WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange

This is my first drill press. I don't need anything super big or heavy duty. I mostly do some small woodworking (like scroll saw work, etc.) and needed something to make small, precise entry holes at exact angles. I was pleasantly surprised when I received this drill press due to its heavy, sturdy base and construction. It does everything I need it to do and so far have been very pleased with it. The tilting table is sturdy enough for my needs. (I always use a digital inclinometer to set my angles because this is critical for the scroll saw bowls I make, so I don't care if the table gauge isn't exactly accurate.)The unit runs very smoothly and quietly. The assembly was easy and quick. The instruction sheet is fair (not great but adequate for anyone used to putting things together). The drill press has a depth setting adjustment, which I really like. I've had no problems with the chuck. Just be sure to follow the directions and remove all traces of manufacturing oil from the shaft and chuck before mounting it so it won't be likely to slip while in use.I haven't used it to drill anything super thick so far. Just mostly small entry wholes in hardwood. But so far no problems. I also use it with a 5-inch disc sanding kit that uses interchangeable hook-and-loop pads. I highly recommend this drill press to anyone needing something not too large or heavy duty. For the price, I'm very satisfied with it.

I purchased the 8-inch version of the Wen drill press and have been very pleased with it so far. I had seen it in the big-box store prior to purchasing it here on Amazon and I am glad that I purchased it on Amazon, it was $27 cheaper than at the store. So, that's pretty awesome!The overall construction is very good. The unit is nice and heavy, the base is super solid and supports the weight of the head of the unit very well. All of the castings are smooth and do not have any cracks. The baseplate might be small for some, but it's just about right for me. I plan on building a small fence for the bed so it will be extended anyways.Unfortunately, the bed of my unit does have some rust on it straight out of the box.(pictures) While it's a little bit of a bummer, it doesn't affect the performance of the machine. But it would be nice if it was rust free.I do have one slight complaint and it's mostly just because the lack of a feature. I am not a huge fan of how the depth guide works, the two nut setup is kind of a challenge to get right because the space is so tight to get a wrench in there. The nuts on my drill press were so tight, I had a hard time getting them loose in order to adjust the depth. If there was an alternate way to set the depth, or perhaps if the guide was moved outward a little from the head of the unit, that would make it easier to adjust. Once I freed the nuts, they have become a little easier to move, but the gap between the nuts / depth guide-rod and the head of the drill press is a little tight, so it does make getting the fingers in there a bit tight. It's doable though, just not ideal.Also, I do wish you could lock the drill press into a down position if you'd like, but it's not possible on this unit. Which I suppose is asking a bit much for something in this price range. I think you ptobsbly could add a nut at the bottom of the depth guide to act as a "lock" but other than that, it's not possible.All of the dials, nuts, bolts, belts and springs are extremely tight and adjusted just right. It's super sturdy as well as quiet, and it seems like it will serve it's needs very well. I would say it's worth the purchase. Especially for the price!

My old one was 25 yrs old. Got this one, great price. Works well and was not all that problematic to assemble. Only 2 issues. the Chuck Key did not fit the chuck. The Chuck holes measured .250 and the chuck key came in at .222. Luckily I had one from the old press that worked. The other issue was the drive belt cover really rattled. I loosened the belts a bit as that was recommended. Didn't solve it so I used a clamp on it to keep it still. All in all, glad I got it.

The media could not be loaded. This is far better than I could have expected for a drill press. I will be honest, I was very skeptical about ordering equipment for my woodshop online. I much rather go to a hardware store and look at my products face-to-face.However, I am so thankful I got the WEN drill press.I used to use my drill to put holes in the materials, and with that, you cannot have a clean-cut hole in your materials because your hands won't be as steady. This drill press makes very clean punctures into the wood I use.I like making those triangle peg games, and the drill performed above expectations in regards to how straight and clean the holes were.Pros:Easy to operateSetup was a breezeVERY QUIETHas different levels of speed you can change based on your projectCons:It can be tough to move the bands to change the speed levelsThere is little to no padding to keep the drill from gliding off the table when it is on. I have a clamp holding it down to my workbench.Changing bits can be challenging but not terribly complicatedI can confidently say this is the best drill press on Amazon right now,An awesome 9/10!

A good budget drill press that fits my application, low speed and the same hole size in aluminum and acrylics. The different speeds require moving a belt, which works easily enough but would be annoying to do frequently. The chuck and chuck key could be better, but they fit my budget.

Great value and quality does everything i need to do will last most people a long time i really like it and recommend it

I used to have access to a professional machinist shop, and this isn't as good as what I had there. It does work, about as well as you would expect for the price, and I'm delighted to have it on my workbench. As the Brit's say, good value for money.