Popular Woodworking 2006-04 № 154, страница 23
One-clamp Drill Press Fence A typical drill press can be greatly improved by the addition of an auxiliary table to increase the working area. A larger table also provides easier attachment for a fence when one is needed. To secure the fence, I used to simply clamp it to the table at both ends, but I found that the clamp would often get in the way of the machine's rotating lever handles. So I ended up devising a fence that pivots on a 3/8"-diameter pin that inserts into the table near the right-hand edge. This solves the problem of clamp interference, and makes setting up and adjusting the fence a snap because it only has to be set and clamped at one end. A row of pivot holes spaced a couple of inches apart along the right-hand edge of the table allows positioning the fence closer or farther from the bit, as desired. (On a drill press, it doesn't matter if the fence is parallel to the edges of the table.) This sure has made working at the drill press much more convenient. Jim Riley Port Orchard, Washington Clamp holds fence in place Pivot holes allow for positioning Fence pivots on a 3/8"-diameter pin continued on page 22 CIRCLE NO. 129 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
