WEN DPA2412T 24 in. x 12 in. Drill Press Table with an Adjustable Fence and Stop Block

I think most of us need a table for our drill presses. The little ones built in just never seem quite enough to get the job done. And so there are a couple of options. It's certainly possible to build your own and then you can get exactly the size and specifications you want. If you don't want to go that route, I think you'll be quite happy with this one. Installation is quick and easy (it easily fit my WEN drill press and should fit almost any other one as well), and the features included do pretty much everything I need them to do. The adjustable fence is square and easy to adjust, and the built-in adjustable stop block makes most jobs quick and easy. The one thing that isn't included but I wish was included is T-track clamps. The table is certainly compatible with them (using the same tracks as hold the fence), though, so you can add them if you want. Admittedly, this isn't made of the most durable materials in the world, so it's not going to last forever, particularly if you put it through a lot of abuse in your shop. However, it will last more than long enough to justify the price, and I'm quite happy to have it on my drill press.

WEN Drill Press Table I was in the planning stages to make a DIY table for an older Craftsman 8" drill press. But when I saw the WEN table I knew my limited carpentry skills could not make a competitive product considering the time and materials I would need. Given my list of cons below I would still by again. Packaging. The table arrived timely and in good condition. It was not repackaged into an external box. Rather it came in a WEN factory box which sufficed to protect the table from damage in transit using Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Small parts were in their own box. No complaints. First Impressions. It's a nice looking table made with 1" MDF (table, fence and stop block, only). The table (top/bottom), fence (front/back), stop block (front/back) and sacrificial block (top/bottom) are all covered in white melamine. Two mounting inserts can be found on the underside of the table to accommodate various drill press tables. Pros. Easy to assemble and mount. Does not interfere will the drill press vertical control handle. Melamine provides a slick surface so no drag on whatever you may be drilling. The table is edge banded (in what I don't know) front, back and sides. Nice touch. Cons. 1) Insert is 0.35" thick while recess it fits into is 0.4". Recess won't accept 1/2" insert so I have to buy some 3/8" to make spare inserts. 2) Star knob/bolt are different than that used on the fence. Losing/breaking one leaves you in a pickle. 3) There's an odd chamfer on the top of the stop block (closest to the fence t-slot) and none on the fence bottom. Seems to me it would better serve on the bottom. 4) Fence interferres with the drill press vertical feed when placed forward within (about)2" from the back. I removed 2 of the 3 handles which helped most of the time. Also, you'll have trouble drilling small parts (i.e., 3/4" wide which happens to be one of my upcoming projects) and the drill spindle will make contact with the top of the fence. (I made a shorter axilliary fence that mounts using the fence bolts. The distance from the spindle center to the top, forward edge of the fence is about 7/8" which again limits small part drilling. 5) All exposed surfaces are subject to moisture which my shop has too much of. So I coated all exposed surfaces with a coat or two of BLO. 6) The table weighs around 10 lbs making raising/lowering it more troublesome.

It does fit however I had to use Figure B's clamp configuration for the bottom of the table to the drill press table as opposed to what appears to be the recommended Figure A's clamp configuration. The holes for figure 8 are to far away from the 8" 4208T's preinstalled table therefore you must spin the clamps around or else it will not clamp to the table as is. You could probably also take a fostner bit or a hole saw and move the hole over but I think it wont be that big of a problem as the table feels clamped down very well as it is now. If I were Wen I would probably look into actually working out a table for the 4208T as alot of people have that drill press and the two tables available both have issues with being installed to the 8" drill press Wen offers. Also the fence will not install at the 0" marking on the rulers that are on the table. This really isnt an issue and the table will still work for the projects I have in mind but I can see how it will be annoying to other people. Other than that I love Wen products and for less than $50 I can't expect to much out of anything.

Based on other reviews, I was prepared to go buy some bolts and lock this sucker down the my drill press. However, it seems to be pretty sturdy. Also, I haven't an issue with the t tracks being loose or not being able to hold my pieces down either. For the price, you can't beat this imo.

Some of the reviews indicate the tracks pull out. Mine seem fine but I don’t tighten them any more than necessary. Mounting it to the table was a problem but I simply screwed it to the table. At some point I will put inserts in it but for now it’s good. The only real complaint I have is the position of the right fence knob is right in line with my feed lever.

For the hobby wood worshop this table is great. It is the perfect size for my Ryobii DP102L. Installation on the stock metal table took about 2 minutes. The supplied clamps seem to hold it very securely. It arrived with a few nicks in the laminate edging but I'll made more of myown anyway as I work. The edges are nicelyrounded. The edging material is applied well; there are nospots where the workpiece might catch. The seam in the edging materialis on the rear of the table, so the manufacturer obviously took note of an earlier complaint about it being visible on the front. The t-tracks in the table seem secure, but they are only held down by 3 wood screws placed into the MDF material, soI would expect to have to replace them later with a more permanent solution. The fence t- track is not metal, it is simply routed into the MDF and left nfinished. Functional, but inelegant. I am able to raise and lower the table using my drill press crank without any interference.. The fence dooes interfere with the press handles, so I'm leaving it off for most of my work. When it's needed, I can attach iteasily without having to either move or remove the table - a pleasant surprise. I've ordered 4 Rockler t-track work clamps directly from Rockler and I expect them to work well with this WEN table. I took off one star because of the fence interference, the chips it was delivered with, the fence T-slot cut into the MDF rather than a metal track, and for the hardware using standard bolts rather than real t-track bolts. I'd buy it again, though. For me the price was right, size was right, installation was easy, and the fence is easily removable and replaceable. I'd have spent more to make a copy of this table than it cost to buy it ready to use.

I will still give this table a 5 star rating. The table is easy to setup, the fence is fantastic. The only thing is the T track doesn’t take most standard sized hold downs. Easy enough to swap the bolt out with one that will fit but with the given demographic of this product, I wished Wen would have taken that into account. With that being said, I had to literally not pick to find a flaw. Great table, makes batching out small projects effortless.

I received this table tonight and installed it on my WEN Drill Press. I loved how easily it attached to my drill press table, and it was very secure. As I was installing it I noticed that the head of the end screw in the left T-Track wasn't flush, so I got a screwdriver to tighten it. It was stripped. After I got everything put together I wanted to try my new T-Track clamps. They wouldn't fit into the T-Track. My bench grinder is right next to my drill press, so I just ground down the edges until they fit. I placed a piece of wood on the table and put in the right clamp and tightened it down. Worked great. Put in the left clamp and tried to tighten it, and it just pulled up the whole T-Track. I'm returning it to Amazon for a replacement. I think when I get the replacement I'll replace the screws with longer screws, and possibly glue the T-Track in place also. I like this table, just not sure it's worth $50. When I get the replacement I'll revise my review if everything works OK. Update: I received the replacement table. Everything looked good, and the screws in the T-Tracks looked sturdy. Installed the table, and then got to work using it on a project I was doing. I have T-Track clamps to hold my work while I'm drilling. I put one in the left T-Track just fine, but when I went to tighten the one in the right T-Track, it just pulled up the T-Track. I think this is a serious design flaw. The screws must be too short to be able to withstand the pressure since they are screwed into MDF. I bought some machine screws with a flat Phillips head. I'm going to drill completely through the existing screw holes and use these machine screws with nuts on the bottom. I'm also going to glue in the T-Tracks for good measure. One other design flaw. Since most newer drill presses have a handle on the post to raise and lower the table I had to mount the table quite a few inches from the post so it would clear the handle when I'm adjusting the height. If I need to use the fence for a project, this severely reduces the length of the item I'm able to drill. For this reason I don't see myself using the fence much. While I'm not going to take away any more stars, I'm not going to add to them either. When I spend $50 for an item, I don't expect to have to modify it before I can use it. Update 2: I removed the screws from the T-Track. If you look at the photo I uploaded you can see they are only 1/2" screws, which means just slightly over 1/4" of the screw is in the MDF, which is not nearly enough to securely hold the T-Tracks in place when put under pressure of the T-Track clamps. I drilled a 1/8th inch hole completely through each of the 6 existing holes. I used #8-32 x 1" flat Phillips head machine screws. The head of these screws fit into the countersunk holes of the T-Track perfectly. To secure it on the bottom I used a flat washer, lock washer, and a nut. I decided I didn't need to glue the T-Tracks in place. I tested this out using my T-Track clamps and it's working great now. If anyone decides to purchase this table I strongly suggest making the same modification that I did.

this is the best attachment for a drill press i have ever used. super adjustable and solidly built

The table arrived in good order and as described. a well built bit of kit. Thank you

Precisamente lo que necesitaba

This drill press table is great, an excellent addition to my drill press and highly recommended

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