Remember when you could drill with maximum accuracy. Power through metal, wood, plastics, and more with the WEN 8 in. 5-Speed Drill Press. Don’t let our compact design fool you. Between the 5 operating speeds, the 2 in. spindle travel, and the sturdy cast iron 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 750, 1100, 1500, 2100, or 3200 RPM by adjusting the belt position on the 2 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 in. Dia (1.5 mm 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, your drill press comes backed by a 2-year warranty, 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 in. swing, and a 2 in. spindle travel
- Includes a 1/2 in. keyed chuck and onboard key storage
- Operates at 5 different speeds: 750, 1100, 1500, 2100, or 3200 RPM
- Sturdy cast iron head, table, and base for precise drilling operation
- 6.5 by 6.5 in. H adjustable worktable bevels up to 45° in each direction
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Glennie Collins (verified owner) –
This WEN 2.3 Amp, 8 Inch, 5 Speed, Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press is a very well constructed tool that will last for many years and won’t take up much space on your work bench. It only weighs 32 pounds so you can carry or move it fairly easily. It looks great and it only takes about 10 minutes put together because there are only four major components. You only need a 13mm open end wrench, plastic faced or rubber mallet and the supplied hex wrench to tighten three bolts, one hex set screw and to lightly tap the chuck into place. Be sure to clean the spindle and chuck real well so that the chuck won’t wobble or come loose. The drill press has five speeds and they are selected by loosening a knob then positioning the drive belt up or down a level and then retightening it. It’s pretty simple and takes only a minute or two. This is a small drill press and is meant mainly for smaller jobs by DIY, hobbyists and home owners but it is still capable of good performance on larger projects. The chuck will hold up to 1/2 inch shank drills but the up/down travel of the spindle is only two inches. The work table is cast iron with “X” shaped clamping slots. This drill press runs very smoothly and quietly and comes with a two year warranty when used for non-commercial purposes. If you need a small drill press then is a very good pick.
Adah O’Keefe (verified owner) –
It’s good for small jobs, easy to assembly.