Jet 17" Drill Press JDP-17DX

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WOOD magazine rating

Nice table and crosshair lasers

4.8

out of 5

Average reader rating

5.0

out of 5

Brand:

Jet Tools

Model:

JDP-17DX

Price:

$500

Description

The JET JDP-17DX 17” Drill Press was designed especially for the woodworker. Head mounted dual AC powered laser guide system provides an accurate drilling crosspoint on the workpiece. The poly v-belt drive system is quiet and vibration free. This drill press also features a built-in work light to provide direct lighting on the workpiece. An extra large 14" x 18" work table provides plenty of support for larger projects.

• Spindle mounted dual laser guide system provides a consistent drilling crosspoint on workpiece.
• Innovative extra large 14" x 18" work table features twin T-slot grooves for miter gauge or homemade jigs, table has lip designed edge for easy clamping of workpiece and a removable insert.
• Hinged metal belt and pulley cover provides easy access to the quick adjustment motor mount to allow rapid spindle speed changes.
• Drill press head has integrated AC worklight.
• Spindle has high-quality ball bearing construction for long life.
• Adjustable tension spindle return spring is ideal for repetitive drilling of the same depth.
• Powered by a heavy-duty 3/4 HP, 1Ph, 115V TEFC motor and poly-v belt drive system.
• Clutch-type drill stop regulates drilling depth.
• Drill press is designed for left or right hand operators, handles can be placed on either side.
• Height: 65.13"
• Width: 12.8"
• Length: 23.5"
• Weight: 209 lbs
• Swing: 16½"
• Spindle Travel: 4-3/8"
• Spindle Distance to Table (max): 29-1/8"
• Spindle Distance to Base: 50-1/4"
• Spindle Speeds: 16 (200 - 3620 RPM)
• Spindle Taper: MT-2
• Chuck Size: 5/8"
• Column Diameter: 3-1/8"
• Table Size: 14 x 18"
• Table Tilt: 90° L-R
• Base Size: 11-1/8 x 19-5/8"
• Motor Power: ¾ HP, 115 V, 9 Amps

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WOOD magazine review

Nice table and crosshair lasers

Reviewed by: WOOD Magazine

Review Summary

High Points: ↑ Good power for boring large holes. ↑ A crank that’s angled toward the back makes table-height adjustments easy, with more clearance for your hand. ↑ Accurate, easy-to-see, electrically powered cross-hair lasers make pinpoint bit placement easy. Low Points: ↓ A short lever makes it difficult to set belt tension.

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More Points: → Woodworking-friendly table allows for easy clamping of workpieces and has a wooden center insert, but to tilt the table you need two wrenches that are not provided.

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4.8

out of 5

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Reader Reviews

Lots of nice features, steady and dependable

Reviewed by: rrmiller84

Review Summary

I just can't find any faults with this drill drill press. It's got all the power i need even for big bits, the handles are easy to grip and turn, the depth stop works perfectly without creeping off the mark, and the belts are easy to change. The table is nice and big and is easy to clamp to, but I don't use the center insert for backing up holes. Instead I use scrap wood underneath, just to save making extra inserts, but I can see how it would work good.

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I really like the lasers and the light to help me see exactly where I'm drilling. Overall, I just can't imagine why you'd pay more for a drill press unless it was to get variable speed.

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