Precision Drill Press Depth Gauge

Patrick Sullivan

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Precision Drill Press Depth Gauge

Can an inexpensive digital caliper be converted into a digital depth gauge for a woodworking drill press? I demonstrate the method I used to produce a really convenient and accurate way to measure the depth of holes while you are drilling. This process does not require machine-shop tools, and could be built with hand tools. It requires careful work and custom fitting, but does not require very high precision in cutting and drilling.
This method must be customized to each individual drill press, but the process I used could be adapted for many makes and models.

If you want to start with the shapes I used, I will provide full size templates on my website at: psullivancarmel.wixsite.com/templates
These are NOT precision plans. They are shapes that must be fine-tuned to your machine.

Links to tools used in this video with sources:
Wen 12” variable speed drill press: amzn.to/2R0yDbf
iGaging E-Z Cal 4” digital caliper: amzn.to/37Gbdhc
Metal cutting bandsaw blade for 14” saw: amzn.to/2qWXS3D
Kaka BDS-5 vise brake set for bending: amzn.to/37TBVTU
Migiwata Cobalt drill bit set: amzn.to/35JDOQY
Double-sided carpet tape: amzn.to/2q0hkMm
DeWalt trim router: amzn.to/2DDmilD