The clicking in the motor is the centrifugal switch closing. It's used for the starter winding to power up the motor.

Thank you for the review! I also loved the line “that’s not just good, that’s good enough!” As one amazon reviewer wrote “I’m Not making medical devices in my garage, I’m drilling holes in wood. Are you drilling holes in wood? Then get this.” As for me, I’m by far the least accurate thing in my garage so it seems more than good enough for me. Thanks!

I just purchased the Wen 4214, I had the same clicking when powering off. Thanks to your video, I see It’s normal. I found your video very informative. Thank you

What I like most about this video is the presentation itself. Not too long, very informative and hit all the important points. The cinematography is excellent and voice articulation is clear and well structured to the subject. I can think of many long winded, boring national TV newscasters that should take lessons from Aaron.

Great review. Thanks for the link to the better chuck. Saved me from having to do the research.

Great review ! I’m a contractor…….and you got right to the essentials of the tool.

Thanks for this I just got this putting together soon.

I've had an excellent experience with tech support. No email. Just call. Yes, the tech actually walks over to a tool like the one you are calling about and walks you through any adjustment! Amazing theses days!

I bought one of these drill presses about a year ago. For the money I was pretty happy! I will say they are not meant for heavy duty work. On the runout on the press I bought it had .003" with the stock chuck and a router bit I used to measure the runout. I use my press for hobby woodworking and it fits the bill. For the DIY'er on a budget I highly reccomend it.

I purchased this exact model and it landed here today. I used brake cleaner (it doesn't harm most paints) to clean everything up including the quill and the taper for the chuck I assembled the unit. I used a dial indicator to test for run out on the quill and found it at 1/2 thousands. I installed the taper into the quill with a rubber hammer and then the chuck into the taper--again using the rubber hammer. I then installed a brand new Made in the USA 5/16" drill bit and checked for run out. I found only 2 thousands run out. SO! Before spending another $35 or so on the key less chuck, check the specs for the original units. While I use key less chucks on my battery powered drills I do prefer a manual chuck on a stationary drill as they tighten and stay tightened.

My WEN 4214, upon powering down, does make that multi clicking sound. I called wen about it and I too was told that it was normal. I do like my WEN drill press. I use it strictly for metal. It gets the job done for sure. Thank you very much for the review.

Take the runout from the tool and my poor measuring skills, Add them together, then they should cancel each other out, giving me an extremely precise hole. 😉. Great review. Extremely informative and great for those with buyer’s remorse or those who know very little about drill presses, like myself; that definitely eased my mind a bit about my purchase. Thank you!

Thanks for the review. There are two set screws that hold the head on the column. It is above the one you tightened

Just ordered the chuck via your Amazon link hopefully thanks for sharing

Hi, at 7:40, I'd suggest replacing one of the nuts with a lock nut, or replacing the washer with a rubbery nylon washer. The reason being that the friction from the rubber prevents side to side movement (which is the main cause for loosening nuts) Alternatively, line both sides of the washer with electric tape.

Great review!

I got one a while back. I concur with everything you stated. For the $, it’s an excellent value

I had this drill press for a while. I sold it because I sold everything I could to avoid having to move it from state to state a couple years ago. I really like the drill press overall. There is a safety concern. The tab on the front pulley that passes through the hall effect sensor (for rpm measurement) was cutting through the power cord insulation. I would estimate it cut about 50% of the way through the insulation before there was no longer contact. I watched it closely for a while and it didn't change from there. First thing I did was replace the chuck anyway with a setup from Glacern Machine Tools (MT2-DC500). Chucking in a piece of drill rod, I was at about .0007~ total indicated. Minus the safety issue, I agree that it's the best value there is. By the way, this is the same drill press that JET sells (model 716000) under their name for 2.5x what I paid.

I have a Wen 4212 hack that may work on the 4214 as well....i ordered the wen grinder stand and as i suspected the drill press pole flange and the top flange of the grinder match up perfectly. so you can adapt the desktop model to the floor model for $100. and the water cooling tray is great for often used bits. great hack for me.

Good review. I get what you said about well maintained industrial machine sound, it can be so sweet.

I just bought this one and using a dial indicator (just bought that, too) it reads .004 runout at the chuck (measuring on the side where the key holes are) but it reads .113 runout on a milling bit inserted in the chuck. I'm using the drill press mainly for polymer 80 308 lowers and not sure if the runout is too excessive for that. I would think so but trying to find out.

Nice review, subbed after watching. Thanks.

Great review

Omg thanks for talking about the clicking I just got mine and thought something was wrong.

Thanks for sharing I just received this I also bought the add on Wen work table which I will be installing I may also get the better chuck and do it all at once again thanks for sharing

I wonder if a link belt could be installed on this type of variable speed ?

I'm looking at getting one of these, as it looks like a great value judging by reviews like yours and others. Could you possibly measure the inner diameter of the table mount bracket and let me know what that is (in frame at time stamp 1:53)? I have a specific application that this could be useful for (drilling new lug pattern in a few axles shafts). I'm wondering if the shaft will fit in that mounting bracket. Thank in advance!

Great video Aaron. Appreciate the short but very pointed review. Thank you for taking your time to honestly review this product and provide your experience with it. Just ignore the trolls, they have nothing better to do. Keep on making great, informative and realistic videos, you are very good at it!

in the video, you state a uxcell chuck, your link is to a PSI. so which did you get?

First, without the bit, run out was .0001? With the Forstner bit in the chuck, .08? My son had this, and he gave it to me when he purchased the 4225T from WEN. He had all the adjustments set, and I checked it after he delivered it to me. Overall, I am impressed with the WEN 4214. I will never go back to a manually adjustable speed drill press.

Great video helped me make my decision!👍 My only thought was if WEN put a brushless motor on the unit it would run quieter and have a longer life. 🖖

Hey guys, take a look at the aftermarket chuck used in this video@Amazon: Keyless Chuck/Arbor - amzn.to/3zmue89 WEN 4214 - amzn.to/3gm5d0D We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Thanks for your excellent video review! Wanted to point out that your link to the uxcell drill chuck links instead to a different product. The uxcell definitely still exists, but is a different link. Thanks again!

kind of late to the party but if you still have this drill press whats the distance between the channels on the table? like how big of a vise could fit?

Could be helpful to let us know the minimum drill Diameter this 12" Wen can receive. Also, can the plunger be adjusted to make it tighter, hence no play in it. Thanks, nice unboxing. 👍 Same question for the Amazon keyless chuck. Thx

I recently purchased same drill press and The keyless chuck, problem! Now the laser cross hairs are not fully visible due to the longer keyless chuck length! Any ideas how to resolve this?

"Held in place by a set screw threaded into plastic", is all I needed to hear. Thanks for doing this useful review. Bye Wen!

dude thanks! I love this drill press but yea the stock chuck sucks, the runout is insane thank you for the part recommendation, ordered it already lol

Mine screeched really bad at the motor output and had noticeable and audible drag when turning the motor by hand. Luckily Amazon had UPS pick it up for a free return. Sucked I had to box it back up -- heavy!

hello!I have a 10 inch induction motor, how can I put it in reverse?

Nice review, thanks for posting it. Quick question: did you find the table to be rock solid once you tightened the locking ring or did it move or wiggle?

OK good review and all one thing tho the parts are cast steel not cast iron. The clicking noise is the start winding it has a centrifugal switch once it reaches full speed and the belt should be good for awhile.

I have the 4212works fabulous. ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD the first thing I did KEYLESS CHUCK

Did you clean out the inside of arbor bore before installing the chuck?

there should be that top set screw like there is in mine.

That motor sound its came from inside clutch don't worries about it

Thanks for a great video! I got this drill press a couple weeks ago. Downsized from 15” floor model. I wish it would do a bit slower speed. Mine goes down to 510 at slowest. Anyone modify it to go slower? If not, what’s the largest diameter Forstner bit you would use for wood at its slowest speed?

Why didn't you list the after market key-less chuck link that you had to buy to get an acceptable runout? We'd like to follow your lead......

“Felt like I put 2000 dollar rims on a 4000 dollar civic”.. man this guy would be horrified to got to a stance meet 😂

The click from the motor is the centrifugal switch

Aaron, What keyless aftermarket chuck did you replace the WEN 4214's chuck with?

Well balanced review. Seems like a great drill press in this price range. Wish there was a side by side comparison with the Bauer 12". Very similar specs but the Bauer is somewhat less expensive.

I think I’m going to buy this, for pretty much one reason, that variable speed ease of adjustment just clutch!

Do you have a cross slide vice if so which one works best with that machine

Thanks for a great video. You didn't mention if yours has the 5 amp motor or the earlier 3.2 amp. I have this press with the 5 amp motor. Thanks for the keyless chuck suggestion. I ordered one. I also have the table and spindle sander kit for it. I'm really happy with it. I couldn't afford a name brand unit, and the cheap harbor freight unit it replaced was unusable. Glad I found a good middle ground. Loved your review and thanks for sharing 😊

Is this something I can learn and use to use for drilling through 1/16"-1/2" bits of metal for jewelry pieces? Much appreciated

Great review. I just set my new 4214 up but find the variable speed handle a little stiff, I was wondering if yours is like that? Thanks, Jake

I really like you desk, did you do a video on it perhaps?

I just bought this one. it is intimidatingly huge if you aren't expecting it.

We used variable speed pulleys on all our machines at work and they ran for years 24/7 without any wear but it was only for timing the machines with each other on a line and not doing any heavy work such as driving a chuck into wood or metal. This unit looks identical to the Full Boar model which is owned by Ozito.

I just got exact model used for a decent price i think however upon inspection i found that the height adjustment locking lever in back has damaged threads and it no longer locks. Do you happen to have a solution. Keep in mind the unit is less than a year old based on manufactured date and previous owner seems like he hardly used it.

What's a good drill that can do reverse as well as do lower RPM unlike 100RPM so I can use to tap holes?

I think that clicking sound may be a device called????? A centrifugal switch. I learned about it on Jeremy Feildings page. When the motor spins up the switch disconnects the starting winding of the motor once the motor reaches normal speed. It’s said to be on pretty much every motor you’d find in your workshop.

The clicking noise is the centrifugal clutch reengaging when the motor slows down enough. Perfectly normal.

Hahaa. The cvt clutch is the same on snowmobiles. Thats funny and love it. Ingenious. No more moving belts on the pulleys. Nice. Tho I baught a wen drywall sander. And yea. well what a disappointment that was. 😕

Have you tested this on stainless steel? Specifically 1/4in?

Do you have it mounted to floor or table.

There are two set screws. Look above the one you set about 3".

You have try resetting the taper a few times. And clean it all.

@Incorrigible Aaron the associate link to the aftermarket chuck goes to a different product than the one you featured, just so you know.

if you want to get under 5 thou of runout from a 3 jaw chuck or drill chuck you need to buy a reeeally good one. maybe you should buy some kind of indicatable chuck or some collets?

Mine is due to be delivered in 2 days. Thanks

Hi Aaron. Is the link that you provided for the keyless chuck the right one for the Wen? I ordered and received it and the arbor doesn't look right. Is there any way you can take a look at it and please let me know? I don't know which one on Amazon is the correct one for that drill press. Thanks so much buddy.

Are you still using this? How's the cast iron collar for table heigh holding up?

Just picked up this press used based on your review, and just ordered the chuck. How did you remove the stock chuck?

By and large I completely agree with this review and valued it in making my decision to buy. The cost versus features pushed me to buy in light of any shortcomings. I should also mention I am an avid WEN customer btw who owns several WEN products... but am also not blind to shortcomings. My Pros include: *The CVT-style variable speed adjustment (will never go back to belt switching either, and the reason most people I know get this one), I’ll actually switch speeds rather than just leave it somewhere in the middle ;-) Nice for this price level. *the use of IRON versus stamped metal in other lower cost units *the relatively easy assembly, *good stateside customer service/support (which I actually needed/used), BTW if you brought up the chuck issue, pretty sure they’d have sent you a new one. *the cost versus features/performance on this. * the availability of parts (thus far) My Cons: *the “fit and finish” like he also stated. The iron base on mine has a bit of unevenness in opposing corners, (bolting it down and shimming it helps). This isn’t unique to WEN though... but should be a QC inspection issue. *the loudness he mentions is real. It’s noticeably louder than some others in a similar price profile. *The loud shutoff “clutch/ brake” mentioned is noticeable, but normal. Like his review states, because the positives can outweigh the negatives for most at this cost-point, this is a decent buy.

Can this press be used for metal?

How do you remove the original chuck?

help. on amazon there are three types of mounting holes available: Mt2,MT3 & MT4. which one is compatible with WEN4214?

Hi Aaron. Hey did you get my last text??

I’m sold I’m picking one up

I enjoyed the video. It was very informative. I'll stick with the multi pulley type speed adjustment. One: Less belt wear. Two: Super easy to replace the belt. and three: For me, I have left the speed on slow and have not change the speed of my drill press in 20 years. Slow speed does all. I drill PVC, wood and steel all on the same speed. Barry

Still like it? Still recommend it or should I get something else for the price?

One question. I don't see a clamp for locking the spindle travel. Am I right or is that what the small set screw with a locknut is for? If so, I would say that is a big downer.

great video! you should make videos about how to make videos :)

Thank you for this review, it cemented my decision to go with a JET drill press. I know it is more expensive, but I would be constantly irritated by the noise and inaccuracy of this WEN. I get what I pay for, and not being able to drill an accurate and straight hole, is not good enough.

hopefully you see this, do you still recommend it? also the chuck you put a link to isnt in stock anymore, what else would you recommend?

Late bloomer love the video and would like to know about the keyless chuck didn’t find it SORRY

You should measure runout with a runout bar, not a forstener bit

The runout might have been in your tool and not the chuck itself, Since the arbour was within .001. You can indicate your drills in if you need to. Most likely a bad load of the drill bit onto the chuck. If you do indicate your drills do yourself a favor and get a test indicator much better for indicating things than a drop indicator which is what the tool you used is called.

Any opinions on the updated 4214T model?

You missed one of the set screws for the head. There are two. You missed the top one. Otherwise a nice assembly video.

"I like it but, it does great in this area but, the best value but, it's under $300 so not much room to complain but I will"

Debating on this WEN 10" drill press or a Ryobi instead. If anyone has any opinions on which is the better one, I'd appreciate it. Thx

Hello. Thanks so much for posting this video. I just assembled my 4212 last night. I really like WEN products and yes, they may not be for industrial use, but for at home they work perfectly. But I had a question about that "run out" that you measured. Can you please tell me what exactly that means and what does it pertain to? I don't have a gauge to measure mine but if I could make an improvement to it, I don't mind. I just don't know what that means or what it's for. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Thanks!!

mines broke today after it stalled drilling into a sheet of .050" aluminum.

I can’t decide between the 10” or the 12”. Is it worth it to get the 12”. I’m not finding any difference other than the 2” difference.

Bought one and the arbor kept falling out. Called support they said to clean it and that didn't help at all. Returning it tomorrow.

I've just got me one of this for my hobby things. This video helps a lot. Maybe I buy me better chuck.

Welp, I broke down and bought this drill press. I also grabbed a Glacern chuck due to how low the runout is. Plus, a cross slide vise. I should be set for life. ;D