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Oct 1, 2024 6:46 PM

WEN 5-Amp 12" Variable Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press w/ Laser & Work Light

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Amazon has WEN 5-Amp 12" Variable Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press w/ Laser & Work Light (4214T) on sale for $217.48. Shipping is free.

Home Depot has WEN 5-Amp 12" Variable Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press w/ Laser & Work Light (4214T) on sale for $217.48. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Features a 5-amp induction motor, a 12-inch swing, and a 3-1/8-inch spindle travel
  • Adjust the mechanical variable speed anywhere from 580 to 3200 RPM
  • Digital speed readout displays current RPM of the machine for maximum precision
  • Includes a Class IIIA 2.5mW laser, overhead light, adjustable depth stop, table roller extension, beveling 9-1/2 by 9-1/2-inch work table, 5/8-inch capacity keyed chuck, a chuck key with onboard storage, and a two-year warranty
  • Measures in at 16.8 by 13.5 by 36.6 inches in size with a weight of 85 pounds

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  • About this Deal:
    • This is priced close to matching this previous Frontpage Deal ($215.90) from August 2023.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Amazon has WEN 5-Amp 12" Variable Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press w/ Laser & Work Light (4214T) on sale for $217.48. Shipping is free.

Home Depot has WEN 5-Amp 12" Variable Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press w/ Laser & Work Light (4214T) on sale for $217.48. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member twillin912 for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Features a 5-amp induction motor, a 12-inch swing, and a 3-1/8-inch spindle travel
  • Adjust the mechanical variable speed anywhere from 580 to 3200 RPM
  • Digital speed readout displays current RPM of the machine for maximum precision
  • Includes a Class IIIA 2.5mW laser, overhead light, adjustable depth stop, table roller extension, beveling 9-1/2 by 9-1/2-inch work table, 5/8-inch capacity keyed chuck, a chuck key with onboard storage, and a two-year warranty
  • Measures in at 16.8 by 13.5 by 36.6 inches in size with a weight of 85 pounds

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This is priced close to matching this previous Frontpage Deal ($215.90) from August 2023.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:

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Oct 1, 2024 9:22 PM
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CleverCatfish3760Oct 1, 2024 9:22 PM
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This is almost the best price this has ever been on Amazon
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Oct 1, 2024 11:12 PM
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Oct 1, 2024 11:19 PM
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CaleoOct 1, 2024 11:19 PM
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Quote from CleverCatfish3760 View quoted comment :
This is almost the best price this has ever been on Amazon
Maybe this 'new' 4214T model, which I can't really tell at a glance what the difference might be.. but I got my WEN 4214 back in 2017 for $154.09 shipped.

It's been a decent tool, and has done a few things I wouldn't have been able to manage gracefully without it. Useful light and laser feature helps locate things, and it's nice how easy it is to adjust speed. Not a ton of runout on my chuck. Would buy again at this $217 price assuming quality hasn't been 'value engineered' out of it in the last ~7 yrs.
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Oct 2, 2024 1:11 AM
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jj14Oct 2, 2024 1:11 AM
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Quote from Caleo View quoted comment :
Maybe this 'new' 4214T model, which I can't really tell at a glance what the difference might be.. but I got my WEN 4214 back in 2017 for $154.09 shipped.

It's been a decent tool, and has done a few things I wouldn't have been able to manage gracefully without it. Useful light and laser feature helps locate things, and it's nice how easy it is to adjust speed. Not a ton of runout on my chuck. Would buy again at this $217 price assuming quality hasn't been 'value engineered' out of it in the last ~7 yrs.

On the 4214, you manually adjust the belts. On the 4214T you get a lever to adjust the speed (much easier)
EDIT: Caleo is right - 4214 does have the lever to adjust the speed as well.
Last edited by jj14 October 2, 2024 at 06:35 AM.
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Quote from jj14 View quoted comment :
On the 4214, you manually adjust the belts. On the 4214T you get a lever to adjust the speed (much easier)
Negative. Mine's got the same continuously variable adjustment lever the 4214T does. You might be thinking of a smaller model, or be seeing some inaccurate information somewhere?
https://i.imgur.com/jZ7cYzc.png
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Oct 2, 2024 2:41 AM
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WittyShape107Oct 2, 2024 2:41 AM
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My FIL got one of these off a return pallet for $10. Popped a new switch in and has used it daily for the last 5 years (I'm not positive on the exact model but it's a Wen drill press.. can't be too many). It works like a scalded dog. I'm not in the market so I won't testify as to the price, but this thing holds up for Chineesium
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Oct 2, 2024 5:19 AM
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Consumer1337Oct 2, 2024 5:19 AM
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Quote from 308Sound View quoted comment :
trash tool for someone who is into tools, DIY and wants something above even slightly above china quality. I own one.
I'm not into tools or diy but have been using it for the last ten years. Does the job, no complaints.

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Oct 2, 2024 12:18 PM
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LoveRockOct 2, 2024 12:18 PM
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I have one I got about 6 yrs ago. It works fine and the price was right.
Oct 2, 2024 12:54 PM
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moarKowbellOct 2, 2024 12:54 PM
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Will this work well for drilling bowling balls?
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Oct 2, 2024 12:59 PM
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gunner249Oct 2, 2024 12:59 PM
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Don't forget that if you are a veteran Home Depot will add 10% off. Mine came out to $195
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Oct 2, 2024 1:10 PM
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kenstogieOct 2, 2024 1:10 PM
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for the weekend warrior how much better than the Harbor freight one is this? not.being a wise a$$ just wondering...
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Oct 2, 2024 1:42 PM
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NikonShrOct 2, 2024 1:42 PM
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Nice deal 👌
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Devaney1984Oct 2, 2024 1:57 PM
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Quote from Caleo View quoted comment :
Maybe this 'new' 4214T model, which I can't really tell at a glance what the difference might be.. but I got my WEN 4214 back in 2017 for $154.09 shipped.

It's been a decent tool, and has done a few things I wouldn't have been able to manage gracefully without it. Useful light and laser feature helps locate things, and it's nice how easy it is to adjust speed. Not a ton of runout on my chuck. Would buy again at this $217 price assuming quality hasn't been 'value engineered' out of it in the last ~7 yrs.
Agreed. Bought this a year ago for $214 from Home Depot, decent tool at a decent price...not uncommon for it to be this price though.

Quote from kenstogie View quoted comment :
for the weekend warrior how much better than the Harbor freight one is this? not.being a wise a$$ just wondering...
Probably not a huge difference, I was on the fence when I researched and a lot of happy people with both, but a few *really" bad reviews of the HF model made me choose Wen.
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Oct 2, 2024 2:18 PM
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derwinxtraOct 2, 2024 2:18 PM
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I also own the older version of this. The wobble is unbearable - the bit moves 3-5 mm off center regularly. If you don't need precise location but need a perfect 90 degree angle, it's great, but if you need to drill in an exact location, based on my experience with the older model, I'd stay away from this one

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