Jet JDP 17 Drill Press Review

A Review of the Jet JDP-17 Drill Press. This drill press was designed for woodworking from the ground up and contains many unique features.

[@EternalImageTatt]

Great review Dave, I've been looking for a review for this drill, you've covered it all. Thanks!

[@lacypage9156]

*Bought as a gift for my son and his second grade son to use on a Pinewood Derby car. Wanted something relatively safe and able to be packed away when not in use. Worked well. **MyBest.Tools** Easy to use and set up. Case provides good storage.*

[@jackkister2672]

Great review Dave, one of the best KZbins I have seen.

[@daveswoodshop782]

Thanks for all the kind words.

[@MitchellDeitrich]

this is a great review, thank you!

[@jeffberg2010]

Thanks for your review, well done.

[@jwar2163]

I am looking for a drill press and was looking at the nova but saw a jet in store and the price was 729.00 with 100.00 off Nov 23 thru Nov 26. Nice video you convinced me to buy the jet 17in drill press.

[@Zetex2000]

good review mate! you should have more subs

[@christiancrusader2579]

the real illuminati you should change your name

[@IamFormaggio]

Great review. I wish all review in general, would mention country of manufacturer. We know its China most of the time, but some companies are fighting the trend. Thanks

[@JDMshitbox]

Hi! I'm nee to the drill press world just bought a jet 20 inch press. What exactly does the inch refer to? 17 in or 20 in?

[@daveswoodshop782]

Clearance from the center of the drill chuck to the main post. In essence how wide of a piece of stock will fit on the table.

[@lazarerdelyijudit]

Hi, do you have to bolt this to the ground?

[@daveswoodshop782]

No. Actually I have mine on a mobile base so that I can wheel it out to get clearance when drilling longer pieces. it is very stable.

[@lazarerdelyijudit]

thank you for your reply.

[@brianmaskery6450]

@@daveswoodshop782 This machine must be very top heavy to be on a mobile base. What size foot print does your base have to prevent it from toppling over

[@daveswoodshop782]

I have it on a Harbor Freight #95288 mobile base. Dimensions are only 16 x 23 in., It is 2in. wider than the drill press base on each side. I have way more expensive mobile bases on the other machines in my shop but because this machine is so tall and top heavy this base worked out best. It is solid as a rock yet easy to move when I need to.

[@brianmaskery6450]

@@daveswoodshop782 Many thanks for replying. Great video, just the sort of review I was looking for .

[@ginoasci2876]

what’s the price tag on that?

[@daveswoodshop782]

It currently costs $999. There is now also a 15" bench top version for $799.

[@jason4547]

Great Drill press... Would never buy tho due to cosmetic reasons.

[@daveswoodshop782]

What is it you dislike? Is it the color or the non-traditional design?

[@jason4547]

@@daveswoodshop782 Symmetry & Design play a influential role in my workshop and in my life... I could never incorporate a design such as this into my shop. Balance must always be maintained.