A Couple Stationary Tools
Drill Press
This table upgrade is long overdue. Historically, I have just clamped a scrap piece of flat stock onto the steel table and did my best to secure the item to be drilled onto it.
This new table has a few t-tracks to apply various clamps and a fence to support the wood.
Most importantly, the table is now raised and lowered from the front, which allows for a few inches in the rear of the table for routed-out tray space to hold the chuck key and bits. There is a magnet embedded on each side to help stop bits from rolling off the table.
The top of the table slides in and out to provide more drilling positions, and the circular backing plate rotates to provide a fresh position.
Foot Switch
After the third replacement paddle switch stopped working, I decided not to install a fourth and instead purchased this foot switch from Amazon. The first foot switch was plastic, and I expected it to fail within weeks, so I bought this aluminum version.
It works wonderfully and allows me to use both hands to work on dust control and the machine. Highly recommended.
Routing & Sanding
This is the New Yankee Routing station on the left. I made a few slight modifications on the inside for better dust collection, including a 4” port—that really clears the cabinet!
I added a Jessem lift and will add a motor from Woodpeckers one of these days.
Miter Saw
The house came with this basic bench in the garage. I have yet to decide how to lay out this side of the shop.
So, while I ponder, I added a piece of T-track, made a sliding stop block, and a movable support. This saw does not get much use, mainly just rough-cutting stock down to a manageable size.