Wiper knob clip

Overkill for a drill press really. Many of the drill chucks don't hold a drill bit that small well and the cheaper presses have a lot of runout. Just sayin'

True, but doing it by hand (with my hands) would be even worse! LOL.
Still, I'd rather go with OEM if possible - just for simplicity sake.

Take a close up of the shaft too.

Will do. I know it's D-shaped and I think has a split in it - but I'll have to double check.