WEN 12in Drill Press - The Best Value Bench Top Drill Press? (For me... Yes.) Pros, Cons, Tips.

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WEN 12in is an 8/10 for me, would buy again tool, at $230.

This is a relatively in-depth review of all of my thoughts about my WEN 12in Drill Press. I try to make the case for why you should/shouldn't buy it, by presenting what I consider the pros, cons, and then should you choose to buy it, a few tips for how to get the best from it.

Any questions, comments, or concerns are appreciated in the comments. If you want me to test something, and it is something I can do, I would be glad to help, so ask away.

The WEN 12in Drill Press is a value drill press that is really good at what it is meant to be, and for what you pay... about $230 as of 2023. This drill press excels at basic to intermediate woodworking, and is ok, but not particularly great with basic metal work.

This is NOT a machinists drill press. This is not for hyper-precise work, where a few thousandths is a make or break moment.

I am thrilled with my purchase, and would not hesitate to recommend it to a friend. $230 is a lot of money, but also relatively low down the 12in drill press list, so I hope you can take in what I have presented before making your final choice.

Thank You,

Miles