would be to just put a temporary piece of ply or mdf to raise the table a little above the fence. To be honest, i hadn't thought about it having notches!
HI, what was the finish used on the top, and is it suitable if it was MDF? thanks
Just a waterbased acrylic clear coat. It'd work fine on MDF - I've used it on that before.
cheers
Great vid Paul, thanks for sharing. I'm about to order one of these from the big green shed. your tips will come in handy. cheers mate.
If Bunnings don't/won't/can't order it (there is some weirdness with this drill presses availability!), Amazon AU do have them amzn.to/2HQX453 - cheapest price (according to CCC) was $245 :o
I love the PDB40 that I use in Sweden. I just wish that Bosch sold a 110 version for when I move back to the US. I guess I will just have to bite the bullet and buy Nova's Viking DVR benchtop drill press.
There's no "Bosch Green" in the US, is there? Its a bit weird they have never really released the green brand equivs under the Skil brand but with having sold that I guess they don't have a good "non-pro" brand to release such things under. US market too saturated?
@@TheWoodKnight I have never seen any greens anywhere Bosch is sold. It really is too bad as the low end market is very hit or miss from tool to tool even within the same brand. I have had terible luck with Black and Decker and Skil whenever I have gone for the cheap option, but the green line from Bosch has always turned out to be a solid choice.
Great job on a much needed table, mate👍🏽
I'm not sure your chisel was big enough for the job though! 🤔😉😂😂😂
Once you go giant chisel for paring tasks, you'll never go back. The extra mass is actually *amazing* to work with when you can. I'd recommend 38mm/1.5" chisel - or in my case, whatever mystery sizes I found under the house in my dads collection ;)
@@TheWoodKnight
🤣🤣
Who doesn't love a mystery!
It was bigger than the fix it finger guy's dowel rod!
@@TakamiWoodshop
True that, mate.
Looked like a Cheerio!
🤣🤣 bwahahaha🤣🤣
Hi, well done and very usefull. One question : where have you found your golden eccentric handles ? Impossible to find such handles ! Could you help me ? Thanks and regard. François
They were from Timbecon, previously they were blue but now they made them shiny! www.timbecon.com.au/torquata-t-track-cam-clamps
@@TheWoodKnight thanks a lot from France and … François !
is there an advantage to using the router bushes? seems like a guided bearing bit is less steps and less room for error? as you wouldn't need to account for the offsets and have to create a dummy piece?
Dummy piece isn't *needed* but it is nice and quick to set everything in place.
Using a (top) bearing guided bit is fine too, but can be trickier. You'd need a bit that isn't *too* long before it gets to the bearing OR you need much thicker template stock (or multiple layers) to handle it because you need to plunge to expose the bearing.
Then if that doesn't get you deep enough, you might have to remove template stock and/or change bits to something thats a better length.
There is certainly a time and place for both templating systems to exist :)
Well, five days ago I said I was going to buy one.
Today it arrived - Amazon Spain was the cheapest I could find (Amazon.es). They're not cheap are they?
Unpacked and working, it really is rather dinky and convenient to use - especially that speed change and depth stop.
It's perfect for the DIY/hobby woodworker.
What to do with my Titan bench mounted drill press?
I gave my old drill press to my uncle which made his week! Could set it up as a dedicated spindle sander perhaps?
hi, very useful informations, can You please tell me what kind of blade You used to cut slots for T-track ? Thanks :)
It's the entry level Freud dado stack - this one specifically! amzn.to/32RD5i0
@@TheWoodKnight Thank You :)
Nice 😎
Hi Paul, where did you get the nice cam handles from? About to update my PBD 40 with this table.
They're from timbecon. I've "standardised" on their t track and t track accessories as they're slimmer at 3/8" deep instead of 1/2" deep like other ttracks. All their accessories are 5/16" thread instead of 1/4", so a little harder to find threaded inserts to diy parts
Perfekt 👍
Got a plan for this one?
No, sorry, I was basing it all off the materials I had on hand and taking direct measurements from the existing table/pillar/etc.
@@TheWoodKnight All good! I have the same drill press so I'll just watch the video a few more times :)
Hi, the link for the plan is not working
There aren't any plans for this table?
@@TheWoodKnight , yesterday I got a webpage error, now i don't. But I can't find the plans for this project
@@massimobassan8003 Like I said, there aren't any plans for it.
Funny, I got tired of mine (Bosch pdb 40) not being sturdy enough and bought myself an ancient 100kg Arboga drill press 😊 instead.
Paul, I've got a Hare & Forbes bench drill press like the one you once described so eloquently as "total crap" and are thinking of changing to something with variable speed. Are you happy with the Bosch and its accuracy? How's the run out? Is a 10mm hole 10mm or is it 10.1mm? Enjoyed the video BTW as I always do.
I lack the proper equipment to measure proper run out, so I can't give you measurements there. I'd just need a dial indicator for that, right?
Subjectively, its better than the Hafco drill press *I* had in terms of runout (and other things). Last time I was in at Hafco, their newer drill press models looked considerably sturdier. I've got no idea on Carbatec/Timbecons home brand drill presses, I'd assume they'd sit in a similar boat. If you want variable speed without belts, the 'cheapest' model seems to be the Nova Viking for $1600!
I'm *extremely* happy with the drill press - I still wish there was a 'bosch blue' model with maybe a bit more swing, bit more torque for the stupidly large forstner bits - but otherwise very happy for my use!
@@TheWoodKnight Yes, I have seen the Nova Viking and it is amazing but at $1600 I'm not so sure. The Carbatec and Timbecon's bench drill presses aren't variable speed so its basically the Viking or the Bosch and like you I wish the Bosch had a "blue" model which would fit perfectly in the market. BTW an inexpensive dial indicator is very useful for not only checking run out on your drill press but checking slot/blade alignment on your table saw and helping square fences on cross cut sleds
#booshgang represent! Meetings on Tuesday mornings ?
I'll bring the borsch.
Bosch Drill video not in German :) I am part way into modding mine and making a drill/router table for it. A few pics here drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cnuvcO7E5fzrhYrpsatKKjQYfKmz0egI?usp=sharing . The modded base is working great for drilling in panels too. Makita Trimmer Router inserted btw
Did Dave Stanton feature that on his show a few weeks back? I swear I've seen that recently. That looks like a pretty kickass, able-to-be-transported-anywhere mobile workstation!
@@TheWoodKnight Yep that was mine. I do mainly Electronics and roast coffee inside the shed so the messy stuff needs to go outside or under a veranda. The ability to ignore the throat depth was the initial idea and it has sort of grown ;) Feel free to steal/borrow whatever you like from it.
perfect.. ttnx
Nice but I need several more expensive tools to make it like you have. I have a scroll saw and a circular saw, no router or bench saw so as it is it’s of no use to me
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