small table for benchtop drill press

[MJB24]

Any ideas on something I can buy instead of having to build. Want to get my 8" tabletop drill press off my workbench and onto a sturdy table. I could then bolt it to the table and it would still be sort of portable by moving the table. I just cant find the right terms to search for this.

 

[jimreed2160]

Last time I needed something like that I got a small Craftsman table. It is sturdy with steel splayed legs, an MDF top, and a lower shelf. Right now it houses my chop saw.
http://www.sears.com/alligator-3inch-x-32inch-black-alligator-metal-pegboard/p-00912165000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[James-W]

I have a couple of these stands that I mounted power tools on. They are fairly inexpensive, are quite sturdy, and they work well for mounting things like a saw, a sander, things like that. It should work well for a drill press, although depending on how tall you are, it could be a little bit low. In that case, build the stand up a bit with wood so the drill press is sitting higher up.

https://www.harborfreight.com/29-inch-heavy-duty-tool-stand-95128.html

 

[Rbreddin]

I'm looking to build a (locking) wheeled cart that has the drill press facing one direction and a grinder on the rear facing the other direction.

similar to this:

 

[wolf_from_wv]

I don't think a 2 shelf Harbor Freight cart with the top flipped over is going to be tall enough or sturdy enough even with plywood to reinforce the top.

 

[crewchief888]

my benchtop drill press is on a SO 2 shelf cart.
flipped the top shelf over and added a piece of plywood.

in my case, it's a little top heavy, but i dont move it around much....

 

[lilredex]

Here's a few ideas, both purchased and DIY versions:

https://www.google.ca/search?biw=16...g..0.11.1081...0i67k1j0i10i67k1.0.hBZSXLo_kus

I prefer the DIY ones, this one I made about forty years ago from junk on hand. It weighs in around 150#...doesn't go anywhere and is stable on those three wheels.

 

[royesses]

I used one of the harbor freight grinder stands. I mounted a piece of 3/4" plywood on top and then the drill press.

Roy

 

[exmaxima1]

I have a couple of these stands that I mounted power tools on. They are fairly inexpensive, are quite sturdy, and they work well for mounting things like a saw, a sander, things like that. It should work well for a drill press, although depending on how tall you are, it could be a little bit low. In that case, build the stand up a bit with wood so the drill press is sitting higher up.

https://www.harborfreight.com/29-inch-heavy-duty-tool-stand-95128.html

+1
Very good stands, and very stable.

 

[Maui]

Why not sell the bench drill press and buy a floor standing model instead?

 

[dutchgray]

3 drawer filing cabinets with a bit of ply or steel to reinforce the top are about perfect for a drill, though one the same size that was designed for media storage is even more useful with more but shallower drawers.

 

[driftpin]

I have a 2x4 small-footprint bench, I'll have to get you a pic later, just screwed together w/construction screws, drill pilot holes to avoid splitting. Very stable. I use it for > a drill press stand, and you can alter the leg height to suit your needs.