DRILL PRESS - Testing The Cheapest Drill On AMAZON

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[@wranglerstar]

Purchase Drill Press Here - amzn.to/2LHcA6h

[@cincybeck]

Grinder on the side, drill press closer to the corner but still enough clearance to clear for grinding/drilling long material.

[@silasbelcher3788]

Do the drill press and bench grinder have the same footprint? A QD system would be a good solution in my plebeian thinking.

[@JH-jx7xs]

Why did you photoshop a Starbucks coffee in the video

[@looking38002]

option 4, return the table top press for the floor model, issue resolved. Yet another great video. May Yahweh guide and protect your family.

[@shauncatlett6066]

Could you do a review of the WEN Planner if you havent already done so? Nice job on the video too.

[@THEION100]

That Starbucks cup doesn’t seem like it was actually there.

[@dannydethanos6994]

I can't look away

[@Mozingotube]

its not real

[@thepjc1]

i also thought it was edited in, i could not look away from it either.

[@rexluthor71]

Thinking that's his dig on Game of Thrones episode.

[@Agent-lb1ih]

It’s got to be fake. Wtf. “If I was sponsored I would tell you guys” said wranglerstar. Lol

[@simonj9264]

"confusing metric system" that's something I don't hear often...

[@SkaterStimm]

haha, I chuckled on that one too.

[@mannyaguilar67]

So confusing! That’s probably why only USA, Burma and Liberia are the only countries in the whole world that not use the metric system 😂😂😂

[@chriszag702]

cant teach a dumb dog smart tricks (:

[@simonj9264]

@@shadow3799 can't argue with that ! A simpler and more logic system is indeed better suited for stupid people. Also like you I guess poor countries cannot afford waisting mental ressources dealing with weird unneeded complexity. ;)

[@franky1636]

@@shadow3799 Like Germany, Canada, Japan lol?

[@paulrizzo7571]

Quick tip for those small drill presses. Fill the vertical tube with sand. Will cut down on vibration quite a bit.

[@BRONXDEVILDOG]

Thank you for that!

[@gregmanning8967]

That will help a little, but most of the vibration is from excessive runout on the quill shaft (the shaft the chuck mounts to). Just a product of a cheap drill press.

[@MrWhat4]

I don't like sand

[@haulngrassracing]

Biggest issue with sand it moisture. With cheap Chinese metal that pipe will rust out in a couple of years.

[@metalbob3335]

perhaps lead shot and silica pellets to dry out the interior and give longevity to the action of doing the anvil sound deadening trick? i may be wrong & open to discussion

[@liamfeeley2624]

I’m only 14 but I’ve enjoyed this series it’s helping me build my first work bench with the money from my summer farm job my only addition was a metal table addition onto the main wooden table to practice my welding at

[@solar_sailor9995]

How's the welding going?

[@bolorenz4780]

#3 bc i think the grinder could get in the way if you're drilling something very long

[@ninja29mv]

bo lorenz i agree if you can approach the bench from the sides its the best choice. Also I think it’s better than behind the vise side (option 4) because if the bench is against a wall the grinding side of the grinder will be further away from the wall behind the bench. well I suppose you could always switch the stone to the other side

[@kneckarn]

Was going to say this. 👍

[@christopherchandler1261]

I agree with option 3. Having the drill press on the corner with the grinder to the side on the side away from the vise. So, you do not have to walk around behind them to use that bench space. Also, it leaves the most amount of space open on the middle of the bench and by the vise.

[@chasebarneveld2820]

Exactly!

[@PatriotPainter]

Good call! I actually deleted my answer after I saw yours.

[@thesafetydept]

Forget the drill press. Tell us about your space-age translucent starbucks coffee cup that is impervious to camera focus.

[@lizardtoenails4632]

Yes that's what I noticed also. Back drop. Looks fake. But it's a contrasting offset white. I thought Wrangler 🌟 didn't like expensive coffee. 🤔🤣

[@camper1749]

Must be hiding something.

[@Th3R4junC4jun]

It's a joke from the GOT episode where there was a Starbucks cup left in the shot

[@Cheesusss]

it was to distract you from locktite on shelf

[@jayoutside6087]

I actually have the same drill press. I don't do anything really heavy but I've been using the same one for 5 or 6 years with 0 issues.

[@lacesoutdan1885]

It looks identical to a Shop Fox drill press i got back in 2004. Besides some surface rust it's still working great.

[@mannyfresh1087]

Can you control the speed with this, like can it go real slow or does it have set speeds

[@lasergames1798]

@@mannyfresh1087 It isn't controlled by a VFD but by the pulley ratio. He changes the speed at 6:45 and you can see the chart in the background showing speeds.

[@totallyfrozen]

Good to know.

[@trvojorobas84]

@@mannyfresh1087 it has speeds. The diagram is inside the cover of the machine. Where the bet is.

[@Eric-uf8zx]

A cheap drill press is a lot better than not having a drill press.

[@robc8468]

I love American made machinery.... the problem is that most used American shop equipment is in very bad shape badly abused missing parts or way too large way overpriced for a home workshop. The alternative is buying something like a Wen which is cost effective the right size and still better made than Harbor Freight plus they sell spare parts which Harbor Freight does not do..

[@mr.bannana9048]

I agree and that's what she said

[@mikedelaney253]

I would say bench grinder on the side but keep the drill press up a few inches so you can grind long things also

[@timothyvolkers5343]

That was my very same thought Mike. I guess it's like what's often said, great minds think alike.

[@reginaldmadlock]

Thats what she said

[@michigancur6670]

I purchased the 10" version of this, I've owned it for a little over a year, the motor ate a bushing, so I called WEN up. customer service is awesome , they sent me a new motor right out. No fuss at all. I couldn't be happier. I also have a wen belt sander that's been very reliable.

[@billonthehill9984]

@Evermore The irony to all this is they are ALL made in China! Read above to see the comment I've left on this video...

[@RhinoAg]

Really shocked to hear this. Good to know.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

The moral of the video is if you skip Starbucks 16 times you can buy this drill press

[@calebgarrett8295]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate all of you guys collective knowledge. I'm 27 and just starting out, a bit late. These videos and the comments have helped me more than I could ever say. Thanks to all the old timers passing they're wisdom.

[@76aussieguy]

option 3 mate, gives best access to all three. Grandad knows his stuff

[@jakerogers2042]

Hell yeah, I've had this drill press for 2 years and had zero problems with it! Definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for the cheapest yet practical option out there.

[@dakotas1143]

Same! I dont run it daily but it gets used several times a week. I havent had any issues.

[@dakotas1143]

@@rastamon5969 yeah it's a lot slower. The magic is also in the drill bit. A handful of really high quality carbide or cobalt drill bits can work wonders on hardened steel. Even with this press, a little patience, and some lube like cutting oil or 80w gear oil I usually dont have any issues. A good vice helps too

[@BroomstickFlier_7259]

I bought this little drill a couple of months ago on Amazon for 75 bucks, free shipped. It was my first drill press and I could not be happier. I already used it with PVC, different types of wood and bits and more recently used it to drill through some 4mm (5/32") piece of metal without problems. So far so good. Great channel, I quite liked the bench build series, gave me a couple of ideas for a similar project.

[@843292]

Cody, (option: all of the above) * Mount the tools on wood (same exact size for each tool) * Make the wood bolt through to the bench, * Make the bolt holes the *same configuration* for the grinder and the drill press (hence the equally sized wood), then * Pick your multiple placement locations (for all 4 options) and drill/bolt through the table. THEN you could change the placement of the tools depending on the need (like Jack's first garage being small and needing all tools front mounted.)

[@shahajahanshaju6951]

I think the cup was there for the comments we will comment about that cup and he will get some easy comments without asking

[@kanemeasham-pywell92]

Shahajahan Shaju also most likely making fun of product placement like the Starbucks cup in game of thrones

[@jmsmaxwell]

two suggestions, on the holder your grandfather built, take an old innertube and cut strips to glue to eh V section. It will hold items more securely when drilling them. second one is drill a hole i your bench and use hold downs to secure it when you need it up front. You can remove them and set the drill back and out of your way giving you more room to use on the front of the bench.

[@ericlawrence4074]

This is an amazing video, seeing a man recreate an environment of another man that he respected so heavily. This type of stuff is important and I hope your children do the same or at least something equivalent. Thank you for this.

[@cheyennereynoso4116]

What a great comment 🙂

[@offroader9488]

BEST SERIES...Honestly...👍👍👍😊😁💛... Testing cheap Tools... This helps me start my own small simple workshop... And I also liked when you used to test too tools against each other.

[@daniellarge1720]

Opens box and immediately throws instructions on the ground, my kind of style

[@raulelgallonaranjo3204]

Mine too!!!!😁🤣😂👍

[@yvindascanius6061]

A B&O (Bang and Olufsen - Radio and grammophone producers) technician once said: If everything else fails, consult the manual!

[@DanPeacock]

Glad I wasn't the only one that noticed that. "I'm a man. I don't need instructions." :)

[@greghomestead8366]

Instructions are for east coast people

[@BlissfullWulf]

@@yvindascanius6061 If at first you don't succeed, dig in the trash for the instructions.

[@jaymylotto8134]

"Confusing metric system". Lol America is bizarro world.

[@testticklehead]

I live in the US and metric is so much easier to use especially when doing precision work. I always make sure to have a few metric tape measures handy for certain projects.

[@accio4260]

Yes they are weird af

[@JasonWindsor88]

It’s unfortunately what we’re used to. We use a strange mix of metric & imperial

[@RealReach00]

Metric is way better for everything but hydraulic hoses the only thing imperial bsp is better for

[@emilioflores8052]

Thank you for all your advice and great content! I'm trying to build my own workshop from basically nothing! Recently built a work bench for under $10 from some pallets that I got and it sounds too good to be true but it's a sturdy table that's a 48" x 42" table top and I'm working on some shelving in it and eventually some drawers!

[@Holzi24]

9/16 bolt instead of confusing metric... I love that kind of humor

[@corydorastube]

Funniest thing I ever heard. Americans find multiplying and dividing by ten "confusing".

[@yvindascanius6061]

@@corydorastube Can't wrap their heads around easy and logical things. They just have to complicate everything. ' cause "Murica"

[@robertthompson2043]

Not totally convinced it was humor???

[@splashpit]

Because there's nothing more complicated than single digit numbers !

[@zackwildinc]

America is the ONLY COUNTRY that doesn't use the metric system

[@prdoohan]

Corner mount drill press! I adjust the grub screw on the head frequently. I swing the head over the bench edge for drilling tall/long jobs.

[@Daddywaah]

As an older generation viewer I really wish this kind of content was available when I was younger. The things you can learn!

[@aar3682]

well many of us wish we had the quality tools u had at that time.

[@johnrtrucker]

I'm in the process of building out my own shop in kind of an all around versatile shop from heavy duty big rig repairs to maybe wood working I dont watch your channel near as much as I should because you give a wealth of knowledge I just dont have a whole lot of free time but you're helping me immensely!

[@ivanpadilla1936]

Cheapest forklift on Amazon!?

[@james-xf1ox]

Haha 👍

[@Jako1987]

What? You don't have a forklift? 😎

[@jeffk464]

You know it would actually be very useful to have a pallet jack to move all your benches and large tools around.

[@sithyarael6807]

I have that one. Works great for milling out 80% lowers.

[@843292]

Sorry to show my ignorance, but what is an "80% lower"?

[@sithyarael6807]

@@843292 80% complete firearm lower. You have to mill out certain areas as well as drill holes to make it into a complete lower. Typically AR-15 although there are Glock, Sig & 1911 80% as well.

[@843292]

@@sithyarael6807 Very cool! Thanks for the info Sith. Found this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2rdmqJpoJiYjM0

[@dorvinion]

Aluminum or just poly?

[@sithyarael6807]

@@dorvinion AR Aluminum only.

[@johnnyhart340]

I just wanted to say thank you. I am a small town preacher and so meany people just cuss and act horrible on KZbin and I was just clicking through and happened to see your stuff. I am subscribing to your channel and will also recommend this channel for others.

[@derrickwood1453]

The Harbor Freight Drill press has the same specifications, costs less, comes with a light and is easier to get replaced under warranty.

[@jenimbusy6765]

Yep, got mine for $56! Because it's just for meaningless junk 🤣 Actually, I don't think I've used it in 4 years .....but, hey, I've got one dammit!!!🤣

[@camdenlegacy1678]

i like my handles hand tight. sometimes when drilling something cumbersome they are in the way and i only use one and unscrew the other

[@denislostinlondon199]

Metric: For people with ten digits, not eight or sixteen.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

I have 32 thank you very much.

[@TheNathanchavez96]

10 is nice and all, but I like base 60 more.

[@Huey52123]

But we got this imperial system from you Brit's and then you abandoned it. Perhaps Brexit-metric? ;-) Back on topic, I have this Wen drill press and perfectly adequate for my needs at an excellent price. Place the grinder around the corner and save ~a foot of frontal space is my vote.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

@@ElectricityTaster 11 is better.

[@Milkmans_Son]

@@Huey52123 They still buy imperial amounts of beer, so at least there's that.

[@sleepingontheblacktop6053]

Before watching the entire video, I will say that I have purchased a few different tools made by WEN (wood lathe, vertical band saw, 4X36 belt sander, 1X30 belt sander and scroll saw). I am definitely a budget builder and I have been very satisfied with every product I’ve received. I was thinking of buying the drill press and I love your reviews. Keep up the good work sir.

[@omarvaldez6444]

Honestly love this video, it really shows a very descriptive review on a necessity tool. It really gave me a real description of what I’m going to get if I ordered it. It’s perfect for the common diy’er! Thank you for this great vid, keep up the good work

[@uni-byte]

13mm = 1/2". Bench grinder on the side. This will allow bigger items to be ground or drilled without running into the other tool.

[@josemuralles226]

What about the vice versa

[@uni-byte]

@@josemuralles226 Could work too. Just in my experience I have larger things to drill than to grind so would go for the greater clearance of having the drill on the front of the bench. In my own shop I have the grinder on the front of the bench and the drill is a self-standing one off by itself and that is my preferred set-up. In this case though, we are restricted to a single bench for both tools.

[@johnsunlight]

"The Chinesium doesn't like to be over-tightened." 🤣🤣🤣

[@tianwang1630]

This channel has a few chinese jokes and “master race” mentions making the vibe a bit weird...

[@felixf5211]

@@tianwang1630 Yes.

[@beirutvet]

Loved watching you toss the manuals and instructions on the floor without a word about it. Man's man!

[@frankkatsle2150]

My granddad was also a handy man. My father would tell me stories about how he always took everything apart, and always had his hands in something. I hardly knew him, but everyone says I'm a lot like him. When I saw your drill press jig it reminded me of the stuff he used to make. Unfortunately all of his tools are gone, and all I received was an aquarium stand. It's not fancy, but its very practical and solid as all hell. This is why I'm subscribed to this channel

[@geraldspratley4637]

Honestly brother, setting the grinder on the outside seems a prudent way to move forward. It will give you more room for the longer projects across the front of the bench.

[@Godi8975]

I have the Wen 12-inch drill press and couldn’t be happier. Great value for a general use drill press! Option 3 You gain room to work on larger items with the drill press.

[@vicferrarisgarage]

I have that same drill from 1995. It has been outside on my bench rain snow and thousands of hours. One of my best tools ever!

[@ollie1704]

My grandad died when I was 7 and I inherited his work shop unfortunately we've never had any where to put it however in a few months I'm moving to somewhere with the space to set up a work shop of my own and I'm so excited.

[@partnermammoth2562]

Why is there a tiny Starbucks cup edited in randomly

[@hedgieman7684]

I was just about to comment about it

[@great0789]

I was just about to ask too. lol

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Kadri Alo because it’s funny

[@IndianapolisGerry]

My guess ... troll bait. So many people feed the trolls...I love the 'tweaking' -- I find it quite amusing

[@great0789]

@@Robert_H_Diver After scrolling through the comments... I would say that it was a successful troll to be sure!

[@whiteboylowelife2161]

8:20 Nobody: Me: photoshops Starbucks onto bench

[@Gillass]

yea ı see that 2

[@Kdog50558]

Its just the focus fool

[@erkenbrandLORT]

Product placement

[@Kdog50558]

@@danw5996 you really think hes gonna take the time to photoshop that in? Look at his thumbnails lol

[@supigaming3986]

yea saw that too

[@mr_mcgrew]

There's literally a chart of recommended speeds for various materials on the sticker right next to the pulley diagrams.

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

Few months late to this but I've had my Wen Drill Press for over a year now and bought it for the price point as well and absolutely love it. It's done everything I've needed it to do and never let me down when I needed to drill a hole in wood, metal, plastic, or leather ( yes, I use it on 14+oz leather ). Great tool and great price and while I don't have a dedicated work bench I opted for mobile carts for all of my shop tools so I can easily move everything around in my shop as I need or don't need it around my actual outfeed/assembly table. Loved the video and review and I'll be watching more of your videos for sure.

[@lemon-iu7bo]

Im a young guy trying to set up a shop could you review the cheapest bandsaw?

[@Hellyers]

Yes. I'm looking for a bandsaw at the moment!

[@g6qwerty]

You can build one out of wood kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5qne6Nsqtmgi68

[@timothyvolkers5343]

I have the Skil tool brand 9 inch bandsaw it stays in my garage through the winter months here in central Michigan. It has held up well plus I bought it used from an older gentleman that used it regularly in his small furniture business. He said when he sold it to me that he really liked it but with his business growing he needed a better larger one. There is also a KZbin channel called punished props academy the creator there has the same model as mine and he loves it for his projects. Hopefully I helped you guys out some.

[@daftnord4957]

Look for a used one. While you're looking into one make sure you can get parts and blades- not an odd length. Beware of the northern tool/harbor freight brand one's unless its a super good deal

[@backcountrykid2115]

Shield Spear please do

[@xenaguy01]

Option #5: Leave drill press unmounted, it can be moved around and clamped down as needed. There is no one right answer, as different projects will have different requirements.

[@kevinvogelsang5612]

xenaguy01 I mounted mine to a block of wood to make it more stable and it can be moved and clamped down easily.

[@blakehendrix641]

Looks like a pretty decent machine! Now we need the cheapest band saw and maybe even the cheapest lathe!

[@Cody70858]

As a american i will ALWAYS buy my tools in the metric system. It will always be easier to remember a bolt is 13 mm the 8/32.

[@ctrey8395]

Funny my buddy mentioned changing to metric

[@rutgerhoutdijk3547]

Metric drill sizes are so confusing.. 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 7mm 8mm 9mm 10mm Imperial is so much simpler 1/32" 5/17" 3/8" 1/4" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"

[@wranglerstar]

Exactly!

[@t0xictearsz]

Sarcasme natuurlijk ?

[@johnregan3591]

Lol when you put it like that the metric does look easy. Luckily I can use both

[@SOfilmable]

Hahahaha 👌

[@billk.7889]

5/17”? Must have missed that one in my toolbox.

[@cameronshoemaker9701]

8:50 on the right side of the screen the star bucks cup why does it look so photoshopped lol

[@caarll]

Cause it is?

[@akarandom1]

@@caarll product placement

[@caarll]

@@akarandom1 I was just letting Cameron know it was photoshopped. Had nothing to do with product placement.

[@mr-rosh]

Should've added some blur to it, make it more real.

[@JADuppyMan]

Keen eye - good catch..

[@MakThaNife]

This series is awesome! For a guy like me who rarely would need a tool like this, but still wants one handy, These are good alternatives to having to go to a buddy's shop

[@AdamMcNutt]

I've used this press for years and it's great. Of note, your 9/16" bolt is actually one of those "confusing" 14mm metrics...

[@LeCuTuS1991]

Number 3, just due to the grinder getting in the way if you need to drill into something that is long!

[@scottybobatv]

I'd say if Grandad had it like option 4 on the side near the vice, Then who's to argue with all his years of experience, not I. I had a clarke drill press which seems about the same price and quality and was very happy with it

[@timlillard390]

I purchased this exact drill press about a month ago. It was easy to set up (did not have a bent bolt!), and I had it up and running in about 1/2 hour. Your comment about the chuck feeling a bit gritty: The instructions indicate that the chuck came straight from the machine shop and it needs to be completely cleaned prior to installing it on the press. I cleaned the chuck per instructions and it works smoothly and "grit-free". Also, the manual states that you can remove one or more of the handles if you have a piece of lumber that interferes with the rotation of the handles raising and lowering the press, so maybe it's not such a good idea to lock them in. I've used the press about a dozen times since I purchased it and it has worked flawlessly. For my little DIY workshop, it is perfect until I can afford a much better, much more expensive press.

[@Arariel3]

Thank you! This answered my questions about this tool. Bench grinder on the end, at a 90 degree angle from the drill press. This will allow you to move material around as you want to drill. Don't have them side by side like they sat in the video. This limits your room to utilize your press.

[@zacrodriguez3500]

Is that Starbucks cup a game of thrones reference? Haha

[@IJudgeYou]

everyone focused on the "red herring" starbucks cup to throw you off the Loctite bottle on the shelf

[@connornobbs3487]

That’s just what I was thinking lol

[@metalbob3335]

i got one of larger models from Wen . when you believe you wont come back to it for awhile clean fully and wipe down with a light oil to exposed bare metal. I learned fromnot experience but a lack of opportunity to work with it...YET, and lube the chuck, base plate crank and pivot points they got options for more to do with these presses. they aren't bad just not Bridgeport machinery great.

[@rodw]

Option 3 I think the side is the best option because your material won't be effected by the other tool. Which side is probably personal preference. Might look better having the 2 short tools together (vise,grinder) that's what I would do. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@jameshall4385]

i think i’ll take a ride to starbucks. i suddenly have a craving for overpriced crappy coffee

[@FeenixRyzeen]

It looked like it was PhotoShopped in there.

[@CardinalLandscaping_Buffalo]

James Hall hes picking on game of thrones

[@Matio25091]

Weird, I was feeling like picking up some Spam. I suddenly have a craving for cheap terrible "meat" Edit: The Spam is from a different video, not this one. "Workbench for Cheap" video. I watched it right before this one and thought it was the same video xD

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

@@Matio25091 Is that here, too? I missed it

[@Matio25091]

@@ArkansasPilgrim Dammit. I'm only slightly intoxicated. The Spam is from the "Workbench for Cheap" video, not this one xD xD

[@BrassBashers]

"None of your confusing metric system...' *laughs in 10x

[@Chris-nq6cm]

Im pretty sure hes joking, and if he is its FUNNY

[@daftnord4957]

Do imperials laugh in 12x?

[@-ZIO]

@@daftnord4957 :)

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

@@daftnord4957 In x12 and x4, x6, x7, x8, x16, x18, x32... They have a lot to laugh about...

[@BrassBashers]

@@blahorgaslisk7763 hahahaha good one! 5,280 ft = 1,760 yards = 1 mile 100,000 cm = 1000 m = 1 km When I was working machining jet engine super metals, we would have to take the prints from Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, and other foreign based companies and have our engineers redo the entire print converted to standard measurements. We'd cut it in standard, measure it in standard on the floor, the CMM measures it in standard, and then everything is converted to metric by the computer in the end to verify nominal dimensions..... 🤦‍♂️ What a mess it all was!!

[@dirtroadfarmsjimmideanreen2458]

I put my Grinder independent from my bench. I took a 16 inch truck rim welded a heavy automatic flywheel underneath of it then on the top I put a piece of 3-inch pipe up to a small platform that the grinder Mounts to. We love it in the shop because we can roll it to wherever we need to just like you would roll a propane tank and then it tucks nicely under the edge of the bench.

[@numerousactuary6640]

I’ve really enjoyed watching Kyle Chandler review tools. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose!

[@ottopike6000]

Screw bends: "Let's not expect anything unrealistic". Uses metric system: "I don't like that".

[@michaeldougfir9807]

We all need a positive start to today's comments. So go pick up the instruction manual first. (Young people are watching, ya know.) The work bench I use is all steel with heavy angle iron legs. It is 10' long. My son in law inherited it from his Dad. And he lets me use it all I want. The vise is a good, heavy one. Bolted on. Everything else is moved in and out for use or so it can rest out of the way. The drill press and bench grinder are mine. The drill press is a Delta, and is in between yours, in quality, and the similar size one from Craftsman. I am happy with it. I never have need to bolt or clamp it down. These are called bench top drill presses, or something like that to indicate they are not the tall ones that stand on the floor. I am with you. Sometimes you can fight with an item for years before the simple answer comes to mind -- as in the case of installing the drill press levers with Loctite. By watching your videos I have conquored a number of these items. But I would use Blue Loctite more than red. In my world, many things need dismantling at one time or another. But in the mean while, they were secure. Thanks for a good video. Good Sabbath to you and yours.

[@CattyWompus.]

We have a WEN generator, I’m very happy with it. It saved us after hurricane Ian, was able to power our fridge, small portable AC, some lights and chargers all at the same time.

[@tims001]

"Confusing metric system" 1mm 10mm = 1cm 100cm = 1m 1000m = 1km

[@duin2in]

Its confusing when you're not used to it. An easy conversion into meters means nothing when we use inches and feet with increments of 1/16 of an inch

[@tims001]

@@duin2in in Australia we use both all the time, our standard is metric but we use inches and fractions also. Converting is the only problem, lucky we have google now. Even Celsius makes more sense to me 0° is freezing point and 100° is boiling point... It was 46° at my house yesterday... that's hot!!

[@bythestump]

Yeah, counting by ten is super difficult.

[@duin2in]

@@bythestump nobody said counting to 10 is difficult. How many mm in a 1/16", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1"? Is it still an easy count to 10?

[@savagedabs8536]

@Neurolicious Correct we are actually the ninth brightest according to iq. Not bad out of 195 so your point was what?

[@BrassBashers]

"I make cheap DIY videos yet use a personal forklift to move heavy things in my shop, BOW DOWN PEASANTS!!!!"

[@firnatine529]

Are you crying?

[@super_slo]

Don't forget he also has a set of forks for the tractor. 😁

[@cmarkb]

Grow up. If you have it, use it. Cody doesn't flaunt it. The great thing is you can choose not to watch, but making childish comments is uncalled for.

[@super_slo]

Got to agree. No place for humor, camaraderie, or sarcasm in this community. Shame on us...

[@viewsandreviews180]

Why not make the drill press and grinder movable? You can store them under the bench when not needed.

[@tprldaryl2161]

Views and Reviews maybe build an adapter plate which could quick attach either tool.

[@thisfleshatomb18]

You hit the nail on the head. Not everyones needs for tools and equipment meets commercial level quality. Starting out, investments and business ideas require a testing phase and something like this drill press can be just that. What it can and cant do is essentially the best review to do, giving the purchaser the leeway in whether or not the product is right for them. A drill press would have helped me make holes into glued wooden blocks for the base of a stand of LED strip light. Instead of using chisels, which at this point I essentially bought for nothing now.

[@eherrmann01]

I have the 12" version of this (model 4214). It has electronic variable speeds and rack-and-pinion to raise and lower the platen. a few months after I set it up, the digital speed display went out. I called Wen and they promptly sent me a new display. Excellent customer service. The press itself works great for my small woodworking shop and I've been very happy with it. The only real gripe I have with it is that the display stays on all the time, which may be why it went out on me. I just unplug the unit when not in use now.

[@Jackson-mp7di]

Grandaddy put that coffee right there next to the grinder if my memory serves me correctly.

[@12B4Christ]

Yup, Jackson W..... But we know granddaddy didn't play with wussified $4 a cup starfunk coffee. No, he drank used motor oil with a pinch of Cherrywood sawdust - never had a second of arthritis and got his fiber too, but he definitely smoked cigars, like a real man does.

[@Jackson-mp7di]

@@12B4Christ Damn straight

[@RhinoAg]

@@12B4Christ heh. heckin a

[@Saw_Squatch]

Have you ever checked out the Tormek low speed wet grinders? Got one at work and it's a dream for precision sharpening

[@ericbrowning]

My husband and I have a handful of WEN products and really like them. I chose them not only for the price, but because WEN offers replacement parts as well as blow-apart diagrams of their products, two things I could not find for most of the brands sold in big box stores.

[@bstacy8386]

The price is right i have the exact same on.. mine went together flawlessly it works well I'm very pleased with mine, for the amount if drill pressing I do

[@jmegown52302]

#3, bench grinder on side. Frees up space along front to work on bigger pieces.

[@ACutAboveKnifeandLeather]

option 3 gives you a little more room for larger items, you wont be so confined

[@certified-forklifter]

1:58 "not the confusing metric system" * laughs in world except usa *

[@thatguyoverthere9634]

Not quite There are two other countries that use imperial but metric is definitely better for desktop measurements.

[@certified-forklifter]

@@thatguyoverthere9634 yeah

[@loktom4068]

Get both tool systems. Too bad almost all imports from Europe and Asia uses metric.

[@certified-forklifter]

@@loktom4068 I exclusively use matric, never seen anything else in my life, and I want to use really good tools exclusively, so one set is enough XD Cheers, happy weekend

[@guzmanpatriot]

Yeah well as least we have put a man on the moon

[@leroyj9044]

When i set up my first tool bench i had the drill press on the outer side, then the grinder, and my vise on opposite end. Now, i still have my drill press and vice on opposite ends, however my grinders are stored on a shelf mounted to a section of 2x12 with some affixed alignment dowels and holes which i can clamp to the bench when i need them. I did this because i have a few different sizes of bench grinders with different kinds of wheels... Cause that was easier than constantly switching between a wire wheel and a polishing wheel

[@johnr.timmers2297]

Love how he just nonchalantly throws the directions on the ground

[@thomascronin1040]

Use a common Forktruck to move your inexpensive budget friendly common man's workbench. LOL

[@holyravioli5795]

I've always wanted one of these mini drill presses because they just seem so practical. Drilling perfectly straight holes can be an absolute chore and when working with very small parts its near impossible without a drill press.

[@ottokiehl5413]

I went with the 10 inch variable speed model after watching this video. It had just a little more of size and strength. Same with the grinder. Just the next size up. So far I am really impressed with the WEN quality. I really wanted to buy American, but there was nothing available that compared. Then I got the WEN 6 inch vise. Once again, not disappointed. I had never heard of them a month ago, now I'm a fan.

[@Mishootist]

Keep both on modular mounts for versatility.

[@Scizie]

What is up with the PNG of the Starbucks cup? XD

[@yvindascanius6061]

Could it be the quality of the coffee: Poor - Not - Good.

[@robertbowling8393]

Great video, and great review. Having recently begun shopping for a drill press, living only 20 minutes away from a Harbor Freight store, of course my first thoughts were of their brand ... And after watching a couple of misc reviews, readily lost interest. Next, I began looking at WEN, and ended up purchasing a 10 in. model. I seriously considered the model which you highlight in this video, but the 10 in model offered a couple if features I really like. You seem to be personnel knowledge in shop equip, and appreciate your input on these WEN presses .... Mine has not yet arrived, but I look forward to getting it together. I want to thank you for sharing the angle iron device tat your grand-dad created for cradling round object drilling. It sounds like you hold this man's wisdom in great appreciation ..... I too was Blessed with such a grandfather, and will miss him for life. Thank you for your KZbin channel ..... I'm now a subscriber! P.S. Regarding location of various tools, wise points! Thnx again, and Blessings back to you as well. ..... (THE most important thing to keep in mind!)

[@coolelectronics1759]

hey its you! So glad I found this channel again just looking at some random tool vids. I first bumped into your channel waaay back in 2019 going through a tough time of depression and anxiety and it helped me get through it believe it or not. At the time I had slowly started getting into building arcade machines I was watching your channel and the (mymatevince) trying-to-fix series on youtube at the time I remember Thanks for the content man subbed

[@Devin82m]

So if the bench is supposed to be for Jack, then shouldn't you leave it for him to decided when he moves into a place? If you mount stuff he may have obstructions in his garage/shop that would leave him having to moving things and put more holes in that nice top. Or what if he decides to buy machines/vise right off the bat and they are bigger? Just a few thoughts.

[@thingyee1118]

Having no clear space eitherside of the drill press is something a east coster would do.

[@ixionn563]

I like the nice stand up floor drill-presses myself.

[@EDC_Tactical]

Nah, east coast guys just run full size floor standing drill presses These little bench top drill presses are more of a west coast thing

[@andrewbrimmer1797]

The most important thing to consider do you work more on wide or on long projects or mount on boards to clamp as needed

[@m2austin]

Noone: Wranglerstar: "None of your confusing metric system!"

[@BH-rx3ue]

I would go for grinder on the side behind the vice and the drill on the front on the opposite corner, slightly back from the edge for clearance. Reason 1: the most likely thing you will need the grinder for is for cleaning off burrs and such what. You are more likely to get burrs and such what from cutting the item than you are drilling it PLUS with a drill, you can always touch it with a counter sink bit. Reason 2: the grinder can be operated from multiple angles, what ever you are drilling can only be flat. so say if the bench is pushed against a wall, which is likely, if you have something that is really long, on the grinder you can hold the item vertically where as you will need to have the space either side to be able to use the drill press

[@prdoohan]

Plus with the drill on the corner you can loosen the grub screw in the head, then you can swing the head out over the edge of the bench. You can then drill into the ends of longer material etc which stands on the floor or clamped vertically on the bench end.

[@BH-rx3ue]

@@prdoohan very true. might even be able to replace the little grub screw with a winged bolt or something so that you can simply loosen it without the need for a tool. but either which way we are in agreement

[@prdoohan]

@@BH-rx3ue Good idea, just match the thread up and put a bolt in. Weld a small bar across the head to make it tool-less.

[@jchamberlainhome]

What do I really need a drill press for? Trying to explain to the wife.

[@deanburton8251]

Just for the good

[@Dznytoy]

To drill accurate 90 degree holes.

[@thepandaman]

Sufficient pressure for clean cutting through metal, 90 degree holes, helps with morticing, jigs for repeatable cuts a set distance from an edge/end, accurate depth stop...

[@TamingTheSprue]

I’m already having that conversation in my head.

[@chachadodds5860]

I never questioned my husband about any tools he wanted to purchase, or any purchase for that matter, because he was such a great handyman around the house, and always took care of things right away. Miss him terribly. So, I don't quite understand when I hear that men have to justify to their wives, but maybe being prompt to take care of things around the house, is the key. IDK, but lol...I want a bench grinder.

[@petermenningen338]

I purchased one of these about 4 years ago just for the motor and the motor pulley. I had just purchased an older Craftsman Jewelers Lathe without a motor. The belt size was the same and it was cheaper to buy the drill than buy a motor and pulley. Especially since I'm on Maui. I have since converted the head and collum to be a tapping aid which was a bonus so my actual value was twice the cost.

[@autumn1546]

Well I reckon for everyone out there it makes sense to clamp everything on, test it out, then see which works best. But for me, I'd keep the vice and drill press on a corner, then throw the grinder on the drill press side