Drill press

A drill press (10) including a support post (12) and a pivot assembly (42) supported upon the support post (12) is disclosed. A table (40) is supported on the pivot assembly (42). The pivot assembly (42) is pivotable about a first substantially horizontal axis, with the table (40) pivoting about the first horizontal axis jointly with the pivot assembly (42). The table (40) also is pivotable relative to the pivot assembly (42) about a second substantially horizontal axis. The pivot assembly (42) also may be pivoted around a vertical axis defined by the post (12) and may be raised and lowered along the vertical post (12). The table (40) also may include a cavity (50) capable of receiving a consumable insert (52) that can adjust the positioning and retention of the insert (52) within the cavity (50). The drill press (10) may also includes a drill press head having an easy access cover (22), vibration suppression members (28), and a drill press chuck capable of receiving an alignment pin (31) for calibrating an optical alignment system (29).