The JET JWDP 12 benchtop drill press with digital read out and a 12 in swing drops to $599.99 from $736.99, a savings of $137 with free shipping. This is the drill press with the XACTA Laser, variable speed, and a digital speed display, which is a big step up from a basic belt change benchtop unit. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them—at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the tool deals coming, so thanks for your support!

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Final Price Breakdown

Regular price: $736.99
Deal price: $599.99
Instant savings: $137
Percent off: about 19%
Shipping: free
Model: JWDP 12 with digital read out, 12 in swing
Deal expires: limited time only

Why This Tool Is Worth It

A drill press is the tool that makes holes accurate instead of approximate. A handheld drill wanders, tilts, and blows out the back side of a board, while a drill press gives you a perpendicular hole at a repeatable depth every single time. Shelf pin holes, dowel joinery, mortises drilled out with a Forstner bit, hardware installs, drilling metal brackets, and sanding with a drum sander attachment all get easier and more consistent.

What separates this JET from a cheap benchtop press is the drive system and the accuracy features. The mechanical variable speed drive lets you change speed with a handle instead of opening the head and moving a belt across pulleys, which is the main reason people leave their drill press at the wrong speed and burn bits. The digital read out shows the actual spindle speed, so matching a large Forstner bit or a metal drilling job to the correct RPM takes seconds. The X shaped XACTA Laser puts a crosshair right on your layout mark so you are not squinting under the chuck.

The build backs up the features. A 1/2 HP induction motor runs quiet and handles a range of drilling work, an industrial 5/8 in chuck holds bigger bits than the typical 1/2 in benchtop chuck, and a 10 in x 16 1/8 in cast iron base keeps it stable and kills vibration while still fitting on a crowded bench. A clear linear scale with a depth stop gives you repeatable depths for joinery, the LED work light takes the guesswork out of dark cuts, and the retractable roller extension supports long stock so boards do not tip off the table. At $137 off with free shipping on a machine this size, the savings on freight alone is real money.

Features

Compact bench top design allows for easy transport
10 in x 16 1/8 in cast iron base fits neatly on workbenches with limited space
Large, stable base prevents tipping and suppresses vibration
Heavy duty 1/2 HP induction motor for a variety of drilling applications
Mechanical variable speed drive system for easy speed changes
Industrial 5/8 in drill chuck for demanding drilling applications
Oversized, ergonomic knobs provide ease of use and maximum control
X shaped XACTA Laser ensures drilling accuracy
Digital read out accurately displays current spindle speed
LED work light increases visibility and reduces eye fatigue
Retractable roller extension provides outboard support and lets you quickly adjust your workpiece
Large paddle switch provides easy shut off and lockout protection
Clear linear scale with depth stop for consistent, repeatable drilling depths

Who This Is Best For

This is aimed squarely at the serious hobby woodworker and the small professional shop. If you are building furniture, cabinets, or anything with joinery, a drill press with variable speed and a real depth stop changes what you can do accurately. The benchtop footprint makes it a fit for a garage shop or a basement shop where floor space is spoken for, while the cast iron base gives it the stability normally associated with bigger machines.

It also earns a spot in a mixed shop that works in wood and metal. The variable speed drive plus the digital read out means you can dial down to the slow speeds metal drilling requires and back up for small bits in wood without fighting a pulley setup. Anyone doing repair work, jig building, or fabrication alongside woodworking will use that range constantly.

Where it may be more than you need is light, occasional drilling. If you only drill a few holes a year, a basic benchtop press will get by. And if you routinely drill in the middle of very large panels, a floor standing press with more throat depth is the better tool. For everything in between, this is a lot of machine at $599.99 shipped.

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