WEN4214T 5-Amp 12-Inch Variable Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press with Laser and Work Light

I like everything about this drill press. Works really well, good light, laser accurate.Easy to put together and finished very well.A quality product.Has a 3" stroke which is needed for drilling through 2" steel tube.

Llevo un mes usándolo un par de veces por semana. Es mi primer taladro de banco y estoy más que encantado con él. Recomiendo que al momento de comprarlo ya tengas un lugar asignado para él, ya que es alto y pesado, por lo que no va a ser algo agradable tenerlo que cambiar de lugar contínuamente.Estoy convencido de que no existe otro taladro en el mercado que te de tanto por su precio.

If you're thinking about saving money and buying the 8" WEN press, hold on a minute and take a few things into account that I didn't because I was so blinded by the $118 price tag. I wanted a good small drill press, as I do some guitar work, and also work with electronics, 3D printed models, and various wood projects. I sold my Porter Cable drill press a few years back, but I've found myself needing a drill press again, and my Dremel drill press just wasn't cutting it. The WEN 8" model, with its incredible looks and price, immediately caught my eye and I found myself ordering before I even had a chance to think. The second I opened the box and realized the table was the same size and length to the column as a Dremel press, it became clear I had made a mistake. I couldn't even reach tremolo holes in guitar bodies, so it was essentially useless. After a few more minutes, it became clear it was much more than just size that it was lacking.I did a bit more research, and when I found the 12" model was about $180 more, it wasn't just the added size that hooked me. It also has features that I overlooked on the 8" model because I was so enamored with price tag. I skipped right over the 10" WEN offered and took what I think is an incredible deal at around $300. After assembling, the footprint was only about 4 inches bigger than the 8" model, and fit right into the same spot the 8" would have sat on my table. While taller, I welcome the extra size and heft.Now, here is why you want to spend the extra money and upgrade to this model over the 8", aside from the increased size-1. Its built FAR better. This isn't just an upsized version of the 8" model. Everything is beefier, and better. The chuck on the 8" model is a basic, small, one piece design that barely sits in the spindle. The 12" features a beefy 2 piece chuck that seats way up into the spindle, ensuring good, straight contact. At 5/8ths you can use larger bits than the 8"'s 1/2 inch chuck. While you might still get some drift, it will be nowhere near what the 8" would have given you, and the "play" is adjustable with a bolt. In fact, several features offer adjustments that the 8" just didn't. Other parts just look and feel sturdier. The depth stop is far more accurate. These things alone are worth the extra money.2. Speed range and adjustment lever with digital readout. I don't know about you, but I hate having to move belts to change speeds on a drill press, and find myself using an incorrect speed out of laziness when doing quick holes. Here, you just turn the lever and the digital readout tells you what speed you're running at. No popping the top and adjusting a belt. I'm sure the accuracy isn't perfect, but the fact I can get from 580 RPM to 3200 RPM means I can use this press with far more materials and bit sizes than the 8" would have allowed. You also get 3 1/8 inches of spindle travel, so you can drill deeper holes without raising the table, where the 8" model only has 2 inches of travel.3. Column and table are track adjustable with a lever and handle. Raising and lowering the 8" meant loosening the bolt and catching the table before it dropped, and then having to support it while you try to tighten it to stay at the height you want. Having a track means you can use one hand to raise or lower the table without it dropping straight to the ground.4. Accessories. Most drill press tables, fences and jigs, whether pre-made or from plans, are made for a 12" drill press. An 8" table is small enough, and then if you add in a fence, you're cutting off another 1-2 inches. Then there's also the little things already included. Having a laser on a tool can be hit or miss. It sounds great on paper, but seldom are they accurate enough to trust. So far, this laser has been pretty accurate, plus, it offers fine adjustment to calibrate. Even if I just use it to ballpark quick holes, I'd much rather have it than not. The work light is an awesome little bonus that makes a big difference.Spend the extra money once, and you won't regret it. If you're on the fence, look at it this way- You're already spending over $100. The second you have a project that needs that extra 4" of reach, or requires a bit more accuracy, you'll wish you had just given in and spent a little more the first time. It won't be fun having to drill a hole by hand when you have an 8" paper weight sitting right next to you on your bench. Thank me later.

I bought this during the September '23 sale. I've had for a couple months now in my wood shop. Here are my thoughts.Assembly was straightforward. If you've ever assembled a drill press, you could do this one with your eyes closed (until they bulged open when you lift the power head assembly).Taller than I thought it would be. About 37" from base to top. Not a big deal.Runout. Yeah. I have runout. 0.002". I work wood. Yawn...Table elevation. Ok...I get it. Can be kinda wonky. I mean the table wobbles and moves chunky like. It is the nature of the beast. If you want or need a crank handle for elevation, this is how it is. Get over it. What is important is that once moved to your desired location the table locks rock solid. It does. 'nuff said.The variable speed handle is stiff. Yeah. So? How often do you change speeds anyway? The only time I vary from 1000rpm is to drop down for the big fat forstner bits. So, not an issue here.On the speed range, I find it fits well for wood, but could foresee difficulty if this were meant to be in a metal working shop. In fact, if I were looking for a metal working drill press, I'd likely go with messing around with the belted type of speed control, as opposed to this system.The work light is perfect. I use it most of the time. The laser locator is red, and displays a red X. I don't use it.I've seen some complaints about power. Hmmm. Having graduated from a HFT 8" press, all I can say is this Wen has handled everything I threw at it, including 1 1/2" forstner bits in hard maple. I am quite pleased with power and performance.I've been making sawdust for some 35+ years now. For a bench top drill press in a woodworking shop, this is the cat's meow. Sure...it needs a table and fence. Needed a new cart, as the cart for the 8" press was far too tall...so I made both from 1/2" MDF. I take care of my stuff... don't bang it around...so MDF sealed well with poly will certainly last MY lifetime 😂All in all...I am tickled to have a fully functional 12" drill press in my shop, and am not embarrassed or ashamed to say my drill press is Wen.

< semble très bien > parce que c'est le temps qui me dira pour la précision, la durabilité et le rapport qualité/prix. À la vue de l'appareil, je crois vraiment qu'elle est bonne pour ce que j'en ferai. Je ne travaillerai pas professionnellement avec, mais déjà je l'ai utilisé un peu et j'en suis très satisfait. On nous demande rapidement pour des commentaires, mais on est pas vraiment toujours en mesure de le faire immédiatement. Par contre pour celles que j'ai pu magasiner et/ou voir ailleurs, c'est bien celle-là que je préfère... qualité/prix. Une professionnelle chez mon fournisseur de pièces automobile du coin peut facilement dépasser le $ 1200, et ce, sans laser et lumière. Alors si j'obtiens la durabilité en plus, j'aurai fais un super de bon achat c'est certain. Je vais considérer d'autre achat des produits Wen c'est certain.