I have the same one. It replaced a Harborfreight bench top press of the same size. You can't go wrong with any of them really. You guys may not be as old as me but I remember buying my first bench top press for $40 and you know what, 20 years later it's still working for a family member I gave it to. No they aren't production grade or industrial so don't expect that. They are great for wood and small to moderate sized spade bits but they lack the power for large forstner bits. But that's not why you buy these for. I use my floor standing press for the forstner bits and even rosette cutter bits that work well. If you have a lot of small repetitive holes to drill or are just a weekend warrior these kind of presses are just fine.
This definitely does the job and I didn't want to invest too much when I wasn't sure how often I would use a drill press after the one project I needed it for, but now I use it a lot and wish I could adjust the table height with something like a crank instead of just the clamp, so I could preserve the x and y positioning.
Wow - one of the best reviews of anything I have seen or heard. No umms, awkward pauses, lack of direction, or mutilation of the english language. Thanks for this review - just what I was looking for.
Bought the same model a few months back and I'm very happy with mine. I'm just a hobbyist woodworker and it has done what I've needed it to do. Great value.
Most negative posts I've seen about this press are by people who bought it for the wrong reasons. Yes, it's small, yes, it's lightweight, yes, it's limited, yes, it's not super powerful, but for me a hobbyist small woodworker, it's perfect. I won't be using it for mega production, just the occasional odd job, drilling, sanding, polishing and for less than $100, can't be beat. Well happy with mine.
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ You're welcome, I had originally ordered the 10" but returned it because it was too much press for what I needed in size, weight and performance for the space I have and work I need to do. Used the extra cash to get some drills and Forstner bits. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, straight forwards, no frills, just like the press. 👍👍👍👍👍
This is actually a piece of crap with TERRIBLE customer service but PLEASE, dont take my word for it go out and buy one but dont throw out the box because you'll be returning it . this can barley drill thru pine
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I sent it back to Amazon and bought a Central Machinery a.k.a Harbor Freight. Its 3.8 amps and goes thru with a 2 in forstner bit like a hot knife in warm butter. I DO have a WEN 13 in planner that works very well but when I called WEN customer service I was hung up on twice before I could talk to someone about the issue I was having.. All has worked out well
Thanks for watching Michael! I’m not really sure what a jeweler would need as far as specs for a drill press. It does drill metal and you can adjust the speed and is relatively accurate
Thanks Tom for this quick review. I have a few questions. 1. Does the depth stop works precisely. Say I want to drill a 1/8" hole and exactly 1/4" deep. Can it do that? 2. Does it come with any tool to clamp the workpiece on the table? Or I just use regular clamps? 3. Does it take existing hand drill bits? I have many bits from 1/8" to 3/4" thick shafts. 4. Is the maximum depth of a hole 2" or can you if needed drill through a 3" stock?
Hey Tom... Looks like our interest run together! Good review on a simple drill press. I wish someone would make one that would come with the components to convert it into a milling machine without having to buy a bed and adapt to the press. Maybe someone does, haven't looked yet. Keep up the mixed reviews... I like it!
I would say if you plan on doing a lot of wood working this bench press may get you by or if your a weekend warrior building bird houses, or something small. I wouldn't trust this bench press to drill into any metallic object's other than a beer can honestly I would suggest buying a more reputable brand name, I got a Ryobi 10 inch for about $190 with a protection plan just as easy to set up, Just remember you get what you pay for.
Thanks for watching! Surprisingly it drills metal very well, I’ve drilled into 1/8” and 1/4” ferrous and non ferrous metal with no issues. I do agree that it’s perfect for the home hobbyist. Thanks again for watching and commenting
i got one exactly like that(bar handle tip shape and key holder) from canadian tire, maybe wen finishes their castings better but the canadian tire version was extremely hard to adjust for a straight quill. at the bottom of the travel it would kick over a bit, if i could have adjusted that out i wouldn't consider it junk. it was about 80 bucks, the wen in cdn on amazon is about 200, i'd need to be sure of a rock solid warranty after that fiasco, however, if you didn't push it down all the way it was really nice, perfectly accurate.
Very helpful. Thank you. like you , I use my drill but there are some times you want a cleaner hole. I do artwork so I needed a small one and this one fit the bill to make holes in a piece of wood to drop the tools down in. (havent done it yet , just finished watching info) thanks for pointing out where to put that key. and Thanks for the informative Vid. !! Nancy A
Thanks for sharing, I'm getting one now. Very affordable. Don't really need to spend $300 and up for if it can do the job for what a drill press can do without spending extra.. Thanks Tom
I went to Dollar Tree and bought some of those little clip on lights..they work great to light up where you drill..they work elsewhere too like the grinder etc. For a buck they are worth it :o)
Thanks so much for the review.. I was thinking of getting one of these Wen drill press. Do you think it's better,worst or about the same as the porter cable bench top drill press?
Just bought one on Amazon. From your video, it looks like it will work just fine for me. I say, if you want to do a lot of extremely precise machining, get a high end heavy unit. If you just plain need to drill holes, buy it. Instant LIKE! Greetings from Alaska.
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ your vid was cool🙂 Just tryin to think of a way to get the table to go up to the bit incase i need to drill a whole deeper then the 2 inch travel distance the crank provides. Kinda like gettting the 2 inch depth then raising the table straight up without having to wiggle it...then lower the drill bit into the wood some more for the last chunk of drilling? Will be neat of we find a way😉
One of my buddies from work has the same issue it's probable the collar in the spindle that attaches to the chuck it's made of cast iron or aluminum didn't give it much thought after finding the problem.
Tom Horsman , pardon the guy, he’s boring cylinders in an engine block and needs his tolerances to be zero. But I am curious about how he came to the conclusion
I work for a Swiss precision metal-mechanic company, I know that the very precision drills cost thousands of dollars. This is just for DYIers. For me it works perfectly.
Thomas Moore you can try resetting it by pressing it into a piece of wood, but if you’ve been using it I doubt this would work. Just call a Wen customer service
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ You e welcome.. I think the one only drawback is the 2 inch travel part.. wonder if I can modify that? It would be nice for maybe drilling 2x4s on their edge
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Well Tom the only solution so far was get a long smaller bit..then raise the table up in increments until it goes completely through. Then you have a reference point to turn it over to drill bigger from the other side :o)
I have the same one. It replaced a Harborfreight bench top press of the same size. You can't go wrong with any of them really. You guys may not be as old as me but I remember buying my first bench top press for $40 and you know what, 20 years later it's still working for a family member I gave it to. No they aren't production grade or industrial so don't expect that. They are great for wood and small to moderate sized spade bits but they lack the power for large forstner bits. But that's not why you buy these for. I use my floor standing press for the forstner bits and even rosette cutter bits that work well. If you have a lot of small repetitive holes to drill or are just a weekend warrior these kind of presses are just fine.
I agree! Thanks for Watching!
This definitely does the job and I didn't want to invest too much when I wasn't sure how often I would use a drill press after the one project I needed it for, but now I use it a lot and wish I could adjust the table height with something like a crank instead of just the clamp, so I could preserve the x and y positioning.
Thanks for Watching Will!
Wow - one of the best reviews of anything I have seen or heard. No umms, awkward pauses, lack of direction, or mutilation of the english language. Thanks for this review - just what I was looking for.
Thanks for watching David!
What vise do you have for this drill press. It's a nice size, but the table isn't that big and I don't want to buy too big of a vise. Thanks.
Thanks for Watching John! I don’t have a vise for it
Do you think it will be ok for light metal work? I work on cars and motorcycles and do some fabrication/welding at home.
Thanks for watching Matthew! Very light metal work
Bought the same model a few months back and I'm very happy with mine. I'm just a hobbyist woodworker and it has done what I've needed it to do. Great value.
Thanks for watching!
Tom Horsman what drill bits can be used on it
Thanks for Watching! Most drill bits, however it’s a small drill press, so hole saws might struggle
Tom Horsman ok we tried a forstner bit but that didnt work
Yup, smaller on would work but the larger will struggle
Careful with those spade bits. A jig would make it safer
Thanks for watching!
Most negative posts I've seen about this press are by people who bought it for the wrong reasons. Yes, it's small, yes, it's lightweight, yes, it's limited, yes, it's not super powerful, but for me a hobbyist small woodworker, it's perfect. I won't be using it for mega production, just the occasional odd job, drilling, sanding, polishing and for less than $100, can't be beat. Well happy with mine.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ You're welcome, I had originally ordered the 10" but returned it because it was too much press for what I needed in size, weight and performance for the space I have and work I need to do. Used the extra cash to get some drills and Forstner bits. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, straight forwards, no frills, just like the press. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for Watching!
This is actually a piece of crap with TERRIBLE customer service but PLEASE, dont take my word for it go out and buy one but dont throw out the box because you'll be returning it . this can barley drill thru pine
Thanks for Watching Johnny! I’ve had mine for over a year, with no issues. It does have its limitations
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I sent it back to Amazon and bought a Central Machinery a.k.a Harbor Freight. Its 3.8 amps and goes thru with a 2 in forstner bit like a hot knife in warm butter. I DO have a WEN 13 in planner that works very well but when I called WEN customer service I was hung up on twice before I could talk to someone about the issue I was having.. All has worked out well
Thanks for Watching Johnny! I’m glad it all worked out well for You!
Wow that workbench looks awesome.
I need one of these drill press I hate to drill crooked holes.
Me too! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! This was very helpful with guiding my interest in purchase considerations for this item. Simple and well done!
Thanks for Watching Gregory!
I purchased the exact same the price is right... works well for me for the amount of drilling I do ⚖
Awesome! Thanks for Watching!
Great review.. straight and to the point.. succinctness is much appreciated. Price point is good.. American company, quality is sufficient... thanks!
Thanks for Watching!
Hey,
Do you think this will be good for jewelry making? Drilling holes in gems crystals pearls and such? Or would you recommend something else?
Thanks for watching Michael! I’m not really sure what a jeweler would need as far as specs for a drill press. It does drill metal and you can adjust the speed and is relatively accurate
Thanks Tom for this quick review. I have a few questions.
1. Does the depth stop works precisely. Say I want to drill a 1/8" hole and exactly 1/4" deep. Can it do that?
2. Does it come with any tool to clamp the workpiece on the table? Or I just use regular clamps?
3. Does it take existing hand drill bits? I have many bits from 1/8" to 3/4" thick shafts.
4. Is the maximum depth of a hole 2" or can you if needed drill through a 3" stock?
Thanks for Watching! The stop is not overly accurate. No clamps are provided. It does take hand drill bits. 2” is max
Hey Tom... Looks like our interest run together! Good review on a simple drill press. I wish someone would make one that would come with the components to convert it into a milling machine without having to buy a bed and adapt to the press. Maybe someone does, haven't looked yet. Keep up the mixed reviews... I like it!
Thank you watching and commenting, Grizzly tools I believe makes a smaller drill press type mill
Got this nice awwww, PLASTIC......
YoYoMA _ Thanks for watching!
I would say if you plan on doing a lot of wood working this bench press may get you by or if your a weekend warrior building bird houses, or something small. I wouldn't trust this bench press to drill into any metallic object's other than a beer can honestly I would suggest buying a more reputable brand name, I got a Ryobi 10 inch for about $190 with a protection plan just as easy to set up, Just remember you get what you pay for.
Thanks for watching! Surprisingly it drills metal very well, I’ve drilled into 1/8” and 1/4” ferrous and non ferrous metal with no issues. I do agree that it’s perfect for the home hobbyist. Thanks again for watching and commenting
i got one exactly like that(bar handle tip shape and key holder) from canadian tire, maybe wen finishes their castings better but the canadian tire version was extremely hard to adjust for a straight quill. at the bottom of the travel it would kick over a bit, if i could have adjusted that out i wouldn't consider it junk. it was about 80 bucks, the wen in cdn on amazon is about 200, i'd need to be sure of a rock solid warranty after that fiasco, however, if you didn't push it down all the way it was really nice, perfectly accurate.
Thanks for Watching! I appreciate the feedback!
Just arrived today and unboxing it tomorrow. First drill press. It looks like it will meet my needs. Thanks.
Thanks for Watching Kent!
Very helpful. Thank you. like you , I use my drill but there are some times you want a cleaner hole. I do artwork so I needed a small one and this one fit the bill to make holes in a piece of wood to drop the tools down in. (havent done it yet , just finished watching info) thanks for pointing out where to put that key. and Thanks for the informative Vid. !! Nancy A
Thanks for Watching! Have fun!
Thanks for sharing, I'm getting one now. Very affordable. Don't really need to spend $300 and up for if it can do the job for what a drill press can do without spending extra.. Thanks Tom
Thanks for Watching Albert!
I love mine. Works great for the projects that I do like drilling glass bottles. Well worth the money.
Thanks for watching Leland!
Can I use this to drill thru 1/8" thick 304 stainless steel?
Thanks for Watching! Yes
I went to Dollar Tree and bought some of those little clip on lights..they work great to light up where you drill..they work elsewhere too like the grinder etc. For a buck they are worth it :o)
Thanks for Watching!
First drill press I've ever seen that's about the price of a hand held drill
I agree! And it works! Thanks for Watching!
Hey Tom, hows the drill press working out? Looking to purchase on and this fits the budget. If you had to would you purchase this one again?
Thanks for Watching! It’s working flawlessly! Yes I would purchase again!
Tom Horsman Thank you Tom.
Cool review. Just ordered one from Amazon.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the review.. I was thinking of getting one of these Wen drill press. Do you think it's better,worst or about the same as the porter cable bench top drill press?
Thanks for Watching! Haven’t really looked at the Port Cable, online they appear pretty similar
Also how to change the speed.
Thanks for Watching! They both have a pulley system that requires you manually change the speed
"high expectations" for one of the cheapest drill presses you can buy; really? ...makes me think this is a paid review
Thanks for watching! Negative, wish they were....
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ ...sure that's what they all say! Just kidding; you gave us a great review
Thanks again! I appreciate you commenting
Just bought one on Amazon. From your video, it looks like it will work just fine for me. I say, if you want to do a lot of extremely precise machining, get a high end heavy unit. If you just plain need to drill holes, buy it. Instant LIKE! Greetings from Alaska.
Thanks for Watching! I agree!
Yeah. Dont expect to be able to use any forstner bits
Thanks again for Watching and commenting! Large Forstner bits no but 3/4” and less have worked for me
Now that was a great impersonation of Mike Lindell
Thanks for watching William! I’m not even sure who Mike Lindell is...
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ That's really hard to believe. But then again ....so is Mike. You're even better than I thought.
I just got the same one🙂
Any ideas on how to add some type of contraption to crank the table up and down?
Thanks for Watching! You are correct, that would be nice
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ your vid was cool🙂
Just tryin to think of a way to get the table to go up to the bit incase i need to drill a whole deeper then the 2 inch travel distance the crank provides. Kinda like gettting the 2 inch depth then raising the table straight up without having to wiggle it...then lower the drill bit into the wood some more for the last chunk of drilling?
Will be neat of we find a way😉
I agree!
Can this drill go though metals ???
Thanks for watching! Yes!
Absolutely...I drilled through galvanized pipe and tee and 90 degree fittings with no issues.
Me too! Thanks for Watching!
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ thanks for responding and thank you too jerry winiarski
Hi there, appreciate the videos!! What speed did you have it on?
Thanks for watching! I tried to keep it in the middle setting which I believe is 450 rpm
Ok cool, cause I thought I saw almost come to a stop when you were drilling the piece of wood.
Mine wobbles. Anybody has any suggestions?
Thanks for watching! Call there customer service
One of my buddies from work has the same issue it's probable the collar in the spindle that attaches to the chuck it's made of cast iron or aluminum didn't give it much thought after finding the problem.
Not level, visibly canted, you get what you pay for
Lol! Thanks for Watching!
Tom Horsman , pardon the guy, he’s boring cylinders in an engine block and needs his tolerances to be zero. But I am curious about how he came to the conclusion
I work for a Swiss precision metal-mechanic company, I know that the very precision drills cost thousands of dollars. This is just for DYIers. For me it works perfectly.
Thanks for Watching! I agree!
Mine has a little wobble in the chuck, any tips to fix?
Thanks for Watching Thomas! Wow wobble in the Chuck,,, call Wen customer service, I don’t think there is an easy adjustment for that
Well the bit in the chuck wobbles, so i'm assuming the chuck is either bad or I installed it incorrectly.
Thomas Moore you can try resetting it by pressing it into a piece of wood, but if you’ve been using it I doubt this would work. Just call a Wen customer service
Just finished putting mine together.. so thanks for the heads up. I think I'll be happy with it too
It is awesome! Thanks for watching!
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ You
e welcome.. I think the one only drawback is the 2 inch travel part.. wonder if I can modify that? It would be nice for maybe drilling 2x4s on their edge
I don’t think it can be modified to travel further. But if you can please yet me know. Thanks for watching!
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Well Tom the only solution so far was get a long smaller bit..then raise the table up in increments until it goes completely through. Then you have a reference point to turn it over to drill bigger from the other side :o)
Great idea! Thanks for Watching!
Sweeeeet!
Thanks!
I run my workshop off of solar and I was curious if it actually is 2.3 amps at 120 volts?
Thanks for watching! Don’t have anyway of testing it
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ it's all good but thanks for the reply. I think I'm going to get one anyways and make a video about it