Few people know this secret… but a drill press can become something far more powerful than it looks.
In this video, I transform an ordinary drill press into an amazing orbital sander machine using simple tools and just two bearings. No expensive attachments, no factory-made machines — just smart engineering, precision, and hands-on craftsmanship.
This DIY orbital sander is smooth, controllable, and surprisingly effective for woodworking, metalworking, fine sanding, shaping edges, curves, and detailed surfaces. The bearing-based mechanism creates a true orbital motion that dramatically reduces swirl marks and improves surface finish compared to basic rotary sanding.
What makes this build special is its simplicity. Everything is designed to be achievable in a small workshop with basic tools, making it perfect for makers, woodworkers, and DIY enthusiasts who want more capability without buying expensive machines.
In this video you’ll see: • How a drill press can be upgraded into an orbital sander • How two bearings create smooth orbital motion • A clever mechanical setup using simple materials • Precision woodworking and metalworking techniques • Why orbital sanding is superior to rotary sanding for many tasks • A machine that looks unreal… but is 100% real and functional
This project proves that tools are only limited by imagination. With the right idea, even a common drill press can become a high-performance workshop machine.
