JET J-A5818 UPRIGHT DRILL PRESS

Technical Description

The JET J-A5818 Upright Drill Press features a 15-inch swing and offers drilling capacities of 1/2 inch in mild steel and 5/8 inch in cast iron. Powered by a 1 HP, 230/460V three-phase motor, it operates at variable speeds ranging from 400 to 5,000 RPM through a stepped-pulley system with a continuously variable transmission, allowing speed adjustment during operation via a scale-marked hand wheel. The drill press includes a large 2-1/4 inch quill with a 6-inch stroke, providing deep hole capabilities and enhanced spindle accuracy supported by full bearing construction. Structural stability is ensured by a 3-inch diameter column. The spindle taper conforms to MT-2 standards, accommodating a 1/2 inch drill chuck, and the spindle travels 6 inches. The table measures 15 by 18 inches, with 2 T-slots sized at 1/2 inch for workpiece mounting and offers a travel capacity of 16-3/4 inches vertically. The distance from the column to spindle is 7-1/2 inches, with a maximum spindle distance to the table of 25-3/4 inches and to the base of 44-1/2 inches. The drill press weighs 426 pounds and has overall dimensions of 30 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 71 inches high. It includes a manual quill feed and is backed by a 2-year limited warranty. This machine is designed for precision, heavy-duty drilling applications requiring variable speed control and robust construction.