WEN · Updated June 2026
WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: price & specs
WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is listed at $117.27 on wenproducts.com as of 2026-06-27, the cheapest drill presses (median $309.6); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 8 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press a good buy?
At $117, the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheapest of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6. On the spec sheet, its swing of 8 in is the lowest of the 11, its motor hp of 0.37 is the lowest of the 6, and its spindle speeds of 5 is the lowest of the 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $117.27 List price on WEN Products official store |
|---|---|
| Brand | WEN |
| Released | — |
| Swing (in) | 8 |
| Type | benchtop |
| Motor hp | 0.37 |
| Spindle speeds | 5 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 740–3140 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.5 |
| Laser guide | No |
| Table tilt (°) | 45° left/right |
| Motor amps | 2.3 |
Source: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by northerntool.com. Specs verified against WEN search result and Northern Tool listing: 8-inch swing, 2.3A motor, 5 speeds (740, 1100, 1530, 2100, 3140 RPM), 1/2-inch keyed chuck (JT33 taper), 6.5x6.5-inch table tilting 45° each way, no laser. motor_hp 0.37 per Northern Tool (2.3A at 120V). Price $117.27 retained from WEN official store (could not re-fetch live due to a transient 503; corroborated as a real product page).
Is the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press worth it vs cheaper drill presses?
WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press against its closest cheaper and pricier drill presses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Swing (in) | Type | Motor hp | Spindle speeds | Speed range (rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press this | $117.27 | 8 | benchtop | 0.37 | 5 | 740–3140 |
| Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | $198.01 | 10 | benchtop | — | 5 | 620–3070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press cost?
The WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press has a US price of $117.27 (List price on WEN Products official store), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press compare on price?
At $117, the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheapest of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6.
What are the WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press's key specs?
WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press (WEN): swing in 8, type benchtop, motor hp 0.37, spindle speeds 5, speed range rpm 740–3140. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $117.27 at wenproducts.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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