Cheap Drill Press DIY
I decided to build a drill press for 12$.
I have mostly used design by Izzy Swan he have pretty good build videos: His YouTube Channel
Here You can see the video of my final product : https://youtu.be/Ogf9JVEOmrY
Now I can drill bunch of 90deg holes.. but why?
Thank you,
Materials and Tools
Materials:
1.Use your old corded drill or buy the cheapest one:
Example HF coupon for 12$ Drill: coupon
2. hose clamp
3. Scrap wood
4. Wood Screws
Tools
1.Table Saw (Can be done with a any saw, but have to changed little bit).
2. Drill.
3.Safety Glasses.
Aseembly
Create a slide by sandwiching wood pieces together.
Use paper as a shims between the wood.
Wax the sliding surfaces.
Assebbly
Secure the drill into the sliding carriage.
Take a square and make sure that the drill bit is 90deg to the surface. Use wedges if needed.
Add Handle and a spring to allow better pushing and returning.