The drill press isn't the most celebrated or exciting tool in the shop, but certainly is an important one and that's why in this video, I'm going to show some love to my Bosch PBD-40 by addressing a few niggling pain points with a couple upgrades as well as mount it to my workbench.
LINKS TO HARDWARE / FILES (NO AFFILIATION!)
T-Track:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/145918702153?var=444962210474
3D Printable handles:
https://www.printables.com/model/43828-bosch-pbd-40-wheel-knobs
https://www.printables.com/model/153460-bosch-pbd40-knob
Dust collection:
https://www.printables.com/model/820914-flexible-hose-for-dust-extraction
Diaso double sided tape:
https://shop.daisosingapore.com.sg/collections/scdouble-faced-tape/products/4549131534887
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - The plan
3:24 - Removing the base and marking out the top
4:38 - How to cut a hole, and how not to cut a hole
5:14 - First modification
6:53 - Using up the coasters
7:55 - Making drawers
9:44 - Mounting T-Track
11:02 - Installing the drawer slides
12:02 - Shim me timbers (or drawer)
15:51 - Installing drawer fronts
17:15 - Re-installing the cabinet and top, and 3D printed upgrades
21:20 - Final thoughts and thanks
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