Tools & Materials
Jet - Jet JDP-15M Benchtop Drill Press
The Jet JDP-15M benchtop drill press features a large table and base, a work light, and a belt-change handle
Jul 01, 2007
Jet’s model JDP-15M showed stand-out performance in our tests. We rated it Best Overall along with a similar model from General. The table on the Jet is also the biggest of the bunch. This model comes with a lever that allows you to move the motor forward and back for belt changing with ease. The mechanism for setting depth is excellent.
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