WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange
Original price was: $119.99.$98.01Current price is: $98.01.
Price: $119.99 - $98.01
(as of Feb 09, 2025 06:55:23 UTC – Details)
Remember when you could drill with maximum accuracy? Power through metal, wood, plastics, and more with the WEN 8-Inch 5-Speed Drill Press. Don’t let our compact design fool you. Between the five operating speeds, the two-inch spindle travel, and the sturdy construction, you’ll have way more precision than a standard handheld drill. Our 2.3-amp induction motor features ball bearings for smooth balanced performance even at high speed. Manually set your speed to either 740, 1100, 1530, 2100, or 3140 RPM by adjusting the belt position on the two spindles. The easy-to-read, locking depth stop allows for accurate and repeatable drilling operations. The keyed chuck with JT33 spindle taper accepts bits ranging from 1/20 to 1/2 inch in diameter (1.5 to 13 mm). The table bevels 45° left and right for angled drilling. The base is designed with holes for mounting onto a bench or work stand. Clamps and vises are easily mounted to the slotted table, making work-holding safe and effective. And because its a WEN product. a stocked inventory of replacement parts, and a helpful customer phone line. Remember when you could drill holes in almost anything? Remember WEN.
Features a 2.3A induction motor, an 8-inch swing, and a 2-inch spindle travel
Includes a 1/2-inch keyed chuck and onboard key storage
Operates at 5 different speeds: 740, 1100, 1530, 2100, or 3140 RPM
6.5 by 6.5 inch height adjustable worktable bevels up to 45 degrees in each direction
Measures in at 23 inches tall with a 7 by 11-inch base
Customers say
Customers find the drill press functional and sturdy. They say it’s great value for money, easy to assemble, and drills clean holes. The instructions are fair. However, opinions vary on the build quality, size, and speed adjustment.
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Original price was: $119.99.$98.01Current price is: $98.01.
Paul W –
Value for the money
A good budget drill press that fits my application, low speed and the same hole size in aluminum and acrylics. The different speeds require moving a belt, which works easily enough but would be annoying to do frequently. The chuck and chuck key could be better, but they fit my budget.
Jeffrey Brant –
Wonderful Light-Duty Drill Press For Good Price
This is my first drill press. I don’t need anything super big or heavy duty. I mostly do some small woodworking (like scroll saw work, etc.) and needed something to make small, precise entry holes at exact angles. I was pleasantly surprised when I received this drill press due to its heavy, sturdy base and construction. It does everything I need it to do and so far have been very pleased with it. The tilting table is sturdy enough for my needs. (I always use a digital inclinometer to set my angles because this is critical for the scroll saw bowls I make, so I don’t care if the table gauge isn’t exactly accurate.)The unit runs very smoothly and quietly. The assembly was easy and quick. The instruction sheet is fair (not great but adequate for anyone used to putting things together). The drill press has a depth setting adjustment, which I really like. I’ve had no problems with the chuck. Just be sure to follow the directions and remove all traces of manufacturing oil from the shaft and chuck before mounting it so it won’t be likely to slip while in use.I haven’t used it to drill anything super thick so far. Just mostly small entry wholes in hardwood. But so far no problems. I also use it with a 5-inch disc sanding kit that uses interchangeable hook-and-loop pads. I highly recommend this drill press to anyone needing something not too large or heavy duty. For the price, I’m very satisfied with it.
brian –
Pretty sweet for 100$
The nut on the top belt case did pop off first time I opened it but I just tapped it out and put a short bolt that wouldn’t hit the belt on it. Seems ok so far haven’t drilled anything but seems steady and will surve my purposes . Solid little press tilt is a little cheesy but for 100$ who cares lol. Over all seems like a solid good little machine . ( Pay attention to directions as there are a few burs on the chuck that need cleaning with a fine file or diamond tip . Mine cleaned up decently prob not perfect but 100$ 8″ drill press I can’t really be to upset. Delivery was on time so that is good. Seems like everything I order on Amazon is problems these days so tiny nut falling off I can handle lol. I like it have some projects coming up think this little guy is gonna help out . Thanks ð (update been a few weeks) holding up descent. Lever did bend but I did reef it tight pretty good.. does descent if u use tap oil and go slow n steady. For 100$ I still like it. Make sure u have good bits as well.
Carter Benton –
An amazing Drill Press!!!
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!
scootero –
Worth 10 stars
If I could give it 10* I would. This press is phenomenal. Sturdy, easy to set up and use. Easy to adjust the speeds when needed. I used it to drill 1/4″ holes in 1/4″ to 1″ river rock on the 3/4 speed and it cut through them like butter with no binding or slowing down. Constant speed from start to finish. The tilt and up and down positions are a huge plus. After all the research I almost went with a different one but so glad I got this WEN. Totally worth the cost. Highly highly recommend.
Alfredo Guiérrez –
Excelente herramienta
Duquesa –
La relación calidad precio es incomparable a la de la competencia. este talado tiene base y mesa de hierro fundido las poleas son de acero maquinado.Bueno, bonito y barato.
Amazon Customer –
Great quality for the money. Small but powerful. If you donât have a regular work shop itâs great also because it small you mount it to a small table that you can easily move into a corner and you just pull it out as needed
FELICIANO B. –
not happy with this equipment my address is clear UAE and yet they delivered 120 volts
Vaughan Weather –
Great drill press, easy assembly (10 minutes). Speeds aren’t exactly as described, but the unit has plenty of power.I use mine for metal, so I just have it set to the slowest setting which also provides the most torque. The resistance/return force in the feed arm was a little tight do I adjusted that as per the manual by easing the return spring.This is a very basic drill press, great for home use or very light industrial applications. There are no bells and whistles. There’s no alignment guide on the table or column, which is a little annoying because as you raise of drop the table it will shift left/right and the center hole may become misaligned with the bit. I use a small PVC pipe in the hole to to keep it zeroed & aligned with the bit.The two hex nuts that act as a depth stop beside the depth scale also tend to rattle and slide when the drill is turned on. I replaced them with nylon threaded nuts and now they don’t move and hold adjustment perfectly.The press itself fully assembled weighs 34 lbs / 15kg, so it’s incredibly light as far as presses go and easy to move around. I use mine both affixed to a table and as a portable unit I clamp to portable work table outside.As far as the build quality, all the metal is solid, no rust, the angles are squared correctly and it’s a very solid unit.I strongly recommend using cutting/tapping oil on all meterial that’s not wood and just go easy. Your bits and this bench drill will handle any project as long as you go easy and apply proper pressure. If in doubt, use slower speeds.