7 Best Drill Press Tables – Reviews & Buying Guide

Best Drill Press Table

Although some drill press tables come with extensions, the hard truth remains that the tables that come with most drill presses are usually too small, especially for woodworking.

The simple solution to the problem is often to get a nicely sized table for the drill press, but this raises a few questions about what size and features that make a drill press table worthwhile.

A good drill press table provides enough working space for the operator, as well as fence and clamping options to make the work process easier.

In this review, you'll get those answers, plus a list of the best drill press tables on the market. This should enable you to make the right decisions and choose the best table for your drill press.

You can also read other product reviews such as drill press, drill press vise, drill bit sharpener, drill press stand, drill press swing, and many more. 

7 Best Drill Press Tables - Reviews

Product Name

Weight

Dimensions

Material

Rating

Current Price

1. MLCS 9765 MDF/Melamine Drill Press Table

11.0 lbs

12 x 24 in

MDF

4.5

2. Peachtree Woodworking PW1014 Basic Drill Press Table

8.0 lbs

15.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 in

MDF / Aluminum

4.9

3. Woodpeckers DP3Fence Precision Drill Press Fence

6.0 lbs

23.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 in

Aluminum

4.4

4. MLCS 2326 MDF Drill Press Table

12.0 lbs

24 x 12 x 4 in

MDF

4.0

5. Woodpeckers WPDPPACK2 MDF Drill Press Table

17.0 lbs

16 x 23 x 1 in

MDF

3.8

6. Proxxon KT 70 Micro Drill Press Table

1.7 lbs

7.7 x 11.0 x 2.0 in

Metal

4.1

7. Woodstock D4033 Woodworking Drill Press Table

11.5 lbs

23.7 x 12.0 x 4.0 in

MDF

3.5

#1. MLCS 9765 MDF/Melamine Drill Press Table

Editor's Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)

MLCS 9765 MDF/Melamine Drill Press Table
  • Dimensions: 12 x 24 inches
  • Weight: 11 lbs

A drill press table should normally make your work easier and that's exactly what this MLCS 9765 table does. It offers you more workspace with a higher level of precision.

You get a 12 x 24-inch workspace, which is enough space for most woodworking jobs. The tabletop gets made from 7/8-inch MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), a tough and vibration absorbent material perfect for making benchtops for the shop.

MCLS uses a melamine cover to protect the MDF from moisture and to make the tabletop smooth and extra tough. There are two T-tracks to offer a mounting option for the two hold-down clamps and the fence.

The throat plate is large enough for any drill bit size and it's wide enough to accept most sanding drums.

Mounting is simple and straightforward. This table will mount easily on most drill presses without needing to make any changes. Else, you can simply drill new holes and get it over. MLCS backs it with a 3-year warranty.

Pros:

  • Comes with 2 T-tracks for maximum flexibility
  • Includes a fence for versatility and precision
  • Large working space measures 24 by 12 inches
  • Includes an easily replaceable throat plate
  • Backed by a 3-year warranty from MLCS

Cons:

  • N/A

#2. Peachtree Woodworking PW1014 Basic Drill Press Table

Editor's Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (4.9 / 5)

Peachtree Woodworking PW1014 Basic Drill Press Table
  • Dimensions: 15 x 24 x 1.4 inches
  • Weight: 8 lbs

Peachtree Woodworking offers four different drill press table packages and this is their number one package with its basic features. It comes with a fence and two hold-down clamps, plus a large throat plate, also laminated in white.

This table is perfect for anyone who wants a top-rated drill press table but without any bells or whistles. It offers its features in a simple but professional way and is even quite stylish.

Two nice features about this table are the aluminum fence and the two aluminum hold-down inserts. Unlike other makes that use plastic hold downs, these aluminum ones are definitely guaranteed to last a long while.

Presenting a functional and stylish table, both top and bottom come laminated to protect and prolong the life of the MDF board used in making the tabletop. Even the throat plate is completely laminated for a nice and clean look.

The fence and all relevant parts come pre-drilled to make installation a breeze and since Peachtree Woodworking makes a range of these tables, it's relatively easier to buy another fitting part and get your custom upgrade.

Pros:

  • Large drill press table with a 15 by 24 inches surface
  • Comes with an aluminum fence and 2 aluminum hold downs
  • Easy design fits most drill presses
  • Beautifully laminated top and bottom
  • Easily expandable using Peachtree parts

Cons:

  • N/A

#3. Woodpeckers DP3Fence Precision Drill Press Fence

Editor's Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (4.4 / 5)

Woodpeckers DP3Fence Precision Drill Press Fence
  • Dimensions: 23.5 x 3 x 3 inches
  • Weight: 6 lbs

First of all, this is not a drill press table, rather it's a special fence for drill press tables from Woodpeckers. It's such a well-made fence and a great buy for both owners of a Woodpeckers table and DIY folks.

As a DIY builder, you'll need to build your drill press table to Woodpeckers standards, including their T-tracks dimensions, so you can install this fence on it.

The fence is made from sturdy L-shaped aluminum and additionally anodized to prolong its durability. It's 3 inches high and 3 thick, plus its length of 23.5 inches across the table.

One other interesting feature of the DP3 fence is the 2 inches wide and deep notch in its center. This allows you to bring down the chuck lower if you are drilling with a really short drill bit.

Pros:

  • Perfect fence for DIY drill press table builders
  • Made from 3/8-inch thick aluminum for strength and durability
  • An anodized fence prevents stains and improves durability
  • A 2-inch wide notch in the center allows the use of short drills
  • Includes well-designed knobs to lock fence to T-tracks

Cons:

  • Requires a table with the Woodpeckers table dimensions to work

#4. MLCS 2326 MDF Drill Press Table

Editor's Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

MLCS 2326 MDF Drill Press Table
  • Dimensions: 12 x 24 x 4 inches
  • Weight: 12 lbs

MLCS presents another high-quality drill press table with this 2326 table. Made from 7/8-inch thick medium-density fiberboard, it provides the strength and reliability you need to get your jobs done.

The MDF is additionally covered with melamine to make it very durable and to look nice. The same goes for the fence and the stop block.

This fence is strong and precise, enabling you to accurately position your materials for drilling. Two hold-down clamps also fit beautifully into the T-tracks on both ends, so you can hold down the material firmly.

One disadvantage of this table is that you'll need to buy the two hold downs separately since they're not included in the package. The same goes for the wheel and circle cutter that's also pictured.

Pros:

  • A spacious 24 x 12-inch table provides all the space you need
  • Includes a fence and a stop block mounted on the fence
  • A 7/8-inch thick MDF plus melamine got used for the table
  • Includes T-tracks and a removable insert

Cons:

  • You need to buy the T-track hold down clamps separately

#5. Woodpeckers WPDPPACK2 MDF Drill Press Table

Editor's Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)

Woodpeckers WPDPPACK2 MDF Drill Press Table
  • Dimensions: 16 x 23 x 1 inches
  • Weight: 17 lbs

Featuring a completely different design, Woodpeckers' WPDPPACK2 drill press table offers you everything you need in a drill press table, plus more.

You get double-wide T-tracks plus a look-alike fence, all in red and featuring laser-engraved scales to maximize your working precision. The tracks get bolted into the table to make them impossible to pull out.

This table measures 16 inches in length and 23 inches in length. It's made using MDF and covered with Micro-Dot laminate for protection from moisture and durability.

Micro-Dot laminate is a new material for laminating products. It comes with a grid of small circular pockets which combine to cut down on friction while providing a smooth and clean surface.

An earlier version of this table also exists, it's called the WPDPPACK1 and is nearly identical with this one, except for its hold-down clamps, which are different.

Pros:

  • Large 16-inch by 23-inch tabletop surface
  • Designed for large drill presses
  • Includes two double-wide T-tracks for accessories
  • Comes with knuckle hold-down clamps
  • Nice looking and good drill press table

Cons:

  • The fence is not high at all

#6. Proxxon KT 70 Micro Drill Press Table

Editor's Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (4.1 / 5)

Proxxon KT 70 Micro Drill Press Table
  • Dimensions: 7.7 x 11 x 2 inches
  • Weight: 1.7 lbs

If you need a highly adjustable drill press table, then this product, the KT 70 from Proxxon provides precision with as little as 0.05 mm increments and just 1mm movement for each full revolution of its adjustment dials.

If, however, you need a drill press table for woodworking exclusively, then I'm afraid this table might not be for you because it's more suited for smaller jobs that need high precision.

With such high levels of precision, the table still manages to move up to 5 inches on its x-axis and 1.8 inches on the y-axis. You get an adjustable ruler to help with the positioning of the cross-sliding table and clamps are also included.

The included step clamps work with many step levels to firmly hold down anything. There are three Micromot standard T-slots, which allow you a high level of flexibility to adjust your clamps the exact way that you want.

Pros:

  • High-precision drill press cross-slide table with 0.05 mm increments
  • Includes an adjustable ruler for proper positioning
  • The package comes with a set of cleverly designed clamps
  • There are three T-slots for maximum flexibility

Cons:

  • This table is the smallest on this list
  • It's more ideal for high-precision mini jobs

#7. Woodstock D4033 Woodworking Drill Press Table

Editor's Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (3.5 / 5)

Woodstock D4033 Woodworking Drill Press Table
  • Dimensions: 23.7 x 12 x 4 inches
  • Weight: 11.5 lbs

The Woodstock D4033 is the best budget drill press table on this list, being offered at the lowest price overall. Notwithstanding, it's a high-quality table with lots of useful features.

Nearly 24 inches long and 12 inches wide, the table offers plenty of workspaces, made from medium density fiberboard and coated for cleanliness and durability.

The package includes a fence, made also from MDF, and a block stop, which gets attached to the fence. More attachments include a throat plate and two universal table clamps.

Woodstock includes an installation system that's simple and easy to handle. Two clamps underneath the table offer attachment opportunities on a range of tables.

Pros:

  • Features a 3-inch high fence for improved accuracy
  • Spacious 23.7 by 11.9 inches wide table
  • Fence includes a stop block
  • The table includes T-slots and a throat plate
  • Backed by a 1-year warranty

Cons:

  • The package does not include clampdowns

How to Buy the Best Drill Press Tables

How to Buy the Best Drill Press Table

Once you've decided that the table your drill press came with is not enough, the next step is to find out what makes a good drill press table. In order to do this correctly, you'll need to know the different aspects of the table and they're as follows:

#1. Size

When it comes to a drill press table, size mainly refers to the length and width of the table because size is the major reason most people decide to get an aftermarket table for their drill press.

Lengths above 20 inches plus widths above 10 inches work well. So, a 24 x 12-inch table will be perfect for you, unless you do some special kind of work that requires a larger tabletop.

#2. Fence

The importance of a fence on any worktable can never be overstated. Unless you have any reason to make you decide otherwise, you need a table with a fence because your work's quality depends on it.

It could be a simple or a complex fence and either made from wood or metal. The important thing though, is that it's 90 degrees to your workpieces and that you can easily and quickly adjust it.

#3. T-tracks & T-slots

A T-track or T-slot is a perpendicular slot on your worktable, which usually runs from one side of the table to the opposite and enables you to attach accessories to the table, including clamps and fences.

Although T-tracks are usually considered better than T-slots, the tracks on your table must not exactly be T-tracks, all you need are two parallel slots that you can attach the fence and some clamps on. So, T-slots are fine, too.

#4. Hold-Down Clamps

Once you've got a large drill press table, you'll additionally need a method of holding down your workpieces on the table and the most popular method of doing that is with hold-down clamps.

Most drill press tables offer clamps that glide to and fro on their T-tracks, allowing you to make the right adjustments as needed. They surely offer an easier and faster method of working than with G-clamps, although there are situations that will explicitly require G-clamps.

#5. Throat plate

This is a small and removable part of the table, which is usually positioned beneath the chuck. A table with a throat plate allows you to eventually change it out once it gets damaged.

This, in turn, prevents you from changing the entire tabletop once multiple drill holes damage it, a situation, which is almost certain for most drill press tables.

#6. Nice Finish

Tables made from wood are mostly finished with a laminate, which provides a nice and smooth tabletop, as well as prevents the wood from warping with humidity changes. This does not affect tables made from metal.

#7. Quality

There are many aspects of a drill press table that contribute to its quality. This includes the strength and durability of the wood or metal that it's made from, as well as the other table parts quality.

#8. Extra features

The amount and type of extra features that you'll find on a drill press table depends on the manufacturer and on the manufacturer's purpose for that particular table.

Extra features can include drawers for floor standing drill presses, as well as a slide-on or quick-attachment system that makes it easy to mount and unmount the table from the drill press.

Conclusion

Coming to the end of this best drill press table review, you've seen the different offers available in the market, including small and large tables, as well as a high-quality fence.

Whether you're in need of a precision table or just an ordinary drill press table for woodworking, you're sure to find a great offer from the list above.

If anything should confuse you, feel free to visit the buying guide once more, but at the end of it all though, the final choice is yours to make.

Last Updated on March 12, 2019 by

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Tom Bradly
 

My entrepreneurial journey started in 2006, when I dropped out of university. I wanted to work with my hands, to build things. Now I mix my background with computers with my first-hand experience with woodworking to provide insights into the tools I like best. I love everything about woodworking and have been building stuff for over 20 years of my life. I hope to pass some knowledge and expertise. See more at TomBradly.com

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