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To view a brief (few-seconds long) video clip of each step being performed click on the video in each section.
Step 1
Tilt the worktable to 45° and lock it into position. Then, mount the rip fence on the table.
![Tilt Table To 45°](/wp-content/uploads/drilling_3_2_1a_tilt_table.jpg)
Step 2
Install a bit into your chuck and move the worktable in or out until the tip of the bit is dead-center on the “V” formed by the fence and worktable.
![Position Workpiece](/wp-content/uploads/drilling_3_2_2a_center_bit.jpg)
Step 3
Set your hole dept as explained previously and drill your holes.
Note: If you will be drilling through-holes, you will have to use a piece of scrap wood against your rip fence face and a piece of wood on the table to avoid drilling holes in your table and fence
![Protect Your Fence and Table With Scrap Wood](/wp-content/uploads/drilling_3_2_3a_drill_dowel.jpg)
See How Simple That Was!
Now that you’ve learned all about your Shopsmith Vertical Drill Press, you’re ready to move on to the next Woodworking Operation — using the Horizontal Boring Machine. Watch your Mailbox for the Horizontal Boring Machine email, Coming soon!
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