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A:  I've drilled into metal conduit with it so looks like you're good to go with brass.

A:  I don't know if the shaft retainer is plastic. I have drilled steel with it with no problem. As far as Im concerned it is a good homeowner quality drill press. No problems so far. I have been using for about two years.

A:  With the correct bit

A:  These are extremely light duty drill presses, with that in mind, yes, you can, but NOT in an industrial setting .. Mine is from Harbor Freight, NOT a Wen.

A:  always it is a problem, because it does not power on specific duty.

A:  none that I know

A:  8" is the distance from the center of the drill bit to the vertical support post

A:  yes

A:  mo, it will not. 8" is the measurement from the drill bit center to the main vertical column

A:  No, it has a drill depth of 2 inches only.

A:  I misunderstood this question...the correct answer is NO

A:  No...the travel is about 2"

A:  No, The full spindle travel is 2 inches.

A:  No. The spindle travel is 2”. To go through a 4”x4” you would have to adjust the table (move it up) 2” to finish your hole. Good light duty drill for the home shop.

A:  Probably. Just take your time. Let the drill bit do the work. Too many times people using drills will believe more pressure makes the drilling process go faster. I can end up snapping the bit which creates a hazard of drill bit parts flying around. Just take your time and it will work out just fine. Good luck

A:  Wen 8 inch drill press is very good tool. Being an 8 inch drill press you will encounter limits on how deep a hole can be drilled due to the length of the drill bit. You may have to make adjustments to drill through a 4 x 4. You have two options: 1) adjust the height of the press's work table leaving the bit in the hole to complete the hole; 2) if possible use a fostner bit, the bit shafts are shorter even through the cutting surface can be larger. The length of the fostner bit may not be enough for drill through on piece of 4 x 4. I have used a fostner bit to drill 1/2 inch hole because a typical drill bit is too long for width of wood being used. This is based on my experience and I hope my answer helps.

A:  Yes, you will need to lower the table but you will need to support some how the stand. I have my screwed to the table that is build from 2x8.

A:  Whats up Jim! Yes with the proper drill bit, and assembled properly, along with a stable mounting you are able to drill wood, and metal alike.

A:  slowly, and not with a self tapping bit

A:  Looks like you can with a short auger bit.

A:  Yes, as long as you have the correct drill bit and want to drill into the side of the 4x4. Drilling into the end would limit you to 9" long piece.

A:  The chuck has a "press fit" on the shaft. I would suggest that youchrck the shaft to ensure that it is running true. Once you know the shaft is running true, thechuckcan be removed by holding the shaft in the "up" position and applying pressure to press the chuck downward. Care must be taken to prevent damage to the shaft and chuck.

A:  You have what's known as "run out" to some degree. It means the chuck is not mounted evenly on the drill spindle. There are gauges that can tell you the amount of 'run out" in degrees. A machine shop can remove and remount the chuck and tune the alignment. That might be too expensive for this low end drill press that is not really capable of ultra tight tolerances anyway- it's just not that precise. I would do it myself. There are simple tools for chuck mounting etc., but I would just get a strip of hardwood, maybe an inch square or so and angle it above the chuck on the top edge and tap sharply all around the top of the chuck. Make sure you raise the platform up close to the chuck and put a rag or towel down to catch the chuck as it falls loose. Then you can move the platform out of the way and try to remount the chuck by tapping on a block of wood below the chuck. Make sure you rotate the jaws of the chuck into the chuck housing to keep from damaging the chuck. You might have to redo this until you are satisfied with this "bubba backwoods" type of fix.

A:  You probably have the drill bit in the chuck incorrectly...in between 2 of the 3 teeth

A:  Go to page 13 Assembly and adjustments it shows how to remove the chuck

A:  I injoying using it.

A:  Not sure, but like many things, I assume that at least some of it was made in China

A:  China

A:  WEN is a 70 year old power tool company headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The label on the drill press says 'Made in China'.

A:  Made in China but for the price it is a very well made machine.

A:  They are made in China

A:  The chuck goes up to 1/2"

A:  2 inches at a time.

A:  I've gone up to 4 inches however slow process as machine bogs down

A:  Spindle travel is 2 inches so it'll drill something 2 inches thick.

A:  The spindle travel is 2". But it is possible to drill holes deeper than 2". Using a long drill bit and moving the table up incrementally as you drill it is possible to drill deeper holes. Always make sure the drill is off when you move the table and that the material is securely clamped down when you turn the drill on.

A:  I tried 1/2" aluminum, 1/8" stainless, 3/16" iron and 2" studs no problem drilling but it is also depends on the drill bit your using, I use cobalt drill press and I have no problem. I hope this helps

A:  Have used it to bore through 4x4 posts, no problem. One could probably go through thicker material...probably 6 or 8 inches, by rotating the table out of the way.

A:  2"

A:  About 1.5" It has 2" of vertical travel.

A:  The WEN drill press is ordered online. Home Depot has delivery to the store or to your location.

A:  No...Order it on line & choose free delivery or free in-store pickup at your HD.

A:  Nope it is drop shipped only and comes in about 3 days. It’s pretty quick delivery

A:  Sadly this is answer that cannot be answered on a public forum. You're best bet is check or call your local store or use the Home Depot app to check availability.

A:  No, i ordered mind online.