Fireball tool drill press table

[rvieceli]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member]

I think you might like this:  [big grin]
https://fireballtool.com/24x18-fixture-plate/

Ground flat, case hardened and black oxide finish

All the holes are aligned on an accurate grid. 1/2-13 tapped holes and 5/8 plain holes for clamps and fixtures

Ron

 

[Cheese]

Thanks for that Ron...that really is quite slick.  [not worthy]  The first thing I noticed were the 90º material "EL" stops. However they don't seem to be available from these people.

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Typically you think of using this kind of stuff for only welding but this makes a lot of sense for drill press work on metal items. It'd be a lot easier to fixture than using T-bolts, step blocks and Bessey clamps. Especially for repetitive tasks.

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[rvieceli]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member]

Found it: Buildpro right angle bracket
http://buildprotables.com/squares/right_angle_brackets.php
https://www.trick-tools.com/BuildPro_2_x_3_x_1_inch_Right_Angle_Plate_with_1_Hole_1_Slot_T50304_4192

These folks make some nice stuff, along with Stronghand tools.
http://stronghandtools.com/
http://buildprotables.com/index.php

Ron

 

[Birdhunter]

Beast! That plate must weigh 50 pounds.

 

[rvieceli]

If it was solid it would be around 75 pounds.  [big grin]

Ron

 

[Svar]

I don't think case hardened is a good choice for a machine table that will inevitably be cut and drilled into.
Also, no larger central opening for through holes. Not sure what this offers over traditional fence and t-tracks or slots.
It looks like welding table, but unlike welding table you don't need to hold multiple pieces in perfect alignment while you work. It's one part at a time.
That was my bit of rain on the parade.  [big grin]