--- product_id: 296125173 title: "WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange" brand: "wen" price: "R7804" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Wen" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/296125173-wen-4208t-2-3-amp-8-inch-5-speed-cast store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 5 adjustable speeds (740-3140 RPM) 2.3A induction motor power 8-inch swing & 2-inch spindle travel WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange **Brand:** wen **Price:** R7804 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔩 Drill Like a Pro, Own the Workshop ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange by wen - **How much does it cost?** R7804 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/296125173-wen-4208t-2-3-amp-8-inch-5-speed-cast) ## Best For - wen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** At just 23 inches tall with a 7x11 inch base, it fits perfectly on any benchtop without sacrificing performance. - • **Angle Your Ambition:** 6.5x6.5 inch adjustable worktable bevels up to 45° for versatile angled drilling—no limits to your creativity. - • **Smart Storage & Safety:** Onboard chuck key storage and lockout power switch keep your workspace organized and secure. - • **Precision at Every Turn:** Five-speed control lets you tailor drilling speed for metal, wood, or plastic with unmatched accuracy. - • **Built to Last, Built to Perform:** Heavy-duty cast iron construction ensures stability and durability for professional-grade projects. ## Overview The WEN 4208T is a compact yet powerful 2.3-amp benchtop drill press featuring an 8-inch swing, 2-inch spindle travel, and 5-speed settings up to 3140 RPM. Its heavy cast iron build and adjustable 6.5x6.5 inch beveling worktable deliver precision and versatility for metal, wood, and plastic projects. Designed for professionals and makers seeking reliable, space-saving power tools with smart features like onboard key storage and a locking depth stop. ## Description Remember when you could drill with maximum accuracy? Power through metal, wood, plastics, and more with the WEN 8-Inch 5-Speed Drill Press. Don’t let our compact design fool you. Between the five operating speeds, the two-inch spindle travel, and the sturdy construction, you’ll have way more precision than a standard handheld drill. Our 2.3-amp induction motor features ball bearings for smooth balanced performance even at high speed. Manually set your speed to either 740, 1100, 1530, 2100, or 3140 RPM by adjusting the belt position on the two spindles. The easy-to-read, locking depth stop allows for accurate and repeatable drilling operations. The keyed chuck with JT33 spindle taper accepts bits ranging from 1/20 to 1/2 inch in diameter (1.5 to 13 mm). The table bevels 45° left and right for angled drilling. The base is designed with holes for mounting onto a bench or work stand. Clamps and vises are easily mounted to the slotted table, making work-holding safe and effective. And because its a WEN product. a stocked inventory of replacement parts, and a helpful customer phone line. Remember when you could drill holes in almost anything? Remember WEN. Review: Best sub 100 drill press - For me, this is a very good price the build quality is very good and it is a versatile tool because unlike other gel presses in this price range, you can adjust the angle of the drilling. More than 2 inches of drilling would be nice, but you pay for what you get. It’s very nice and heavy cast-iron. And the performance is very good. The five speed function is also nice allowing you to drill through metals I have drilled through steel and as long as you use oil and a decent bit can get through pretty thick material Review: Works GREAT making doorstops... - I like doorstops, doorstops like me and I like making doorstops. This little beast is a nice piece of kit for making said doorstops. The doorstops are made from 7075 and 6061 aluminum. I use a 5D doorstop hole maker and its done great with this WEN 8" drill press. Yes, I know, it's Chinese and everything, but the boots working at the WEN doorstop ++ maker factory must be very happy and cared for. It isn't a $1,000 drill press obviously, but it does the job, just like your cousin Eddie. It's a little rough around the edges, but it doesn't affect the operation. It's for light duty only AND it's highly portable. It's incredibly easy to put together and it was shipped securely, absolutely no issues. IF you're fabricating heavy duty tank armor, this isn't your drill press, but if you're drilling holes into doorstops; firmly placing you on the enemies of the state list, this is your drill press. You'll have to adapt and improvise a little bit cuz it's only 8", but it'll poke a hole perfectly. You may have heard that before but in this case it's true. I teamed this press up with a WEN WA0392 120V 15-Amp Momentary Power Foot Pedal Switch for safety and it also works great. Another nice piece of kit from WEN. I also use it with a bench grinder (not a WEN) and of course a DeWalt DWP611 router, essential for making doorstops. I just plug whatever corded tool (15amps or less) I'm using into the back of the pedal plug, plug that into my power source, stick it on the floor and use my foot to control the off/on function of the tool....hands free so to speak, much safer. So there you go, knock yourself out. It's well worth the $100 or so bucks for the drill and what, $14 bucks for the pedal? Well worth it. Highly recommend. ## Features - Features a 2.3A induction motor, an 8-inch swing, and a 2-inch spindle travel - Includes a 1/2-inch keyed chuck and onboard key storage - Operates at 5 different speeds: 740, 1100, 1530, 2100, or 3140 RPM - 6.5 by 6.5 inch height adjustable worktable bevels up to 45 degrees in each direction - Measures in at 23 inches tall with a 7 by 11-inch base ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08ZVT5JKC | | Additional Features | 360-Degree Swivel, Chuck Key Storage, Lockout Power Switch | | Amperage | 2.3 Amps | | Best Sellers Rank | #31,763 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Power Magnetic Drill Presses | | Brand | WEN | | Brand Name | WEN | | Color | Black/Orange | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,947 Reviews | | Drill Type | Drill Press | | Drilling Capacity Metal | 0.5 Inches | | Drilling Capacity Wood | 4 Inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00044459420804, 39710525095970 | | Included Components | 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | | Is Electric | Yes | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.9"L x 7.5"W x 11"H | | Item Type Name | 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | | Item Weight | 34.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | WEN | | Manufacturer Part Number | 4208T | | Material Type | Cast Iron | | Maximum Chuck Size | 13 Millimeters | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 3140 RPM | | Model Number | 4208T | | Number of Speeds | 5 | | Power Source | AC | | Speed | 3140 RPM | | UPC | 044459420804 | | Voltage | 110 Volts (AC) | ## Product Details - **Amperage:** 2.3 Amps - **Brand:** WEN - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 3140 RPM - **Power Source:** AC - **Voltage:** 110 Volts (AC) ## Images ![WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I7zIuK-TL.jpg) ![WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qHA0pSOCL.jpg) ![WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91hlR0+DyQL.jpg) ![WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lgGrflREL.jpg) ![WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91OjicSLS2L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does it drill round holes** A: I only drill square holes with mine. **Q: Can you rotate the drill press on this unit 90 degrees, so that it hangs off the edge of the workbench, to drill into the ends of longer pieces of stock?** A: Yes you can, just be careful when ever you do this. **Q: What is the maximum width of material you are drilling (from drill center to hitting the pole)?** A: i think the varied answers come from questions getting sent to people who have purchased different sizes. I noticed some of the reviews are also for other models. This item, the WEN 4208 has an 8-inch swing. So, you can drill the center of an 8- inch diameter object, or about 4- inches from drill center to body. The WEN 4210 & the WEN 4212 have 10- inch swings. Anyone trying to drill the center of a 9- inch wheel would need one of these models. This 4208 is a Great drill for the money. i like that the head can be swung over the edge of a work bench, which allows for drilling into long stock. Like into the bottom center of a 36" post. The beveling work table is another great feature & one i did not have on the press this will replace. If you have the space, consider the WEN 4214 with 12-Inch swing. it is still small enough to be bench top, but you can drill the center of 12- inch/ bowls & table tops. **Q: ease of putting together** A: It's really easy to put together. Just took me round 5-10 minutes. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best sub 100 drill press *by O***Y on December 14, 2025* For me, this is a very good price the build quality is very good and it is a versatile tool because unlike other gel presses in this price range, you can adjust the angle of the drilling. More than 2 inches of drilling would be nice, but you pay for what you get. It’s very nice and heavy cast-iron. And the performance is very good. The five speed function is also nice allowing you to drill through metals I have drilled through steel and as long as you use oil and a decent bit can get through pretty thick material ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works GREAT making doorstops... *by J***S on August 10, 2021* I like doorstops, doorstops like me and I like making doorstops. This little beast is a nice piece of kit for making said doorstops. The doorstops are made from 7075 and 6061 aluminum. I use a 5D doorstop hole maker and its done great with this WEN 8" drill press. Yes, I know, it's Chinese and everything, but the boots working at the WEN doorstop ++ maker factory must be very happy and cared for. It isn't a $1,000 drill press obviously, but it does the job, just like your cousin Eddie. It's a little rough around the edges, but it doesn't affect the operation. It's for light duty only AND it's highly portable. It's incredibly easy to put together and it was shipped securely, absolutely no issues. IF you're fabricating heavy duty tank armor, this isn't your drill press, but if you're drilling holes into doorstops; firmly placing you on the enemies of the state list, this is your drill press. You'll have to adapt and improvise a little bit cuz it's only 8", but it'll poke a hole perfectly. You may have heard that before but in this case it's true. I teamed this press up with a WEN WA0392 120V 15-Amp Momentary Power Foot Pedal Switch for safety and it also works great. Another nice piece of kit from WEN. I also use it with a bench grinder (not a WEN) and of course a DeWalt DWP611 router, essential for making doorstops. I just plug whatever corded tool (15amps or less) I'm using into the back of the pedal plug, plug that into my power source, stick it on the floor and use my foot to control the off/on function of the tool....hands free so to speak, much safer. So there you go, knock yourself out. It's well worth the $100 or so bucks for the drill and what, $14 bucks for the pedal? Well worth it. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, and only 2 issues, but works well. *by P***R on March 22, 2025* My old one was 25 yrs old. Got this one, great price. Works well and was not all that problematic to assemble. Only 2 issues. the Chuck Key did not fit the chuck. The Chuck holes measured .250 and the chuck key came in at .222. Luckily I had one from the old press that worked. The other issue was the drive belt cover really rattled. I loosened the belts a bit as that was recommended. Didn't solve it so I used a clamp on it to keep it still. All in all, glad I got it. ## Frequently Bought Together - WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press,Black/Orange - WEN Drill Press Vise, 4-Inch (DPA424) - WEN DPA2513 24-by-12-Inch Drill Press Table with an Adjustable Fence and Stop Block --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/296125173-wen-4208t-2-3-amp-8-inch-5-speed-cast](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/296125173-wen-4208t-2-3-amp-8-inch-5-speed-cast) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*