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ImPRESSive upgrades for my drill press

Updated: Oct 30, 2024

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 Dust collection: https://www.printables.com/model/820914-flexible-hose-for-dust-extraction 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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