Colin, i had brought a badge holder reel and put my chuck key on it and put it on the motor of my drill press. works by taking the key and tighten the drill bits. lv ur videos.
Colin - another very informative video. The MagSwitch is a great addition. As you turn the knob, it aligns the polarity of two magnets inside the device, allowing you to turn on or off the magnetic field. Thanks for all of your videos. JT
Keeping wood secure and steady while drilling is definitely important. The first time you have a piece of wood get slung around and slamming into your hand while you're trying to drill a hole thru it will teach you a valuable and hopefully not too painful a lesson. By securing/clamping down the piece of wood, your hole will also be more accurate....a nice round hole instead of one that has a lot of slop. I spent many years in machine shops and learned how to safely use the big mills on metalworking. The same practices for the mills can be...and should be...used when using a typical drill press. It's just as easy to work safely as not to work safely....your fingers & hands will thank you for it.
More great tips Colin. I just ordered the mag switches off your Amazon affiliate page. Also, I just got some self-centering bits today! Thanks for the tips!
Love your channel. I've just started learning the drill press. I stayed up late last night watching your channel. I really like the magnetic knobs. Could you give me the link.? I looked for it but didn't find it . Thanks
Colin, I'm sure you have seen and thought about drill press tables (shop-made or purchased), with T-tracks if you like those. They seem to work better for woodworking than the small round metal tables, just wondering why you decided against?
How about providing a link to your affiliate store? Maybe on your website or facebook page? I'm probably ignorant in this area, but I can't seem to find it.
So here's an idea for you... On your website where you have the social media links like twitter, facebook, etc. Add an icon for Amazon. I had to SEARCH your website for "Amazon" to find your Amazon Store. Couldn't find it in the links above either. Make it easy for people to use your affiliate store, and you'll make more money, which is a good thing because then you'll be able to afford to make more of these fun videos.
Rare earth magnets are pretty cheap on eBay. They're about 10x the price if you buy them at HD or Hobby Lobby. I like to keep a stack of them on hand for oddball projects .
I have a question about drill press use that is really making my life difficult. How do you drill further than the spindle travel on the drill press? My drill press has a travel on 2'' max. But I often need to bore through a 2x4 for a dowel. I even have some 4x4 stock that I need to bore straight through for some carriage bolts. Because of the travel it never goes through all of the way. Not even close. I have tried to get creative and drill as deep as I can, then raise the table and start the press with the bit already sunken and try to go that way but the bits just snap off. I even tried using the hand drill and drilling a small pilot all the way through and then just using those marks on the press but even with my being as still as possible it still wasn't straight. UGH I am at a loss here.
Colin, Have you found most Angle Iron to be square? I would like something to use on a Band saw as well as my drill press that I can rely on being square.
You can square off angle iron with a sharp file and an accurate square. The work is tedious but you will learn how to use a file. Accurate filing is a basic shop skill.
go to your local radio repair shop Motorola, large city with a radio shop, and ask for the old or damaged lapel mics, the magnet on those are exactly like the little ones you have now
Mag switches are a great tool. I bought some mag switches that was a feather board for my tablesaw would've worked out great except my tablesaw base was aluminum, but I do have a drill press that has a steel base and these would be fantastic for that application, I knew my tablesaw base was aluminum I just didn't make the connection when I purchased the item, can you say rookie mistake.
Colin - you mentioned having an affiliate store on Amazon.com but I cannot seem to find it. Are you able to post a link to that as I will glad shop there to help out?
I have an aversion to trendy words that are suddenly everywhere. Sorry, it's my problem, not yours. (But I'm really sick of that word) Nice shop tips, though.
Colin, i had brought a badge holder reel and put my chuck key on it and put it on
the motor of my drill press. works by taking the key and tighten the drill bits. lv ur videos.
I never fail to come away with at least a small nugget of information from your videos Colin! Thanks so much for giving us all so much of your wisdom.
You're welcome Carl!
Initially I was on the fence about the topic of this video....but I was eventually attracted to watch, like a MagSwitch on a metal plate.
Colin - another very informative video. The MagSwitch is a great addition. As you turn the knob, it aligns the polarity of two magnets inside the device, allowing you to turn on or off the magnetic field. Thanks for all of your videos. JT
Instablaster...
Thanks for the tip on the mag switches that will work on the drill press for sure.
Colin - my bad. I went to the website and found the link I was asking for. Thanks for a great tip about the Mag Switches. I have ordered a set.
thanks
You like your magnets Colin don't you! But great safety blogs which I love as I have just got into wooden DIY/ hobbies ! mANY THANKS!
More great tips. Thank you Colon
Thank you for the tip on the mega switch.
thanks for take time out showing your tips. I like them and used them.
Your welcome Tom
Mag Switches - wow! Thank you!
Thank you Colin! Awesome!
You're Welcome!
Love the tip with magswitch to create drill press fence. Thanks.
thanks for the tips Collin
Always such great tips! Thanks
just checked out your store and there are some great tools up there and I will use it in the future !!!
Thanks Colin.
Keeping wood secure and steady while drilling is definitely important. The first time you have a piece of wood get slung around and slamming into your hand while you're trying to drill a hole thru it will teach you a valuable and hopefully not too painful a lesson. By securing/clamping down the piece of wood, your hole will also be more accurate....a nice round hole instead of one that has a lot of slop. I spent many years in machine shops and learned how to safely use the big mills on metalworking. The same practices for the mills can be...and should be...used when using a typical drill press. It's just as easy to work safely as not to work safely....your fingers & hands will thank you for it.
Love those Mag Switches !!! All good tips. Thanks.
Great idea those MagSwitches!
Great idea mag switrch, great price too £63.95 in UK
Colin, Another innovative idea.
Hi Colin. The magswitch is just what I need. So I went to Amazon and got 2. Great tip, thanks
I'm glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
Thanks Colin another great video and ideas , please keep them coming .
You're welcome!
Harbor Freight has a low cost vice-grip type clamp that you can attach to your drill press table for use in production work.
Great Advice.
More great tips Colin. I just ordered the mag switches off your Amazon affiliate page. Also, I just got some self-centering bits today! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Small Powerful magnets can be found in an old cd drive.
The mag switches also work great for table, band and chop saw jigs...
Great to see a new video man!
excellent video as always.. God bless ya
great ideas and many implemented, thank you
You're welcome, Dave
What a wonderful idea, with a magnit I mean
A great fence idea using magnets.
Always learn something(not that I know that much, lol.) Thanks Colin...cheers..rr
As always great video:) love the magswitch idea!
Great tips! Thank you for sharing!
Nice tips bud! Like the magnets! 👊
Thanks for watching!
Nice tips once again Colin! Keep em coming.......................Thanks
Australian made love it
You are awesome I love your videos very interesting tips thank you for sharing have a blessed day
A link to your store on amazon would be helpful.
Usefull, thanks
You're welcome!
What is the anti-skid material? I love the tips, the mag switches in particular!! Thanks again!!
Love your channel. I've just started learning the drill press. I stayed up late last night watching your channel.
I really like the magnetic knobs. Could you give me the link.? I looked for it but didn't find it . Thanks
Colin, good stuff!
Thank You!
muito bom..
Colin, I'm sure you have seen and thought about drill press tables (shop-made or purchased), with T-tracks if you like those. They seem to work better for woodworking than the small round metal tables, just wondering why you decided against?
Can you please to a video with some measuring tips. I find this is one area I struggle with. Thanks
Hey Debbie, I've done one already here: czcams.com/video/TOve6oVPKVw/video.html
I'll be doing another one shorty, thanks!
How about providing a link to your affiliate store? Maybe on your website or facebook page? I'm probably ignorant in this area, but I can't seem to find it.
So here's an idea for you... On your website where you have the social media links like twitter, facebook, etc. Add an icon for Amazon. I had to SEARCH your website for "Amazon" to find your Amazon Store. Couldn't find it in the links above either. Make it easy for people to use your affiliate store, and you'll make more money, which is a good thing because then you'll be able to afford to make more of these fun videos.
Thanks, Kelly ... that's a great idea.
For now, here it is: www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
Great tip Colin :) Those Mag Switches look superb :) ॐ
Would be nice if you had a link to your Amazon store
Sorry, forgot it. Here it is: www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
Rare earth magnets are pretty cheap on eBay. They're about 10x the price if you buy them at HD or Hobby Lobby.
I like to keep a stack of them on hand for oddball projects .
Yes, I have seen them for cheap on Ebay, but I'm not sure what the quality is like!
I have a question about drill press use that is really making my life difficult. How do you drill further than the spindle travel on the drill press? My drill press has a travel on 2'' max. But I often need to bore through a 2x4 for a dowel. I even have some 4x4 stock that I need to bore straight through for some carriage bolts. Because of the travel it never goes through all of the way. Not even close. I have tried to get creative and drill as deep as I can, then raise the table and start the press with the bit already sunken and try to go that way but the bits just snap off. I even tried using the hand drill and drilling a small pilot all the way through and then just using those marks on the press but even with my being as still as possible it still wasn't straight. UGH I am at a loss here.
Thanks, Colin!
Are you sure those magnets are not randomizing the innards of your wristwatch?
They might be Bob, they just might be!
Colin,
Have you found most Angle Iron to be square? I would like something to use on a Band saw as well as my drill press that I can rely on being square.
You can square off angle iron with a sharp file and an accurate square. The work is tedious but you will learn how to use a file. Accurate filing is a basic shop skill.
go to your local radio repair shop Motorola, large city with a radio shop, and ask for the old or damaged lapel mics, the magnet on those are exactly like the little ones you have now
thanks for the tip!
mag switch nice tool
Mag switches are a great tool. I bought some mag switches that was a feather board for my tablesaw would've worked out great except my tablesaw base was aluminum, but I do have a drill press that has a steel base and these would be fantastic for that application, I knew my tablesaw base was aluminum I just didn't make the connection when I purchased the item, can you say rookie mistake.
Funny how the auto translation says "Hi, I'm calling canet", hahaha
Colin - you mentioned having an affiliate store on Amazon.com but I cannot seem to find it. Are you able to post a link to that as I will glad shop there to help out?
Here ya go www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
I forgot it!
Lee Valley?! Are you canadian Colin?
Can you give us a link for buying the magnets?
He said it was Lee valley
As silly as it sounds, I never got the hang of holding a small piece in a clamp to drill. I cheat and simply use double sided carpet tape. :)
Do you have a link to the Amazon store?
Here you go www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
Maybe im blind but where was that amazon store? :)
Forgot it: Here ya go www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
Add a link to your amazon store to the description
Sorry, Forgot it, here ya go www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
I am not seeing a link for your Amazon store.
Here ya go: www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
There is no link to your Amazon Store.
Sorry Rick, here ya go: www.amazon.com/shop/woodworkweb
Nevermind, I found the mag switches. 😁
Ahhhh neodymium magnets are the shi*.
Can get them @ my work too. Axmansurplus. Com
£27.99 for one mag switch , bright yellow, Amazon.co.uk .
Stop using the word hack already!
But I like that word!
I have an aversion to trendy words that are suddenly everywhere. Sorry, it's my problem, not yours. (But I'm really sick of that word) Nice shop tips, though.