The HDS family just got bigger. Meet the HDS Drill Table Top — a precision workholding station for your pillar drill or bench drill, built on the same trusted HDS platform you already know.
If you use a drill press or pillar drill for woodworking, you'll know that getting the workpiece properly supported and clamped can make a huge difference. The HDS Drill Table Top gives you a larger, more useful working surface with integrated workholding built in.
What is the HDS Drill Table Top?
If you've ever had a workpiece spin on the bit, or wrestled with an awkward clamp setup just to drill a clean hole, the HDS Drill Table Top is the answer.
This compact CNC-machined table insert sits directly on your existing drill table and gives you integrated clamping slots — so you can lock your workpiece down firmly before the bit ever touches the wood. No more movement. No more guesswork. Just clean, confident, repeatable drilling every time.
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Integrated clamping slots — front-to-back slots accept HDS Low Profile Track Clamps and standard HDS track clamps for secure, adjustable workholding
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50mm zero clearance insert holes — drop in HDS Zero Clearance Inserts to eliminate tear-out and support your workpiece right to the edge of the bit
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25mm thick MDF construction — substantial and rigid, won't flex under clamping pressure
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Compact and practical — sized to fit neatly on standard pillar drill and bench drill tables
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CNC machined in the UK — precision-machined to HDS tolerances for consistent, repeatable performance
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Built on the HDS platform — fully compatible with the wider HDS Hold Down System accessory range
Why Use a Drill Press Table for Woodworking?
A standard drill press table is fine for basic drilling, but woodworking often requires a little more control.
When you're drilling timber, especially smaller components or repeat holes, being able to position and hold the workpiece securely makes the job easier and more accurate.
A dedicated woodworking drill press table gives you:
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A larger and more useful working surface
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Better support for smaller workpieces
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Secure clamping without having to improvise
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Better control when drilling repeat holes
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Support close to the drill bit to help reduce tear-out
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A much easier way to position work accurately
The HDS Drill Table Top combines those benefits with the workholding system you may already be using elsewhere in your workshop.
Better Workholding for Your Pillar Drill
One of the biggest advantages of the HDS Drill Table Top is the integrated clamping system.
Rather than relying on a hand clamp, holding the workpiece with one hand, or trying to find a way to clamp around your existing drill table, the HDS slots give you a dedicated place to position your clamps.
That means you can secure the workpiece exactly where you need it.
For woodworking, that's particularly useful when drilling smaller components, angled pieces, repeat holes or anything where movement could ruin an otherwise accurate job.
Zero Clearance Inserts for Cleaner Drilling
The HDS Drill Table Top also accepts 50mm Zero Clearance Inserts.
These give your drill bit support right up to the edge of the hole, helping to reduce tear-out when drilling through timber.
They're particularly useful when working close to the edge of a piece or when you want a cleaner result on the underside of the workpiece.
And because the inserts are replaceable, you don't have to worry about eventually drilling through the table itself.
Already using HDS? You're already set up.
If you're using the HDS Portable Workbench or Workbench Top, your existing HDS clamps and accessories work straight in the Drill Table Top's clamping slots.
No new system to learn — just bolt it on and get drilling.
That's one of the things we like most about the HDS Hold Down System. The same clamps and accessories can be used across different HDS setups, so you're building a workshop system rather than collecting a pile of unrelated clamps and jigs.
What Can You Use the HDS Drill Table Top For?
The Drill Table Top is designed for woodworking, but the basic idea is simple: support the workpiece, position it accurately and hold it securely while you drill.
It's particularly useful for:
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Drilling clean holes in timber
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Drilling repeat holes
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Supporting smaller workpieces
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Drilling close to the edge of a board
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Reducing movement while drilling
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Using Forstner bits and larger drill bits
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General joinery and furniture making
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Workshop projects where repeatable drilling matters
If you regularly use a pillar drill or bench drill for woodworking, improving the workholding can make the machine much more useful.
Choose the right pack
The HDS Drill Table Top is available in five configurations — from the bare top to a fully loaded master setup:
| Pack | Price | What's included |
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| HDS Drill Table Top | £59.99 | Table top only |
| Starter Pack | £64.99 | Top + Low Profile Clamps (Pair) + Zero Clearance Inserts |
| Premium Pack | £74.99 | Top + Green Standard Clamp (Single) + Low Profile Clamp (Single) + Zero Clearance Inserts |
| Elite Pack | £89.99 | Top + Green Standard Clamps (Pair) + Low Profile Clamps (Pair) + Zero Clearance Inserts |
| Master Pack | £99.99 | Top + Ratchet Quick Clamps (Pair) + Low Profile Clamps (Pair) + Zero Clearance Inserts |
If you already own HDS clamps, the table top on its own may be all you need.
If you're new to the HDS system, one of the packs gives you everything required to get started straight away.
Ready to Upgrade Your Drill Press?
If your drill press or pillar drill is already a useful part of your workshop, the HDS Drill Table Top is a simple way to make it more capable.
Better support, better workholding and a cleaner way to position your workpiece can make drilling safer, more accurate and much less frustrating.
And because it uses the same HDS Hold Down System as our other products, your workshop setup can grow with you.
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