Monday, May 21, 2018

WEN DRILL PRESS - The Best Drill Press Guide


WEN DRILL PRESS - The Best Drill Press Guide



You have probably heard of the wen drill press. It is one of the most popular drill presses out there today. The drill is made by equipment manufacturing company, Wen. The drill presses are made in six variants. They all come packed with simple and yet intuitive features that will leave you impressed. The Wen drill press machines are available for use to both commercial and home users. This article serves to address the craftsmanship of these machines. Ranked from the best, in detail below are the drills;

WEN 4227




This is the most powerful machine in the wen drill press series. It stands at 17 inches and has a 14 inch by 14 inch work table that is tilt able to both sides, left and right, at an angle of 45 degrees. The drill furthermore has a 12 speed adjustable range that is between 180 to 2940 rounds per minute! It comes with a laser point that guarantees maximum precision when drilling through wood, plastic or metal. The cast iron frame and base gives it a firm stand preventing the drill from vibrating or moving during operation. It is available for purchase at $633.83.



WEN 4225



The drill stands at 15 inches and has a 12 inch by 12 inch work table that tilts sideways, left and right, at an angle of 45 degrees. The speed of the drill can be adjusted from 280 to 1000 rounds per minute with a simple turn of a lever. You can however get more speed of up to 3000 rounds per
minute from 1000 with a quick adjustment of the belt. It has a digital readout screen from which you can tell the rounds per minute at which you are operating. Like the 4227, the WEN 4225 comes with a laser for accurate drilling in addition to a light for illumination when working in low light conditions. 


WEN 4214





The Wen 4214 It is the third most powerful machine in the series and comes at 12 inch stand. A tilt able work top with an angle of 45 degrees incline to both left and right sides makes this drill a must have. It boasts of speeds from 580 to 3200 rounds per minute basing on the work of your project. The 5 amp powered motor enables you to drill through wood and metal. It has a longer spindle unit that enables it to drill deeper holes. It comes at $289 price tag. It comes with laser targeting for precise drilling. It comes with laser targeting for precise drilling.


WEN 4212



Considered by many to be the drill of choice because of its impressive features, the 4212 from WEN comes with a 4.5 amp powered motor that enables it to drill through wood and metal as well as hardened steel. It stands at 10 inches and consists of a reinforced base that will prevent vibrations and movement when working. It is fitted with the company’s flagship laser targeting that enables the user to drill with precision. Speeds of between 530 and 3100 rounds per minute deliver top notch drilling and versatility. Like the other drills in the series, the WEN 4212 has a tilt able work top that goes to a 45 degree incline on sides left and right. It retails at $199.99.


WEN 4210



A simple drill that stands at 1o inches as well, the 4210 comes packed with a 3.2 amp powered motor that enables it to drill through wood as well as soft metal. It has a 5 adjustable speed range of between 600 to 3100 rounds per minute. It also boasts of tilt able work top inclining at 45 degrees to both left and right sides thereby enhancing speedy drilling. The laser targeting that is installed within the drill facilitates precision drilling. It is recommended to many beginners because of its simplicity in operation and function. It retails at $199.


In summary, WEN drill press machines are versatile and carry out their functions with precision thanks to the laser targeting technology installed in them. The company has been around since 1951, manufacturing quality equipment. I hope this article guides you to make a choice on the type of drill press you want based on the work you are going to do.