JET JDP-17MF/354169 Drill Press
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Manufacturer: JETModel: 354169
Product features:
- 16-1/2-Inch drill press; 13-3/4-Inch table tilts 45-Degree left and right
- 16 speeds from 200 to 3,630 rpm; 3/4-horsepower motor
- Cast-iron construction with heavy-steel components
- Includes drill press, drill chuck and key; bulb for work light not-included
- 178-Pound; 1-year limited warranty
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Description of JET JDP-17MF/354169 Drill Press
Hinged metal belt and pulley cover provides easy access to the quick adjustment motor mount to allow rapid spindle changes; Rotating, 45 deg. tilting crank-operated worktable has quick release clamp for fast, accurate adjustments; 1/2" diameter external positive depth stop has a dual-nut locking feature for quick adjustmentsA staple in the professional woodshop, a drill press should be able to perform grunt work, yet quickly adjust for precision applications. Jet's 16-1/2-inch model does just that. Made of cast-iron and heavy-gauge steel components, this press spins bits up to 5/8 of an inch with 16 speeds from 200 to 3,630 rpm. A 3/4-horsepower induction motor drives the belts, and, for your convenience, it can run off either 115-volt outlets (for which it comes prewired) or 230-volt sources. The large 13-3/4-inch worktable glides easily with rack-and-pinion adjustment and tilts 45 degrees right or left to accommodate your needs. Two features we like are the positive depth stop on the left side, which quickly adjusts and locks in place via three nuts, and the built-in lamp, a nice touch some competitors don't offer. Changing belt position is a snap after flipping open the hinged metal cover, and, to personalize the press for your comfort and peace of mind, you can adjust the tension on the spindle return spring, as well as lock out the start button to protect others in your absence. This industrial-style drill press is a tool any professional or serious home woodworker can depend on. --Justin Paul
A true woodworker's drill press, the industrial-style Jet 354169 JDP-17MF 16-1/2-inch drill press offers 16 speeds, enabling you to choose the best speed for the job. It comes equipped with a quick-release, crank-operated worktable, worklight, X-pattern mounting grooves, depth stop, and adjustable tension spindle return spring--ideal for repetitive drilling of the same depth.
Industrial-style drill press for professional or serious home woodworkers (view larger).
Quick release crank (view larger).
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Features
Ideal for the professional workshop, the Jet 354169 JDP-17MF 16-1/2-inch drill press spins bits up to 5/8 of an inch with 16 speeds from 200 to 3,630 rpm. A 3/4-horsepower induction motor drives the belts, and it can run off either 115-volt outlets (for which it comes prewired) or 230-volt sources. The large 13-3/4-inch worktable glides easily with rack-and-pinion adjustment and tilts 45 degrees right or left to accommodate your needs. A hinged metal belt-and-pulley cover provides easy access to the motor mount, allowing for rapid spindle speed changes.
To personalize the press for your comfort and peace of mind, you can adjust the tension on the spindle return spring, as well as lock out the start button to protect others in your absence. The table's X pattern mounting grooves also allow you to mount a fence when the table is in reverse position. A built-in work light (bulb not included) provides additional visibility of your work space.
What's in the Box
One Jet 354169 JDP-17MF 16-1/2-inch drill press, drill chuck and key, and operating and assembly instructions.
 Easy access to the quick adjustment motor mount. |
Specifications
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of JET JDP-17MF/354169 Drill Press
Customer Review: Rounded up to 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
Since there is no 4.75 star choice available, I'll round the Jet 17MF up to 5 stars. While it has some issues, overall I like it a lot! I got tired of patching up my old Dunlap drill press, so I figured I would treat myself to a newer & larger unit. I did a lot of research, focusing on the Delta, Shop Fox, Grizzly, & Powermatic floor units in the 17" range. I was able to download the manual for all of them, and judging by the exploded diagrams and parts list, they all seem to be clones, with slight differences (i.e. type of depth stop, pulley cover, style of on/off switch, etc.).My usage will be 80% metal fabrication, & 20% wood.
The drill press was delivered in one package, about 5 feet long, 2.5 feet wide, 16" high & 210+ pounds. Large, but not unmanageable for most people. There is a top and bottom block of Styrofoam, each molded to house the parts securely. All parts were complete & undamaged. Assembly took less than half an hour. As mentioned in other reviews, the head piece is quite heavy, so get help sliding it onto the column. Once assembled, the drill press is very stable on the floor. I cleaned the chuck, arbor, and spindle with alcohol, and there was no problem with the chuck falling out as others described.
Evidently, Jet has listened to the complaints of others, because it now includes a plastic holder for the chuck key which is mounted near the spindle return spring, and works well. The light is an excellent feature, and is operated via a separate switch that glows when in the on position. The separate switch lets you illuminate your work during setup without the chuck spinning. I used a ceiling fan bulb since they have a stronger filament and is less sensitive to vibration. I saw no problem with the socket as others described.
Now the issues. While runout on the spindle was less than .0005" ( barely measurable on my dial indicator with .001" resolution), runout on the shaft of a drill bit (tried several) was about .003". I'll be getting in touch with Jet to get a replacement chuck/arbor, but I don't consider .003" terrible. I didn't try it with my Albrecht chuck & arbor yet.
I do seem to get a small amount of vibration at some speeds. The motor and idler pulleys look like they are standing still when running, but it looks like the spindle pulley may be running untrue. My third complaint is that the table lifting rack has no support in the middle, and tends to bow out a bit there. Not a big deal, but should have been thought out better. Despite this the table goes up and down just fine.
More good: The table itself is machined flat & level...nice job. The spindle is plumb to the table. The motor is quiet and powerful, overall fit & finish is very good, and the tool seems very beefy. I like the threaded rod style depth stop which is easy to read & whose graduations are right on the money. In my opinion, the external type is more consistent than the type mounted of the feed shaft. I also like the separate, large on/off buttons.
I've used several drill presses over the years, most of which were fairly expensive machine shop grade units, so I may be picking nits with some of my "issues". From what I hear, Jets customer service is top notch, and they give a 2 year warranty on the 17MF. I would have no problem recommending this tool to anyone, and feel that it's a good value for the money.
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