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WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
$117.27Cheaper
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WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is cheaper at $117.27. Every spec and price links to its source.
Craftsman
Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
$199.99
Which is better: the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press or Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheaper at $117.27.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $117.27 | $199.99 |
| Brand | WEN | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 8 | 8 |
| Type | benchtop | benchtop |
| Motor hp | 0.37 | — |
| Spindle speeds | 5 | 5 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 740–3140 | 610–3070 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.5 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | No | No |
| Table tilt (°) | 45° left/right | 45° left/right |
| Motor amps | 2.3 | 4.1 |
Sources — WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-06-20). Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press and Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Speed range (rpm): WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 740–3140 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 610–3070
- Chuck size (in): WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 0.5 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 0.625
- Motor amps: WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 2.3 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 4.1