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I'll be doing all of my full construct jobs in this manner from now on, posting progress videos on Patreon and after that putting them all together when it's ended up to publish here. This takes a bit of the video modifying load off of me, given that I'm doing smaller pieces as they occur, instead of one big long one at the end.
How I made the twin screw gear connected vise:
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Prepare for the drill press table:
Drill press table develop video:
The most significant thing I disliked about my drill press was by hand cranking the table up and down. The rack that makes that happen bent and would not work right again after that, plus it's quite a reach around with a wood table installed.
The motorized lift was restored from an old reclining chair I took apart years ago (you can see that here:) and is ideal for powering the table up and down.
As for the vise, the idea struck me while doing another job that it would be fantastic for drilling into completions of much shorter stock, or for holding small parts while drilling. Considering that I wasn't utilizing my twin screw vise where it was, I chose to use that. BUT a simple moxon vise would work also.
So, what's up with the split personality? Am I losing my mind?
Maybe. But after 12 years directly of making videos, I require something intriguing to keep me engaged.
Doing this pertained to me when I thought of the modifications I 'd currently made, and how I 'd need to undo them to proceed with this upgrade. So I had among my common pros and cons discussions with myself and thought it would be cool to act it out on video.
Will I do it again? Perhaps, but it's harder than it looks and I can see myself skipping it since of that and how long it requires to movie and edit.
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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:
https://youtu.be/LnbY0eHZ0CY
Get the plans for the gear vise:
https://ibuildit.ca/plans/twin-screw-gear-linked-vise/
Plans for the drill press table:
https://ibuildit.ca/plans/drill-press-table/
Drill press table build video:
https://youtu.be/VNjTn0WQM-s
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: https://youtu.be/-4LYNGnOXcA ) 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.
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!
That by far is the coldest mad scientist (engineering) I have seen and probably will ever see for a drill press. Nicely done!
That’s some real improvement! Awesome design, John!
Thanks 🙂
This was fantastic sir..
One of YouTubes OG’s of woodworking still bringing it…
Thank you for all the entertainment and knowledge you’ve given us over the years
Great project and workmanship. Well done! I liked the new style of video too. Keep it coming.
Great video and project John, definitely a unique drill press now. 👌
Thanks!
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.
The opening was very well done.
Your drill press mod is amazing, you certainly think outside the box.
I could watch you all day! Not sure I could make the things you make so easy!
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!
Not only an ingenious build, but your tolerance of that other guy is commendable.
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!
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 😀
Great construction and voice over explanations as always!
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.
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
Really awesome idea and execution, as always!
Glad to see you two getting along well finally 🙂