After installing an auxiliary table on my drill press, I found that the machine’s angle gauge (located at its rear) was all but impossible to read. To effectively shift the readout to the front, I attached a plastic protractor and plumb bob to the front edge of the table as shown. Using the gauge is a simple matter of setting the table level and square to the bit, adjusting the protractor to align its 0° increment with the string, and then tilting the table to align the string with the desired angle. No, the gauge isn’t perfect, but it homes in closely on the correct angle. For best precision, use a large protractor and a thin string.
