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