JET
JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
$1429
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JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
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Which is better: the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press or Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheaper at $199.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1429 | $199.99 |
| Brand | JET | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 15 | 8 |
| Type | benchtop | benchtop |
| Motor hp | 0.75 | — |
| Spindle speeds | 16 | 5 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 210–3500 | 610–3070 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | Yes | No |
| Table tilt (°) | 45° left/right | 45° left/right |
| Motor amps | — | 4.1 |
Sources — JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: jettools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press and Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing (in): JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 15 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 8
- Spindle speeds: JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 16 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 5
- Speed range (rpm): JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 210–3500 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 610–3070
- Laser guide: JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press true vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press false