Wen Drill Press and Drill Press Table Unboxing and Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2020
- Check out my impressions of the Wen drill press. In this Wen drill press review I will go through all of the features of the drill press. I will also do an a WEN drill press unboxing so you can see how it is packaged and what comes with the tool. I chose the WEN 4210T because it was the least expensive model that had all the features I wanted, variable speed, etc. I also wanted the Wen drill press table to help me make repetitive holes. I think this is a drill press for a beginner and also a great drill press for woodworking. The Wen drill press table review is included in this video. Are Wen tools worth it? Are Wen tools good? I think it is well worth the $50 but don't expect it to be a high quality product. It is made from MDF and can be damaged easily. Mine arrived with some slight cosmetic damage on the corners but not enough for me to send it back.
Tools used in This Review
WEN 4212 Drill Press: homedepot.sjv.io/oqN3Do
WEN Drill Press Table: amzn.to/35jbwMH
Forstner Bit: amzn.to/37wGZw6
Forstner Bit Set: amzn.to/2MLJ4ML
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WEN drill press from Home Depot here: homedepot.sjv.io/AobjaK
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When i was shopping around i was really impressed with wens drill presses. I like what theyre doing
Watched about 4 or 5 of your vids back to back and I like your stuff. I'll be referring to some of these vids in the future thanks alot. Keep up the good work.
Awesome. Thank you
Judging solely by customer reviews, Wen seems to be a hidden gem of a tool brand. Not contractor grade, but it seems to have excellent performance for home workshops no matter the tool. Their prices are consistently the lowest per machine also.
For sure. This little drill press has served me well
They are a great brand, I bought a Planer, a Dremel, and a Benchtop Jointer, and all three see alot of work in my small shop/garage. I've contemplating on this drill press and the dust collector for my next purchase.
Matt, I made a similar table for my Ryobi drill press using 3/4" plywood. Something to consider... I trimmed, just a small bit, off the corners of the stop block to help alleviate saw dust build up from drilling multiple pieces. Thanks for all the video's
Nice tip!
Hola! 🖐 Cool video, I liked it; it's good to get initial reactions as you open up a new tool. Also nice to see you adding to your shop. It's late Feb 2022 and I'm still working on watching your "older" content so it's awesome to see the growth of your shop, the growth of you channel, as well as your growth as a builder and content creator. Wishing continued success!! Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
Man congrats on your progress over the last 3 years!
Thanks for sharing!
I've been considering getting one of these, and you just sold me on it!
You can fix your tear out problem by drilling half way through from each side. If you're centering the holes, then that should be pretty easy with the stop block!
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Looks like a good basic drill, a step above Harbor freight. A good starter. I need one for my garage. Thanks for showing this.
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When they say “10 inch” drill press, it means it will drill to the center of a 10” circle. Or 5” from the drill center to the front of the column. Bandsaws are measured the same way.
Thanks
Awesome!! Love your explanations on tools helps out a lot!!
Thank you
731 Woodworks; just bought the 12”
Love the review and your channel. Something that I found very useful was the yellow key that removes from the on off switch that prevents the tool from working incase the little ones get curious in the shop. All the Wen tools have it. Keep the videos coming.
Good information! Thanks.
I just bought the wen 4214 for 200.00 used I like mine so far. Nice to be able to get repeated and 90 degree holes when needed
Thanks man! I bought one too and was on the 'fence' about buying the adjustable fence and stop. But seeing how you are using is pretty similar to what I need, so I went ahead and bought one.
This tool would not be the same without that table and fence. I use it a lot and love it!
BTW, the chuck key is easily stored in that rubber block on the right side. It pushes in from the front and seats in the molded area of the block. ( key cogs down/handle up. push straight back). Very convenient.
I have the same press. I agree a little anemic but solid and quiet. You've probably figured it out by now but for anyone else considering one there is a chuck key holder on the right side toward the front behind the hand feed lever.
There is? Thanks !
I've been considering picking one of these up. I havent need one much yet but there have been a few times when I've needed straight/square holes drilled. And I'm sure if I had one I'd find a lot of uses for it. Thanks for the review though bud! Been binge watching your videos since I found your channel a couple days ago. Haha
I appreciate that. I use mine a lot more than I thought I would
Absolutely worth it. I bought mine for $139.75 after mass research. I previously bought the 8". Don't do it. These Wen presses prices fluctuate all over the place. When I bought mine the 10" was only $30 more than the 8". I returned the 8 and bought the 10 when I realized how vital the rack and pinion table height mechanism is. You get so much more for the few dollars difference it's not a good idea to buy the 8. Had mine for a year. Love it.
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Which model 10" did you purchase?
Really like your vids...really love your Dr. Evil "Lay-Zer" air quotes each time you referenced the laser .... virtual 🤜🤛 fist bump! Please keep up the great informative videos.
Ha thanks. 👊🏻
A couple of things you could try for the tear out, blue painters tape on the bottom works sometimes, or drill half way through the piece then flip it over and drill through the bottom the rest of the way. The second way eliminates tear out
Good tips. Thanks.
Exact same model I have. Great tool.
I love it!
Good video. Had the same table on my grizzly drill press but my elevation twist handle the back and became annoying and I just made my own table.
I’ll likely end up making my own if this one doesn’t work out.
Nice review, Matt. I have the model that moves the speed belts by moving a handle. Overall, not a bad DP for the money. Some of the parts are made of crap soft metal, but for what I do, its OK with me.
Yeah it’s not the greatest but for the price it’s a good deal
a drill press was one of my first tool purchases, don't remember exactly why, and it has been very handy
They are handy
I have the same set up. For the price its nice. Works as advertised.
I've enjoyed having it in the shop a lot more than I expected
I bought the Wen 4214 in the middle of 2020. Works great. I don't think you noticed but the laser was on the whole time. I wished you would have showed if, and how, you set the lasers up to cross under the drill bit. I seem to be doing it wrong, as I get it set then raise or lower the table and the lines do not remain under the center of the bit. Greatly appreciate your videos and have been , and remain, a long time subscriber.
Your videos are on another level these days. LOTS of improvements and progress over the last 4 years! Quick question. Would you do a comparison of some other 'budget' drill presses? This Wen is currently about $190 on Amazon, but there is also a 10" Skill for $199 and even a 10" Bucktool for $189. Would love to see a head's up on some drill press models $200 or less to determine the 'best budget drill press'. Thanks in advance!
I put a small earth magnet on the side of the drill press to put the chuck key so it wouldn't get lost!! I do hate when I lose those things!! I like the Wen Drill Press...
Nice
Hi Matt. How has is this drill press holding up for you after 2 years? I am thinking of getting one.
I’ve been binging your videos for the past several days. Like you, I started with very few tools and have slowly been working my way up for the past 10 years. I think you do an awesome job and I appreciate what you do. Question: What model drill press would this be now? Home Depot has one for around $$97, and another close to $200. I checked the links but I guess they’ve expired. Thanks again and keep up the great videos. (My TH-cam name has always been Outlaw btw 😆)
I bought the 8 inch this summer
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10:50 that's called a quill :) this drill press certainly looks much better and less expensive than the Ryobi (fisher-price) I bought from HomeDepot.
Hi brother - another great video! Two quick questions please...... For using a 2-in forstner bit would you go with what speed?
also the way you have that table / fence set up how would you drill a hole in the center of a piece of wood? Looks like the bit comes down close to the back of the table and near the fence?
You can move the fence back. The table has a removeable insert that is replaceable that allows you to drill through wood. 2 inch bit on this drill press, low and slow is best.
@@731Woodworks Awesome thank you 😊❤️
Where do I put the chuck key!? 😁 Great videos! Been looking for a side hustle. This is like my 10th video I watched of yours today. I have the WEN 8"..... If you haven't figured it out yet... The little rubber thing in front of the name plate, behind the handle... Is meant to hold it.
Thanks!
I’ve read that drill chuck isn’t super accurate. But can buy aftermarket for like $30.
Would it be easier to have a "master" template for your stove cover handles and just use a flush trim bit on your router?
Yes. I think so. Just never took the time to make the master
I have the same drill press. I bought it back in May to replace a Skill that failed. Skill gave me my money back, and since I had a Wen band saw, I bought a Wen drill press. I didn't know how much I would use the drill press, so wanted to keep the price down. I have been very happy with it. I have been using it for woodworking and drilling quarter inch 304 stainless steel bar, which the parts of a interior barn door track and brackets are made of. In the process I have learned quite a lot. First, regarding drilling metal. Slower is better. I was going too fast in the beginning and I burned up two Milwaukee drills. I now go slow, use a liberal amount of Tap Magic cutting oil, and they are coming out fine. Second, you need a drill press vise to drill metal parts accurately. Wen makes a nice one that is only $15. When I use it, I clamp it down with C clamps. Everything must be clamped down tight or your work may slip. Same with drilling wood. Clamp it down. I use a Kreg AutoMax clamp. That is about all there is to know, except I drilled through my work once and into the table. I now clamp a board to the table. When it gets too full of holes, I replace it with another. A drill press is a necessary tool for anyone doing woodworking or working with metal. There is just no other way to get accuracy and repeatability. Postscript: I bought a Wen benchtop spindle and belt sander. I was making interior wood shutters which have a lot of pieces. I wanted the edges to be smooth. The belt sander made short work of that. I now don't know how I would exist without it. It takes a while to figure out all it's uses, but once you do, you will use it all the time. It would be especially good for taking the raised grain off construction lumber. I believe I paid $208 at Home Depot. Today, I was making small wood parts. It was great for shaping them. One more thing. For a nice set of drills, buy yourself a set of Comoware Cobalt drills on Amazon. They are cheap and every bit as good as the brand names. They keep going through quarter inch stainless and show no sign of wearing out. Use a lot of cutting oil and don't try to punch all the way through in one pass. They should never wear out if you are drilling wood.
I have been impressed with WEN tools so far.
@@731Woodworks I bought also based on reviews, which were excellent. I forgot to add that I also have a Wen thickness planer. Both it and their product support have been excellent.
I am a WEN fanboy. I have the following: thickness planer, jointer, drill press, scroll saw, spindle/belt sander, bandsaw. They all work well, but you have to learn their limitations. They are not like the big tools, but for us garage warriors they do fine. I didn't get the drill press table because I do about half metal. I also think I could build a better table from scrap maple plywood. Hey, maybe Tamar will design one!
That fence ain't that bad but, I think I'd make another one
Is the comparable Ryobi model a good option to the WEN as well?
I’m not sure. Sorry
Do you have a video on the wen planer? Why don’t ya use it as why’d you get the dewalt? Just asking cuz I read and saw good reviews on the wen...or is it one of those little electric hand planers? 😁
I've heard good things on the Wen. I almost bought one but was gifted my DeWalt
Do you still have this drill press and how's it holding up and performing? Seen several good reviews for it and I'm in the market for one.
Oh yeah. I use it multiple times per week. I really like it. It is a bit underpowered I think. But for my uses it works great.
Thinking about getting one myself. Do you ever wish you gotten the 12in model?
My only regret is this one is a bit under powered. It'll stall on you if you try to drill too fast. But the depth has been fine.
I'm guessing you found the depth stop by now on the right side inside the handle.
yes
What song are you playing in the background? Thanks!
Now after a year +, your impressions?
Put a magnet on you shop vac hose and a steel plate on you table to collect dust and shavings.
I have the 12 inch. Drill press. Not to bad
I sure like this one!
731 Woodworks yea. The drill press is solid. I’ve got the table ordered , hopefully it’s at least decent
Maybe drill halfway and then flip the wood and finish from the other side, to avoid the blowout
Just realized I am waaaay late to this video party. Lol Disregard.
Ordered one today- Spenderella wants 4"x4" wooden dice. This should make that process go SMOOTH as BUTTER :-) Woulda been cheaper just giving Kirklands $19 hahahahaha
lol yeah but now you have a drill press and can make her lots of dice
What made you go with this over the Harbor Freight 8 in drill press? Did you look at that one? I am right where you are at. I want a drill press but I don't want to wish I had bought something better.
I didn’t look at the HF one. Price was my main factor on this one. It has been great for me!
@@731Woodworks I watch alot of youtube and your advice always makes sense to me and is practical. You and I are in the same spot. I want to be frugal and smart. I'm about to get a Bosch random orbital sander and I am mulling it over..lol. I recently bought a new 8 gallon compressor and I regret I didn't get a larger one.
I overthink almost every purchase I make. Lol. I’ll spend a week researching a $80 sander. If it’s a few hundred dollar tool, there’s probably not a video or written review I won’t read/watch before dropping that much money 🤣
@@731Woodworks I hate buyers remorse whining..lol
lol
You can buy WEN products directly from WEN, and they are normally cheaper there than Home Depot and Amazon.
Checked this out, but you have to add shipping. I'm buying the 10 inch right now and WEN was $275 with shipping included, versus Amazon $205 with free shipping.
I just ordered one from Arbor. Total with shipping just under $200. Pretty much within $10 , everywhere I looked. Shipping costs was the only real difference.
I subbed the minute I saw the thin blue line.
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I wonder if you could drill out coin hole boards with it
Corn hole
I’m not sure you would have enough room between the bit and the back of the press to fit the cornhole board to drill the hole.
Is there 9inch from center to the bar
It does have a depth stop and a clip to hold the chuck key. I'm pretty sure they're mentioned in the manual.
You read the manual? lol just kidding. Thanks for the info! Yes, I was able to set the depth stop.
I run my drill press mainly at 1100 most of the time my drill press os the same as yours
Nice
Why don't you use the Wen planer?
I've been considering getting one.
I have a DeWalt Planer. I was actually considering buying the WEN planer but my dad bought me the DeWalt as a birthday gift!
@@731Woodworks right on man. That Delta saw that you have still working out well for you?
I have the Wen 13” planer and I love it.
Nice. I really like Wen Products. Have you seen their new track saw? It’s only like $115
731 Woodworks I have seen it. I’m really leaning towards getting it, I’m not sure yet though.
Who did you have to brutalize to get the challenge coin?
I bought it online.
Great value from Wenworx at $44.99 with shipping...think I bought the last one at that price....oops...sorry👍🏃🏃🏃😱😎
Not bad
I have one good drill press i did not need the table
I subbed when I saw the BLM flag on the wall...
The product links are handy. The video... meh. But, you've had 7 months experience with the press now, so, I imagine you realize that now.
I have no idea what you're saying
@@731Woodworks - Never mind. I was inferring your video content gave the appearance you were not very experienced/knowledgeable about the product... and that by the time I had made my comment (7 months later, yesterday) you had probably become more familiar with it.
@EzandRach .Campos - GFY. 731 had no problem with my comments (see the heart).