At around $20 each (depending on size), however, you can order a couple online or invest in an aftermarket drill press table. While it’s not to be expected on any drill press, let alone one this competitively priced, I do wish the WEN came with a couple of clamps that mount to the included table. I took out two of the three handles and found it much easier to operate this way, and the lone handle never got in the way. The three handles on the feed (which lowers the drill) were more than I needed, but luckily the manufacturer realized not everyone will like having all three, so you can easily unscrew one or more. If you mount it on a workbench, it will no doubt be plenty of cord for you, but in my situation, even another foot of cord would’ve been nice. In several instances, I had to run an extension cord to plug it in. I also wish, since I had the press mounted on a cart, that the power cord was a tad longer. Having a combination square will help once you have the press built in order to check the alignment of the chuck and if the table is perpendicular to the drill. The process is basically: attach the base and table to the column and then attach the head, which houses the motor and chuck. The assembly of the press isn’t brain surgery, and the included instructions are decent, but you’ll need your brain (and likely some trial and error) at points to get the press built. I purchased a rolling stand and bolted the press to that to make it easier to move the press to where I needed it and to roll it out of the way when I didn’t, rather than take up precious real estate on my workbench. However, once assembled, the press must be mounted to a table, bench, or stand before use, and there are no mounting bolts included. The WEN Drill Press comes in many different pieces that must be assembled before you get down to any drilling, and luckily, no special equipment is required. See our lineup of the top drill presses available for purchase. We assessed its durability, performance, and special features, such as its built-in laser and light. To see if its reputation for being the budget choice of serious hobbyists held up, I tested its 12-Inch Variable Speed Drill Press over several weeks in my home garage workshop in Colorado. WEN is a nearly 70-year-old, Illinois-based company that sells power tools online and through big box home improvement stores. Despite newer models and options being available, we still feel confident that this product is one of the best choices, and therefore have included it in The Best Drill Presses. To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. The Spruce Home Improvement Review BoardĮditor's Note (September 2023): This product review was originally written and published in 2020.
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