WEN 10” Drill Press Review

WEN 10” drill press review. This WEN model 4210 10 inch drill press is one of the cheapest drill presses on amazon. In this review of the WEN 4210 drill press I will show you all the features that this drill press has to offer. This WEN 10 in drill press is a great light duty drill press perfect for woodworking or the casual DIYer. I used this drill press extensively before filming this review and I was quite impressed. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I bought the cheapest drill press on amazon. The fit and finish on this WEN Drill press is not the best but for $120 how much can you really expect from a cheap drill press. I would highly recommend this to anyone who’s primary use for a drill press would be woodworking. I hope you enjoyed this review of the WEN 10” drill press model 4210. Hey WEN, if you’re listening, feel free to contact me to discuss a sponsorship. I’ll be reviewing the 12.5” WEN thickness planer in a few weeks.
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[@BradsWorkbench]

If you enjoyed the video click the link so you don’t miss the next one. I post every Tuesday morning 👍🏼 m.kzbin.info

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I am considering picking this guy up sometime in the near future so good to know. Thanks for the video!

[@BradsWorkbench]

I’ve had good luck with it so far for use at home.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Brads Workbench my work has one in the maintenance shop. It’s a floor standing Wen drill press, and it drilled thousands upon thousands in of holes in aluminum square tubing and the only thing I saw happen to it was the spring that returns the drill back wore out a little bit, but I’m telling you people were we’re on this thing drilling holes for 3 months straight. 8 hours a day. 5 to 6 days a week. And the spring wearing out happened shortly after that project was finished on a smaller project. I was impressed. That is why I’m looking as the 10 in model for home use. Also on the spring assembly the nuts came loose and we tightened the spring after seeing how you could, so that’s a good thing, but if it happens when your spring is still good, it’s a pain in the neck to get put back and it just doesn’t quite feel as smooth after we tightened it so watch those nuts on the cover of that return spring.

[@BradsWorkbench]

That’s very good to know. I’ve also be pretty happy with the planer I got from them. Did a review on it as well.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Brads Workbench when I get around to purchasing a planer it will be between the Bauer from HF which I have seen good things on and the Wen, which I have also seen good things on. I’ll go check your video on the planer out. I’m subbing!

[@BradsWorkbench]

They actually look like they are probably built in the same factory. Just a few subtle differences from what I’ve seem

[@bamamowersgarage8937]

Great job on the videos I love you brother

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Lol I was wondering why you loved him especially =p

[@BradsWorkbench]

Awww shucks Doug. 🤗 HUG!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Hugs for both Doug’s! Lol

[@lillianbradshaw5836]

Holding the camera would help the viewers in focusing all the pieces.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Good advice. Not sayin ill be a famous director anytime soon but this was a pretty old video. They've gotten better over time. You should check out the last wen planer review I put up a few months ago with the spiral cutterhead

[@lillianbradshaw5836]

@@BradsWorkbench Will do. We all have a learning curve. I'm could pay someone to put it altogether, but where's the fun?!?!? Better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all. After failing, just get back up and try again. Success will happen to those who put in the efforts, heart and soul 😊

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. I need you here for about a week. I need to get my garage organized bad. I won't even show it on my channel. I have so much stuff everywhere I'm about to open a door and throw stuff out it. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother. Be safe out there

[@BradsWorkbench]

That’s funny because that literally what I did. I took everything out and it didn’t come back in until it had a “home.” It has definitely been more work that I expected but I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I forgot who else I seen this drill press's vjo's in.... but I want one!

[@brianmiglionico5835]

How is the Wen drill press holding up ober the years?

[@BradsWorkbench]

Still running along without a single issue. I'm kinda surprised myself. Only thing ive stalled it with is with big (over 2") forstner bits in really hard woods. Most time sharpening the bit got me through. Highly recommend for home/hobby type use

[@brianmiglionico5835]

Looks like you have a Wen Benchtop Planer as well in background? If so how is it running and holding up?

[@BradsWorkbench]

I've reviews of 2 seperate models

[@felixf5211]

I've been using my presses quite a bit this season. Learning threading. Working with structural steel is going surprisingly well, so I went to the metal store yesterday to get some interesting material. Came home with a variety of alloys. Testing them out right now, as the video came up in my feed. One is really hard. Trying to decide whether I want to buy an inexpensive carbide drill or just leave it alone. HSCO just leaves a dimple. OTOH, 440 stainless that's supposed to be pretty hard drills like butter. Quite accurately, too. Live and learn.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yup when dealing with harder steels it definitely comes down to tooling and technique. Sometimes just getting a pilot hole helps a ton. I keep a couple smaller carbide drills around for exactly this reason. I also use a water based cutting oil that works like a champ. Let me know if u want a link

[@felixf5211]

@@BradsWorkbench Yea, I'd love a link. Thanks! I'm actually sitting here in my shop right now waiting for some cutting fluid.

[@BradsWorkbench]

90% sure it was this one we used at work in our bandsaw and i would also put it in a squirt bottle for drilling. This brand makes a ton so find the one that suites ur application best amzn.to/3upfXSD

[@felixf5211]

@@BradsWorkbench Thanks very much, Brad. This stuff looks really good to me. I prefer a more viscous product for cutting threads, but not for drilling. Considering that I actually need some thin fluid, I'll give it a shot. Sure is economics vs paying $10-$15 for 16oz. Edit: Just counted: I drilled and threaded 31 holes in 3/4" 6061 aluminum, and 24 holes in alloy steel. Love doing it!

[@samuelcarstens6152]

Thanks i was curious about how noisy it is

[@BradsWorkbench]

Np, very quiet

[@rodw]

Curious about how big is your workshop? I live in a mobile home with no garage. Hoping to build a woodworking shop soon. Is 10x20' realistic size? I haven't really built any projects yet. It's a catch 22. I haven't built anything because I don't have a place to build in,lol How do you justify the cost of building a workshop when you haven't already built anything. It's silly I know but I like WEN because of the colors too. Love Orange😝😀 Thanks for sharing your talent and videos, Rodney

[@BradsWorkbench]

My shop is 8x10... it’s about as tiny as it gets. It’s also incredibly cramped. I have to roll my jointer and planer outside before I start working. 10x20 would be plenty big enough for anything you wanted to do. No matter what you’ll always run out of space. But if you’re just starting out I’d suggest just some basic tools. A skil Saw with a homemade edge guide can do anything a table Saw can do, just slower. Jigsaw can do bandsaw work, and there is always going the old school handtool work which is EXTREMELY rewarding when you complete a project. These tools can also be easily stored. Work with what you got. Finding work arounds and creative solutions is the most important aspect of the craft in my opinion. 👍🏼

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

I got mine today. 😁

[@BradsWorkbench]

Sweet! I put it through its paces with a 2” forstner the other day. It did way better than I ever expected it to

[@BradsWorkbench]

If you have a dial indicator check your run out ASAP. That’s the only thing I saw people complaining of in the amazon reviews. Mine was good enough for me tho. I think it was around .003

[@robertdennis1439]

What does runout mean, how do you measure it and what is considered acceptable level... Thanks!, Rob.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Thats a big subject for just a comment. But short answer is that its the wobble in the chuck/quill. Tolerance just depends on what you're doing. This has worked well enough for the work I do. But search youtube and you'll probably find some smarter people than me that can explain it better for ya. Oh and typically measured with a dial indicator

[@rustybrowneye]

Is knox's sticker on that drill press kind of a low-key way of you saying you want to drill Knox?

[@BradsWorkbench]

I would never cheat on u fuzzy!

[@hedgehogbun]

Chineseum (aka pot metal sometimes)

[@BradsWorkbench]

🙄

[@squarelevelplumb]

Does it not have a belt drive with various pulley sizes? Then it is variable speed. Also, it is sold by Amazon, as well as Home Depot, and others so it is not an Amazon tool. I have more than one, maybe 5 WEN tools and they are all fine for the home user, DIY folks.

[@BradsWorkbench]

With this wealth of nit picky knowledge you have, you know the answers to all your statements. I never said it was an "amazon tool" and you know as well as I do when a drill press is referred to as variable speed most people are talking about electronic or a reeves drive system. I literally even show the pullies and speeds. I have a feeling you saw a thumbnail and just felt like acting like a douche today. Hope your day gets better

[@raymondnoodels7775]

Straight up. I assemble Chinese power sports for a living...their metal is almost like a plastic metal compound. You can tell.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Well this plastic metal is still getting the job done

[@raymondnoodels7775]

For sure. I'm gonna buy one. If I can get all my tools from China I can make everything from then on. And just buy metal.

[@ocastego8645]

so wich o e is the good one for metal?

[@BradsWorkbench]

I drill metal with this one all tne time. Its all about ur feeds n speeds

[@danmckevittstoolsbagels3258]

I love your channel. You're an okay guy too, I guess.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Many would argue with that fact lol

[@danmckevittstoolsbagels3258]

@@BradsWorkbench lemmee at emm

[@Pz519]

Can this drill through metals ????

[@BradsWorkbench]

Lol of course it can. Any drill can.... its usually the operator not knowing proper feeds/speeds that causes problems

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Pay my bills 2 I need more tool hauls!! PS wheres my files!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Ur files?

[@BradsWorkbench]

OOOh the needle files. I haven’t come across any at all bud. But I’m still keeping an eye out

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

@@BradsWorkbench I thought you said you had some you were gonna send my way that were just to use, not needle files that you had lol. I remember mentioning I wanted some of those if you see them.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yoda Doug i don’t recall. I do remember u asking for the needle files but I haven’t come across any. Now as far as regular files do you NEED them or WANT them?

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

@@BradsWorkbench oooo OUCH that hurt! Do I gotta go read my past messages ;p, If you do HAVE extra and its no sweat on your balls id love some and wouldn't of said shit otherwise im surprised i missed this.. You even said you had to wait till you got back home in October. .... I dont know what it is but you really bring out the shit flicker in me

[@pablogonzalezrobles4429]

Can this machine be adapted to drill pcb holes of about 0.6mm?

[@BradsWorkbench]

Pablo Antonio Gonzalez Robles IG you’re looking for absolute precision, no this is not the drill press for you

[@pablogonzalezrobles4429]

@@BradsWorkbench thanks for your comment. Absolute precision is not required but I will need a drill bit kit to drill the pcb holes. Question> Will any drill bit from other company like dewalt fit in this machine or I will need a kit from Wen? Sorry is my question sounds stupid but I am not very familiar with the workshop activities but I still need to find the right product for an upcoming project.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yea, it’s a three prong chuck just like you would find on a drill. It will hold any shaft thats smaller than 1/2”. And don’t worry, this channel is geared towards beginners/DIYers. Ask any questions you’d like

[@robc8468]

Use max RPM for small 0.6mm bits and feed the quill down slowly and gently small bits are easy to break .

[@a.o.647]

I'm thinking about buying one of these but I need to drill through 1/4" and 3/8" steel flat bar, will this do the trick?

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yup, it will. Skip to 5:20 to see it in action kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF6aq4CilM5jfrc

[@daviddavis5689]

Amazon has really gone up on WEN presses.I bought my 12 which is quite uograde for 199 year and half ago.

[@BradsWorkbench]

You're completely right. Might be because of the tariffs 🤷‍♂️

[@robc8468]

Brad what does your belt size number I can nor read the numbers wore off mine so I want to buy a generic belt and I need v belt numbers to cross reference. Can You help me? Thanks

[@BradsWorkbench]

Unfortunately i just went back out to work so it will be 4 weeks until i get back home. Id say check their website they have a huge section of replacement parts or email their customer service. They were very helpful to me. wenproducts.com/collections/parts?page=2

[@yearofthegarden]

I typed in google "cutest drill press" and it brought me here

[@BradsWorkbench]

Lmfao! That just made my day

[@davesnothere688]

Is the WEN strong enough and accurate enough to cut a 1 7/8" hole with a Forstner bit through a 3/4 in sheet of plywood?

[@BradsWorkbench]

Strong enough, no problem. It does have a bit of run out but you're hole will still appear circular to the eye

[@BradsWorkbench]

I was using a 2" bit in this video going through oak and birch no problem kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-pp2OQd8-GrtE

[@davesnothere688]

@@BradsWorkbench As long as it's not excessive. I'm building a flip cart (King's) that uses a 1 1/2" PVC to rotate on. If the holes aren't true I'll never get the PVC through. I tried it with a hand drill and it's impossible, at least for me, to get anywhere close to true. Someone had a JET 10" For Sale locally but you know how Craigslist is. They sell it and never take the ad down...

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@davesnothere688 i think u would be ok with it. I've been very happy with mine so far

[@davesnothere688]

@@BradsWorkbench I'll give it a shot, thanks.

[@rodw]

Do you like the WEN BANDSAW also?

[@BradsWorkbench]

I’ve heard good and bad about it. I was looking at the Wen 10” bandsaw not long ago because it claims 6” of resaw capacity which is more than any other saw of that size. That being said, I down a 2.3 amp motor is going to be able resaw a full 6”. But I have not actually used it yet

[@_cineris]

0:25 "It's not the variable speed" 1:27 *reviews variable speed feature* ....

[@BradsWorkbench]

Oh u sure got me there. Except the fact that variable speed on ANY drill press refers to having a variable speed motor not that you have to change pulleys. By your logic we could call every drill press variable speed therefore would make it difficult to distinguish the difference.

[@_cineris]

@@BradsWorkbench Fair enough. I misunderstood what you meant. Thanks for the reply and clarification!