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WEN 4210T 10 In Drill Press with Laser

Last Updated: April 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Detailed Mode
Price
 43
money, point, value, tool, drill
+100%
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" ...  Definitely a great deal for the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm actually really impressed considering how much it costs. ... It's no Jet, but you can buy 3 of these for the price of a Jet and have money left over.  ...  "
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" ...  awesome for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely a lot of bang for your buck.  ...  "
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" ...  Good value for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  That being said, the price is right . ... you can't expect perfection for the price  ...  "
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" ...  VERY precise tolerances for a machine of this price.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome drill press for the price.  ...  "
Build Quality
 43
drilled, belt, drilling, drill press, drill
+58%
-42%
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" ...  Appears to be just what I needed for 1/4 inch metal and some woodworking.  ...  "
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" ...  We'll see how it holds up over the long run, but seems sturdy enough.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve also done some heavier duty work on it with 1” 6061 aluminum and 1/2” steel and it can do it, just takes a lot more time.  ...  "
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" ...  Is very sturdy, even without mounting to the table.  ...  "
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" ...  I am a metal worker for the most part and I work with everything from thin gauge metal to stuff as thick as 3/4". ... thick steel, I am very confident it would since I have drill 3/4  ...  "
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" ...  Drilled through thick solid steel easily the first time I used it.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect bench drill press that is still made of quality steel parts and not plastic.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it to install ghost ring sights on an 870 shotgun that needed exactly perfect straight holes drilled in case hardened steel, worked perfectly.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 31
easy, put together, difficult, easy to put, follow
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Easy to assemble. ... Easy to adjust for accuracy and run out.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to put together!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to put together. ... Although haven't used it much, the variable speeds are helpful & the belt is easy to adjust.  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't take up much space and is fairly easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to assemble, is heavy and durable, and very accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  This drill press is quick and easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  Packed very well, easy to setup. ... Changing speeds is easy.  ...  "
Setup
 28
assembly, drill press, directions, assemble, instructions
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Assemble in 15 minuets.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble with easy to follow directions.  ...  "
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" ...  Packaged well, assembly not complicated and works as expected out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  It was well packed and easy to assemble ... assembly took about 10 minutes total.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  Packed very well, easy to setup. ... Directions are clear enough as there isn't much to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  I am NOT a "professional". ... But, if you follow the instructions, it just works.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick and easy assembly, about 15 minutes.  ...  "
Fit
 24
drill press, belt, table, plate, clamp
+50%
-50%
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" ...  The first thing I noticed was how rough the rack was, getting a precise height of the platform will be tricky.  ...  "
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" ...  you have to shut it down and change the position of the belts on the top lid to different pulleys. ... The directions for assembling the drill plate, the rack, and collar are horrible.  ...  "
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" ...  To drill holes and drill them straight.  ...  "
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" ...  Drills 1.25 inch holes in pine with a spade bit, will stall if pushed too hard.  ...  "
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" ...  The screw that holds the head unit in place was not included, so it's not really usable.  ...  "
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" ...  The head doesn’t stay steady, the customer care doesn’t answer the phone, it’s just all around something to stay away from.  ...  "
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" ...  Had it for 2 weeks and the recoil spring broke.  ...  "
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" ...  When i received the drill press the housing that holds the on/off switch has a plate with three screws and the bottom of the plate was broke.  ...  "
Overall performance
 20
runs, quiet, speeds, smooth, easy enough
+100%
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" ...  Changing the speed is quick by moving the belt up or down the pulleys. ... No and I don’t expect them to be but they will do the job at a affordable price perfect for the home hobbyists .  ...  "
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" ...  It's quiet and runs nicely as it is now.  ...  "
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" ...  Changing speeds is easy.  ...  "
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" ...  This unit runs very quiet and smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  It runs smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Moving the speed pulley to a different speed was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy enough to change the speed, just take the top off.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on my AK47 Build  ...  "
Storage
 13
spindle, rack, height, well, table
+54%
-46%
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" ...  Its quiet, plenty powerful and feels well built.  ...  "
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" ...  When I finish building my shop and get a heavier duty floor model, I will definitely be passing this one on to my son for his first drill press.  ...  "
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" ...  For my needs and space constraints, it works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  We'll see how it holds up over the long run, but seems sturdy enough.  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't take up much space and is fairly easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  True measurements - Depth is 20", Height is 26.5", and Width is 11". ... If you are short on space like me, it was tough determining if this would fit in my work area.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for hobbyists whether metal or wood or those with limited garage/workshop space.  ...  "
Design
 12
feels, nice, like, good, design
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Heavy castings, nice finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Is not a bad drill but looks identical to the craftman  ...  "
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" ...  Everything looks good. ... The laser lined up nice and some test holes in wood look very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Now it's pure white.  ...  "
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" ...  I have yet to try it out, but it looks like it should work great.  ...  "
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" ...  Surprising quality, design.  ...  "
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" ...  Every sink for my pickguards and cavity covers look professional and neat.  ...  "
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" ...  Some might not care about the pretty aspect but I like aesthetically pleasing tools.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 9
went, months, laser, failed, uses
+56%
-44%
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" ...  and every thing worked.  ...  "
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" ...  The laser went out after 3 months of lite use.  ...  "
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" ...  had it two years now and no problems. ... All still intact  ...  "
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" ...  I could not be happier with the performance out of the box and am kicking myself for not purchasing one years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a reliable workhorse.  ...  "
Marketplace
 9
advertised, works, wen, thank, days
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Thank you WEN!!  ...  "
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" ...  thank you WEN!  ...  "
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" ...  Great deal from Amazon !  ...  "
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" ...  The value is very high with a very competitive price from Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Will post an update to this review later.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything works good as advertised.  ...  "
Features
 9
work, features, led, laser, bulb
+100%
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" ...  Solid construction with perfect features for woodworking.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the perfect size for a work bench, loaded with several features (laser, LED light, etc), run-out was far better than what I expected from a machine at this price point, and compared to other brands at this price point, it CANNOT be beaten.  ...  "
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" ...  The light & laser are nice features.  ...  "
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" ...  Depth lock is convenient to use, change and clear.  ...  "
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" ...  I actually like the light position a lot.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this mainly for hobby, light diy projects. ... Work light is nice to have.  ...  "
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" ...  The LED light is nice and feels like a 6500K or so blue color.  ...  "
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" ...  The light is a nice touch and helpful as is the laser, which is dead on.  ...  "
Accuracy
 8
laser, think, accuracy, quiet, make
+100%
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" ...  I was surprised that the laser alignment system was so close to being perfectly accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  Laser is accurate and shuck barely vibrates.  ...  "
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" ...  Laser cris-cross think is accurately calibrated.  ...  "
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" ...  i didnt think i would use the laser, but its actually very handy and very accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to assemble, is heavy and durable, and very accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  It is quiet and accurate if you just make sure that you put your bits in straight.  ...  "
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" ...  The lasers were dead-on accurate out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  The laser doesn't add real value if absolute accuracy is required.  ...  "
Delivery
 8
received, packaging, packaged, delivered, days
+100%
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" ...  it is a bit of a bear to assemble but was well packaged.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived on time and packaging good.  ...  "
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" ...  I received this from Amazon in 2 days. ... Product arrived in good condition.  ...  "
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" ...  Received a day early which we nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good product out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Delivered on time.  ...  "
Size
 8
small, size, powerful, well, used
+63%
-38%
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" ...  Its quiet, plenty powerful and feels well built.  ...  "
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" ...  Heavy castings, nice finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size for the home shop.  ...  "
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" ...  Have not yet tried it on small diameter, high precision stuff.  ...  "
Hair
 7
cutting oil, cut, knife, drilling, bits
+86%
-14%
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" ...  It has 5 speeds, I left it on the default speed for cutting metal. ... I used CRC foaming cutting oil which worked great and kept my bit sharp. ... It has plenty of power for cutting metal. ... Get some quality cutting oil and some titanium bits with the pilot tip and you're good to go.  ...  "
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" ...  Set-up was quick and easy and it had no problem cutting through the steel.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks great and has a laser cross hair.  ...  "
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" ...  C) The laser light cross hairs.  ...  "
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" ...  It's also very durable and cuts through aluminum lower receivers like a hot knife through butter.  ...  "
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" ...  Drilling into wood has gone smoothly as well but, as with any drill, the sharper the bit the better the cut.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 6
well, quieter, powerful, motor, bit
+100%
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" ...  Its quiet, plenty powerful and feels well built.  ...  "
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" ...  It's quiet .  ...  "
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" ...  Great deal, worked well, seems a bit noisy in the belt housing.  ...  "
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" ...  Surprisingly the motor is rather quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  Quieter than expected.  ...  "
Comfort
 6
vise, underpowered, pain, feels, drills
+33%
-67%
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" ...  It took two large men to put the chuck on, using a hand- held sledge hammer.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it for woodworking, seems a little underpowered and the belt is a pain to adjust.  ...  "
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" ...  I can live with that, but it feels junky.  ...  "
Capacity
 5
model, house, floor, workshop, use
+100%
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" ...  For the home workshop its nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Same quality as all the other big store house brands but at a better price  ...  "
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" ...  Will it handle daily use, it does at my house.  ...  "
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" ...  Is it as good as an $800 floor model?  ...  "
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" ...  This means it takes up less room which lets me put it places I couldn't otherwise.  ...  "
Battery Life
 5
battery, batteries, powered, long, instead
+80%
-20%
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" ...  The laser is battery powered!  ...  "
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" ...  Let’s see how long it lasts.  ...  "
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" ...  Some people complain that the laser is battery powered.  ...  "
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" ...  The laser runs off of batteries.  ...  "
Device Stand
 4
mounting, base, drill, without, mount
+50%
-50%
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" ...  The drill bit wobbles visibly.  ...  "
Returns
 4
replacement, try, still, also, would
-100%
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" ...  We have also been unable to find a replacement part.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to return 2 of these. ... They sent a replacement for the first one and then I returned the replacement also.  ...  "
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" ...  I suppose I could try again, but I'm thinking about sending it back.  ...  "
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" ...  I was still under the 30 days of receipt of order, so I returned to Amazon and received a refund. ... I still haven't decided what to do yet about a replacement.  ...  "
Cleaning
 3
drill, chuck, wiped, spindle
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Wiped it, re wiped it, tried every hammer I own.  ...  "
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" ...  The table casting shattered into dust.  ...  "

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