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WEN 4214 12-inch Variable Speed Drill Press

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Drills perfectly square holes at a repeatable depth — and spins Forstner bits, mortising attachments and sanding drums safely.

  • Variable speed with digital readout
  • Laser guide
  • Tilting table
  • Depth stop for repeat holes
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  • Tested in our shop before we recommend it

What we like
  • Accuracy a hand drill cannot match
  • Speed change without moving belts
  • Benchtop size
Watch out for
  • Small stock table — add a wooden auxiliary table
  • Laser needs calibrating

Drills perfectly square holes at a repeatable depth — and spins Forstner bits, mortising attachments and sanding drums safely.

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