Even half the weight of the plate may be too much for the table,
though. Why not put the drill press on top of the plate? Clamp it
there and swing the head into position. Or, maybe there is a hole in
the base you can drill through.

Agreed! Didn't consider this at all...

Half your battle will be fixturing the part up so that you can drill it...
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