Motorizing a Drill Press

An in-depth look at the problems of adding a motor to a common, inexpensive drill press table. My thanks to Pete Marks, Jim Felich, and all the guys at De Laveaga Brain Trust for their suggestions.

Here are sources for some of the components and tools used in this video:

24V DC Motor https://a.co/d/eszGxBu
Plum flexible shaft coupling https://a.co/d/7PHla2L
24V Power supply https://a.co/d/fbG4j00
Double Pole Double Throw momentary rocker switch https://a.co/d/bm0Hhcj
3x3” ¼”x13” Aluminum Angle Stock https://a.co/d/3VyICD5
DeWalt Cordless Trim Router https://a.co/d/4UGFIif
Creality Ender 3 V3 KE 3D Printer https://a.co/d/8sxLAPY
(This is a fabulous printer at a bargain price that I strongly recommend.)