What are the slots/opening in a drill press base for?

[wcemail]

I don't recall ever seeing a drill press that did not have the slots or openings in a drill press base. My Rigid floor model has two slots that are rectangular shaped with a larger square at one end. (See Bad Quality Picture)

Also, I have never seen anything attached to those openings.

Thanks for looking and thanks in advance for satisfying my curiosity if you have the answer.
Warren

 

[Bobf]

Slots are for a large hold down bolt, the "square" at the end is to drop the bolt head thru then slide to required position to hold down a vise, rotary table, special fixture etc.

 

[454ragtop]

Tee bolts are placed in the large hole and slid into the slot to hold a vise or part to be drilled. Obviously a part which is too tall to go on the table.

 

[gdocktor3]

Like this


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[wcemail]

Thank you.

 

[wcemail]

After starring at your avitar I have forgot what I am replying to.
Thanks.

 

[Ign]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322284

There's others too
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90315

 

[yyc_ranger_4x4]

Depending on how big your c clamps are, they also fit in there upside down for a quick hold down.