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title: "12-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 6.2-Amp Variable Speed Motor with Cast Iron Construction, Laser and LED Work Light (DP1263V)"
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# Laser & LED Work Light 12-Inch Swing Capacity 6.2-Amp Induction Motor 12-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 6.2-Amp Variable Speed Motor with Cast Iron Construction, Laser and LED Work Light (DP1263V)

**Brand:** wen
**Price:** Bs.13943
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Drill Like a Pro, Shine Like a Star in Your Workshop!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 12-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 6.2-Amp Variable Speed Motor with Cast Iron Construction, Laser and LED Work Light (DP1263V) by wen
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.13943 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/684723977-12-inch-benchtop-drill-press-6-2-amp-variable-speed)

## 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

- • **Built to Last:** Robust cast iron construction ensures stability and durability for heavy-duty projects.
- • **Versatile Worktable:** 9.5" x 9.5" beveling table with roller extension adapts to complex angles effortlessly.
- • **Smart Design Details:** Innovative chuck key with spring-loaded pin prevents accidental power-on with key left in chuck.
- • **Laser-Guided Accuracy:** Class IIIA laser pinpoints drill center for flawless, material-saving precision.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Variable speed from 580 to 3100 RPM with digital LED readout for exact control.

## Overview

The WEN 12-Inch Benchtop Drill Press (DP1263V) features a powerful 6.2-amp induction motor with variable speed control (580-3100 RPM) displayed on a digital LED readout. Its heavy-duty cast iron build includes a 12-inch swing and a 3-1/8-inch spindle travel, complemented by a laser guide and LED work light for precision. The beveling 9.5" x 9.5" worktable with roller extension and a 5/8-inch keyed chuck with onboard key storage make it a versatile, reliable tool backed by a two-year warranty—perfect for millennial professionals seeking power, accuracy, and style in their workshop.

## Description

Remember when power tools were actually powerful? The WEN 12-Inch Variable Speed Drill Press powers through metal, wood, plastic and more, with the ability to drill up to a 5/8-inch hole through heavy-duty, 1-inch-thick cast iron. The mechanical variable speed allows you to target in the exact RPM (from 580 to 3100) for your project with the simple turn of a lever while the digital LED readout displays the current speed. The powerful induction motor features ball bearings for an extended life and balanced performance. The 5/8-inch chuck with MT2 spindle taper gives you versatility with a variety of bits, with on-board chuck key storage for easy organization. The 9-1/2 by 9-1/2-inch cast-iron worktable bevels 45° left and right for those tricky operations. The X-pattern laser shows your drill’s center points, saving on guesswork and sparing expensive materials. The 10 by 16-inch cast iron base features predrilled holes for easy mounting to the benchtop or work surface of your choice while the onboard light keeps your workpieces illuminated for maximum accuracy. And because it’s a WEN product, your drill press comes backed by a two-year warranty, a friendly customer support line, and a stocked inventory of replacement parts. Remember when you could drill with laser precision? Remember WEN.

Review: A retired Tool Maker's "ideal" Woodworking Drill Press - I'm a retired Tool Maker. I purchased this drill press because my lovely Delta DP350's variable speed transmission failed and Delta stopped offering spare parts for it, I had to Scrap it out. ouch! So, I carefully reviewed all the available Drill Press offerings. This Wen 4212 has the best feature set and the best price, my worry was that it's made in China. I called Wen ( who actually answered the Phone which gave me confidence that they support their products ). The Press was shipped to me, it arrived very quickly, assembled quickly and worked beautifully. I'm pleased. I use this Press on every project, I use it every day, it's as smooth as butter in operation. I'm accustomed to a Big Clausing Industrial drill press and Bridgeport Milling machines so I have experience in these things. Con: No spindle lock. I'm adjusting to this missing element and may perform "surgery" to the Press to include this important feature. Pro: It's actually better than I can use. It has 5/8" Chucking ( I need only 1/2" ) I'd thought that I'd replace the Key'd chuck with a keyless except the supplied chuck is better than any key'd chuck I've ever encountered ( I'm loving the supplied chuck ). The Lasers are wonderful ( I've never had that feature on a Machine and thought it would be "training wheels" but it turned out to be invaluable. ( I love it ). The Variable speed is superb. I replaced the supplied Light bulb with a 80 Watt equivalent LED bulb to great result. This is an ideal woodworker's drill press, it's probably not an Industrial Steel workhorse press, it has sufficient power for my largest Forstner Bit ( 2 1/4" ). I own a WEN 4 X 36 Bench Sander which is also superb. I'm considering other WEN products! , they seem to be presenting the best "Value for Money"
Review: How did I live without it?? - What a GREAT addition to my room full of junk and power tools... This drill press is a BEAST... It's twice the size of my little old SKIL, which you can see in the pictures... The SKIL did a good job for me, but I outgrew it... Once I found out that drill presses with variable speed existed, IT WAS ON!!! I had to have one... No more messing with loosening the motor and sticking my fingers into the belt & pulleys... That had gotten old a long time ago... I've only had it for a few days now... I love it... It'll probably be the last drill press I'll ever need to buy... ACCURACY: Seems to be accurate, as the tip of the drill bit hits right where the lasers cross... I don't have a dial indicator to check the runout, but I'm sure it will serve me just fine... I'm not running a machine shop, and I don't need accuracies down to the thousandths of an inch... EASY TO ASSEMBLE: No, not entirely... But I was doing a couple other things during the process, like drinkin' beer, and helping my buddy with his trailer hitch... The column-to-base bolts call for a 16mm wrench... I bought a whole set of ratchet wrenches a couple years ago, but there was NO 16mm in there... I found a socket to fit, 5/8" I think... The hardest part of the assembly was lifting the head up onto the column... It's quite heavy and unbalanced... A second pair of hands would've been a plus... My trailer hitch buddy had already left... VALUE FOR MONEY: I shopped around 4-5 online sites for 3 weeks, and I kinda felt like I was being "spyed upon"... It seemed to me that they were bidding amongst each other for my money... The prices quoted for this machine on different sites kept fluctuating every couple days... It was truly weird... I think I'm gonna buy a VPN next... But anyway, for all the features this machine has, I think it's worth every bit of what I paid for it... It TOWERS over my old drill press, so I don't have to squat down or sit to use it... It's REAL good looking, like the STAR of my workshop... The table with the extension that swivels and bevels adds ALOT to the package... The swivel feature is kinda messed up, as it relates to that rack gear on the side of the column... The rack gear ends just ride in the top (orange) and bottom collars, and can get bound up if not guided along during swivel... (??Did that come out right??) And, of course, like a kid in a toy store, I had to open the lid on top to watch how the variable speed worked... It's pretty neat... But, the MOST BRILLIANT part of the entire design of the machine is... ...wait for it... ...you'll never believe it over everything else I mentioned... THE CHUCK KEY itself gets 6 out of 5 stars for it's design... Sticking out from the center of the key is a small pin with a spring behind it... It is IMPOSSIBLE to forget the chuck key and turn the power switch ON... That sprung pin pushes the key out of the chuck... I don't know if this design has been around for a while, as this is the 1st drill press I've bought in a LONG time... This chuck key design should've been implemented on ALL styles of chucks for the last 50 years... ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! YES to "would buy again"... And Again, And Again, if needed... Nice machine for an novice to half-pro environment... It might last in a PRO environment (machine shop) if taken care of... It's really quite the nice machine... Thanx WEN, and Thanx desertcart... GOOD DAY...

## Features

- Features a 6.2-amp induction motor, a 12-inch swing, and a 3-1/8-inch spindle travel
- Adjust the mechanical variable speed anywhere from 580 to 3100 RPM
- Digital speed readout displays current RPM of the machine for maximum precision
- Measures in at 16.8 by 13.5 by 36.6 inches in size with a weight of 85 pounds
- Includes a class IIIA 2.5mW laser, overhead light, adjustable depth stop, table roller extension, beveling 9-1/2 by 9-1/2-inch work table, 5/8-inch capacity keyed chuck, a chuck key with onboard storage, and a two-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DQ9F3DX8 |
| Amperage | 6.2 Amps |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,040 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #4 in Benchtop Drill Presses |
| Brand | WEN |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,700) |
| Date First Available | December 12, 2024 |
| Drill Type | Drill Press |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 0.63 Inches |
| Drilling Capacity Wood | 0.63 Inches |
| Included Components | 12-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 6.2-Amp Variable Speed, Laser and LED Work Light |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Torque | 120 Inch Pounds |
| Item Weight | 87.8 pounds |
| Item model number | DP1263V |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Material | Metal |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 0.63 Inches |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 3100 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 120 Inch Pounds |
| Part Number | DP1263V |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 22"L x 14.5"W x 37"H |
| Size | 6.2-Amp Motor |
| Special Feature | Variable Speed, Laser |
| Special Features | Variable Speed, Laser |
| Speed | 3100 RPM |
| UPC | 044459012634 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Amperage:** 6.2 Amps
- **Brand:** WEN
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 3100 RPM
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A retired Tool Maker's "ideal" Woodworking Drill Press
*by T***Y on November 13, 2016*

I'm a retired Tool Maker. I purchased this drill press because my lovely Delta DP350's variable speed transmission failed and Delta stopped offering spare parts for it, I had to Scrap it out. ouch! So, I carefully reviewed all the available Drill Press offerings. This Wen 4212 has the best feature set and the best price, my worry was that it's made in China. I called Wen ( who actually answered the Phone which gave me confidence that they support their products ). The Press was shipped to me, it arrived very quickly, assembled quickly and worked beautifully. I'm pleased. I use this Press on every project, I use it every day, it's as smooth as butter in operation. I'm accustomed to a Big Clausing Industrial drill press and Bridgeport Milling machines so I have experience in these things. Con: No spindle lock. I'm adjusting to this missing element and may perform "surgery" to the Press to include this important feature. Pro: It's actually better than I can use. It has 5/8" Chucking ( I need only 1/2" ) I'd thought that I'd replace the Key'd chuck with a keyless except the supplied chuck is better than any key'd chuck I've ever encountered ( I'm loving the supplied chuck ). The Lasers are wonderful ( I've never had that feature on a Machine and thought it would be "training wheels" but it turned out to be invaluable. ( I love it ). The Variable speed is superb. I replaced the supplied Light bulb with a 80 Watt equivalent LED bulb to great result. This is an ideal woodworker's drill press, it's probably not an Industrial Steel workhorse press, it has sufficient power for my largest Forstner Bit ( 2 1/4" ). I own a WEN 4 X 36 Bench Sander which is also superb. I'm considering other WEN products! , they seem to be presenting the best "Value for Money"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How did I live without it??
*by C***. on June 13, 2023*

What a GREAT addition to my room full of junk and power tools... This drill press is a BEAST... It's twice the size of my little old SKIL, which you can see in the pictures... The SKIL did a good job for me, but I outgrew it... Once I found out that drill presses with variable speed existed, IT WAS ON!!! I had to have one... No more messing with loosening the motor and sticking my fingers into the belt & pulleys... That had gotten old a long time ago... I've only had it for a few days now... I love it... It'll probably be the last drill press I'll ever need to buy... ACCURACY: Seems to be accurate, as the tip of the drill bit hits right where the lasers cross... I don't have a dial indicator to check the runout, but I'm sure it will serve me just fine... I'm not running a machine shop, and I don't need accuracies down to the thousandths of an inch... EASY TO ASSEMBLE: No, not entirely... But I was doing a couple other things during the process, like drinkin' beer, and helping my buddy with his trailer hitch... The column-to-base bolts call for a 16mm wrench... I bought a whole set of ratchet wrenches a couple years ago, but there was NO 16mm in there... I found a socket to fit, 5/8" I think... The hardest part of the assembly was lifting the head up onto the column... It's quite heavy and unbalanced... A second pair of hands would've been a plus... My trailer hitch buddy had already left... VALUE FOR MONEY: I shopped around 4-5 online sites for 3 weeks, and I kinda felt like I was being "spyed upon"... It seemed to me that they were bidding amongst each other for my money... The prices quoted for this machine on different sites kept fluctuating every couple days... It was truly weird... I think I'm gonna buy a VPN next... But anyway, for all the features this machine has, I think it's worth every bit of what I paid for it... It TOWERS over my old drill press, so I don't have to squat down or sit to use it... It's REAL good looking, like the STAR of my workshop... The table with the extension that swivels and bevels adds ALOT to the package... The swivel feature is kinda messed up, as it relates to that rack gear on the side of the column... The rack gear ends just ride in the top (orange) and bottom collars, and can get bound up if not guided along during swivel... (??Did that come out right??) And, of course, like a kid in a toy store, I had to open the lid on top to watch how the variable speed worked... It's pretty neat... But, the MOST BRILLIANT part of the entire design of the machine is... ...wait for it... ...you'll never believe it over everything else I mentioned... THE CHUCK KEY itself gets 6 out of 5 stars for it's design... Sticking out from the center of the key is a small pin with a spring behind it... It is IMPOSSIBLE to forget the chuck key and turn the power switch ON... That sprung pin pushes the key out of the chuck... I don't know if this design has been around for a while, as this is the 1st drill press I've bought in a LONG time... This chuck key design should've been implemented on ALL styles of chucks for the last 50 years... ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! YES to "would buy again"... And Again, And Again, if needed... Nice machine for an novice to half-pro environment... It might last in a PRO environment (machine shop) if taken care of... It's really quite the nice machine... Thanx WEN, and Thanx Amazon... GOOD DAY...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for non-industrial or non-continuous use, very good accuracy
*by H***H on November 30, 2019*

Had it for about 6 months now and I'm very happy with it. When checked with a dial indicator at the base of a drill bit, there's only about 0.002" of runout, which I'd say is very good for this price point. Easy to assemble, its sturdy and the variable speed is easy to use. I've drilled through hardwood and softwood with twist bits, through wood with forstner bit's up to 1" no problem, and aluminum with twist bits up to 1/2" no problem with cutting fluid. It did bog down and stall when opening up a 1/4" hole in aluminum with a 3/4" forstner bit, but that was asking a lot. I went really slow and it did finish the cut, but the motor was very hot after. I've also put in some 1/4" end mill bits and used it to turn some holes into slots and it worked surprisingly well. The table is easy to move up and down and lock into place, and the depth indicator and stop work well. The light is helpful, but the laser X is only accurate if you have the same table height and bit length, so I haven't used it after the first few runs. But you can adjust it easily so if you have a bunch of the same hole you are drilling and the accuracy isn't critical it could be helpful. The downsides: if drilling holes regularly for 15 minutes or so the motor gets very hot, so it's not a good press for really long runs through aluminum. Also, while I like the variable speed, the discs wear the belt and there's already a decent amount of rubber dust in the case, so the belt will have to be replaced much sooner than a traditional pulley system. I haven't tried to drill steel because at the lowest speed it's a bit too fast, but you could probably do it if you really needed and didn't mind burning up a bit. All in all, I highly recommend the press as long as you aren't going to use it constantly. I bought one for my dad I liked it so much.

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