Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Jet 354201 DP - any experience with it?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    St. Louis
    Posts
    3,349

    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.
    Last edited by Gary Herrmann; 12-17-2011 at 8:37 PM.
    Where did I put that tape measure...

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    LA & SC neither one is Cali
    Posts
    9,447
    I have used one of the Jet metal working DPs but I can't which one it was. Although it wasn't and Ellis or Clausing it was a solid DP and certainly would be a great wood working press. Now if you plan to do metal work you will have to get other's opinions as I as not qualified to comment.
    Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.

    Deep thought for the day:

    Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    St. Louis
    Posts
    3,349
    Thanks Van.

    Nobody else has used a Jet JDP-20VS DP? They can't be that new. They're probably not as good as PM1200s, but I'm hoping they're in the ballpark?

    Bueller... Anyone...

    The Hawley-Smoot Tarriff? Anyone?
    Where did I put that tape measure...

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •