Innovative Table
The JET JDP-17DX
Drill Press has an
oversized 18-1/2”-wide
by 14-1/2”-deep cast
iron table. The table has
a special flat contour
along the edges that
makes clamping work
pieces to it easy and
safe. The table surface
has X-shaped slots that
make clamping odd-
shaped work pieces securely safe and easy. The center of the table has a replaceable 2-
11/16”-square (3/16”-thick) insert. This sacrificial insert makes drilling splinter-free
through holes much easier. The insert can be removed entirely for using through-the-table
devices like small-diameter sanding sleeves.
The generous cast iron table (left) has a replaceable center and X-shaped grooves
that make securing work pieces easy. The flat edges of the table (right) make
using common clamps to secure work pieces fast and secure.
The JET JDP-17DX Drill Press table also has a pair of slots (front to back) that are
shaped to accept common T-bolts. These slots make it easy for you to build and secure
specialty jigs or fixtures to expand your capabilities.
The JET JDP-17DX Drill Press table tilts to 45-degrees left or right and can be locked at
any angle. A special locking pin insures that the table has
been returned to flat, or 90-degrees to the spindle. The table
can also be swung around the support column for offset
drilling or to clear the way for long pieces that are clamped
at the base.
The table moves up and down with a rugged rack and
pinion gear system, operated by a large handle at the
column. An effective locking handle secures the table at any
height an easy one-handed job. The movement range of the
table gives the JET JDP-17DX Drill Press a maximum spindle-to-table range of 0” to 29-
1/8”. Move the table out of the way and the spindle to base capacity is 49”!
The dual grooves in the table
accept common T-bolts for
securing your jigs and fixtures.
The JET JDP-17DX Drill Press is loaded with user-friendly features, shop-friendly
capacities and long-term durability. The JET JDP-17DX Drill Press also represents the
budget-friendly value you expect from JET.
