Jet 354201 DP - any experience with it?
This is the JDP-20VS Jet drill press. A 20" metal working drill press. I'm going to go look at a "very lightly used" one. It's listed for 1/4 of retail. It retails on Amazon for $2900. Specs:
Brand |
Jet |
Overall Dimensions |
36 x 22 x 71 |
Height |
68 inch |
Width |
24.5 inch |
Length |
38 inch |
Net Weight |
693 pound |
Gross Weight |
720 pound |
Motor |
1-1/2HP, 115/230V, 1Ph, Prewired 230 V |
Number of Spindle speeds |
Variable |
Range of Spindle Speeds (RPM) |
300 - 2,000 |
Spindle Taper |
MT-3 |
Quill Diameter (in.) |
3 |
Max Distance Spindle to Table ( in.) |
28-1/2 |
T-Slots Number and Size (in.) |
2 & 5/8 |
T-Slot Centers (in.) |
8-7/8 |
Work Table Weight Capacity (lbs.) |
110 |
Column Diameter (in.) |
4 |
Base Dimensions (LxWxH/ in.) |
26 x 19 |
Drilling Capacity Cast Iron (in.) |
1-1/2 |
Drilling Capacity Mild Steel (in.) |
1-1/4 |
Tapping Capacity Cast Iron (in.) |
N/A |
Quill Travel (in.) |
6 |
Table Size (in.) |
22 x 19-1/2 |
Distance Column to Spindle (in.) |
10 |
Drills to Center of Circle (in) |
20 |
Spindle Distance to Base (in.) |
39 |
Swing (in.) |
20 |
Base Work Table (in.) |
13 x 15-1/2 |
Table Travel (in.) |
20 |
Spindle Travel (in.) |
6 |
I've been looking for a big beefy 20" DP for a variety of uses. I had been looking for a used Clausing or PM1200. I know this is not a PM1200, but was wondering if any of you have used or have any feedback on the Jet. Since it's a metal working tool rather than a woodworking tool, my assumption is that it will be better made to tighter tolerances, but I don't know if the Jet metal working tools are well made or not.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.