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Wen drill press?

Posted by jeff weins on March 19, 2018 at 4:17pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

I'm thinking about buying a bench top drill press, mostly for doing tuner holes. Have used a hand drill up till now, with varying results. I'm leaning towards the 8 inch Wen, 75$ - + . Anybody have one of these?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-8-in-5-Speed-Drill-Press-4208/204853910  

thanks jeff

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  • Chris F May 17, 2018 at 2:35pm
    I got the WEN version on Amazon with laser guide. Even though it was a 4 star rating, I was a little skeptical because of the severe 1 star complaints.

    Anyway, I've been impressed with it for the money. Almost no runout, very smooth. The table does raise/lower and while it's a little clunky in that area, it works. The entire thing was given a ridiculous grease bath before shipping.

    The laser guide is completely worthless. Just not accurate enough for me. Light is handy for sure!
  • Paul Cezanne April 3, 2018 at 8:10pm

    I'm late to the party here, but I looked at the Wen and went with the slightly more expensive Skil. Why?

    Three year warranty with a track record of handling problems.  Cost more though, but there's another option out there.

    And nice holes!

  • jeff weins April 2, 2018 at 4:31pm

    Used my new drill press this weekend, to do the tuner holes on my current project(6 string lap steel). Very happy with the unit, very solid and quiet.

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  • jeff weins March 21, 2018 at 4:12pm

    Thanks for the reply's, just ordered the drill press.

  • JL March 20, 2018 at 7:37am

    I would go with one that has a crank to raise/lower the table.

  • frank learman March 19, 2018 at 10:19pm

    I have a 8in. harbor freight drill press. I wish it was much bigger. Like has been said for doing tuners you will be fine with anything but for many other tasks it will limit you. I would look for a used larger one also. Good thing about buying used is you can check it out before you buy. The chuck on mine has a small wobble in it so I kinda have to squint and find center.

  • Richard Dean March 19, 2018 at 7:25pm

    I have some Wen tools, no complaints, I even had a cheaper Harbor Freight drill press, pretty much the same as the Wen, no problems.

  • Kigar March 19, 2018 at 7:19pm

    The things I would point out is the height adjustment is a lot easier with the rack and gear type vs just a clamp and the adjustment height range is kind of small. I found a older bigger used one for $50, if you are okay with used ones.

  • Korrigan March 19, 2018 at 5:57pm

    I don't have the drill press but I have a Wen combo sander I got for Christmas and I'm pretty impressed with it.  The quality is quite good for the price.

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