You can change the mechanical variable speed from 530 RPM up to 3100 RPM.
A digital speed readout shows the machine’s current RPM for the best accuracy possible.
In this package, you get a laser, an adjustable depth stop, a beveling 8 by 7.5-inch work table with beveling tools, a 1/2-inch capacity Keyed Chuck, an onboard chuck key, and two years of warranty.
13.2 by 19.3 by 33.9 inches. It weighs 57 pounds.
Remember when power tools were strong. The WEN 12-Inch Variable Speed Drill Press can drill through metal, wood, plastic, and more. It can drill up to a 1/2-inch hole through heavy-duty, 1-inch-thick cast iron, and it can do it quickly. When you turn a lever, you can change the speed from 530 to 3100 RPM for your project. A digital LED readout shows you how fast the machine is going at the same time. The powerful induction motor has ball bearings for a long life and a well-balanced performance. The 1/2-inch chuck with a JT33 spindle taper allows you to use a wide range of bits, and the chuck keys are kept on the machine itself for easy storage. The 8 by 7.5-inch cast-iron worktable can be turned 45° to the left and right for those tricky jobs. The X-pattern of the Class IIIA 2.5mW laser shows where your drill’s center points are, which saves time and money. There are predrilled holes on the 8 by 12.5-inch cast iron base so that you can easily mount it to a bench or work surface of your choice. Because it’s a WEN product, your drill press comes with a two-year warranty, a friendly customer service line, and a large stock of replacement parts, which you can buy. You used to be able to drill like a laser. Remember WEN, please.
This morning, the 4212 came in. It took about 45 minutes to set up, but it was worth the wait. If you’ve ever set up a drill press or worked with one before, it’s very easy. My run out isn’t as bad as some of the other reviews, and it works great. Its best feature is that you can change the speed. Instead of leaving the belts alone because I’m too lazy to mess with them, I will now set the right speed for different jobs.
I wrote a review this morning that said the lasers didn’t work, and I sent it in. Not so. In the back of my mind, I remembered that the tool came with two AA batteries that the manual didn’t tell me to put in. So I found out where they should go (under the black plastic panel next to the laser’s on/off switch) and put them in. There is a little plastic tab on the protruding plastic box that you push to open the panel, so you can see inside. Very simple. We have now found out what was going on with all of the lasers that didn’t work. It would be nice if Wen talked about how to put the batteries in the manual for people like me who don’t know how to do things. All in all, this is a great little tool for something that costs $200.
