Wayne Symons
05-01-2009, 8:38 AM
I am currently in the market to upgrade my benchtop drillpress.http://ncwoodworker.net/forums/f31/drill-press-22799/images/smilies/wacky/smile.gif
So far, I have narrowed it down to the Steel City 17" and the Jet JDP-17 DX 17".
The Steel City has received great reviews and has the 6" quill travel. It also has the split head which is pretty unique.
The Jet does have a larger table, built-in work light and a laser.
Both machines have the 16 speeds and 3/4HP motors.
Is there anyone out there who have either machine can give me their likes/dislikes of either drillpress?
With the current Steel City rebate the price is about $499, while the Jet with the upcoming 20% discount is down to about $408.
Any incite to the machines sure would help in the decision (besides the price differential).
As always. Thanks!
Wayne
So far, I have narrowed it down to the Steel City 17" and the Jet JDP-17 DX 17".
The Steel City has received great reviews and has the 6" quill travel. It also has the split head which is pretty unique.
The Jet does have a larger table, built-in work light and a laser.
Both machines have the 16 speeds and 3/4HP motors.
Is there anyone out there who have either machine can give me their likes/dislikes of either drillpress?
With the current Steel City rebate the price is about $499, while the Jet with the upcoming 20% discount is down to about $408.
Any incite to the machines sure would help in the decision (besides the price differential).
As always. Thanks!
Wayne