Drill Press Choice?

[Jim Harsha]

I've narrowed my choices for a new drill press to either the Delta 17-965 or the Jet JDP-17. I would appreciate any input from owners of these machines. What do you like/dislike etc. Thanks for your help

[Jim Becker]

Have the Jet now for almost five years...no problems with it and it does the job admirably. The long throw (depth of cut) has come in handy a number of times.

Some folks don't like the round table, but I don't consider it an issue as the first thing I did was make a large, 18" x 24" auxilliary table more appropriate for woodworking anyway. I've never used the machine without it!

[Ken Salisbury]

I recently purchased the Jet JDP 17. (an upgrade to my old Chicago). I love it so far -- and Jim is right, the longer throw has already come in handy a couple of times.

[Jim Harsha]

Thanks for the input Jim and Ken. Bought the Jet today, got it assembled and made a couple of holes. Looking forward to using it seriously. Thanks again.