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JET · Updated June 2026

JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: price & specs

JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: jettools.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark48/100#4 of 8 in class

The JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is listed at $1429 on jettools.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 11 drill presses (median $309.6); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 48/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 8 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest drill presses: WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press — $117.27

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Is the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press a good buy?

At $1429, the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is #10 cheapest of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6. On the spec sheet, its spindle speeds of 16 is the highest of the 8, its chuck size of 0.625 in is the highest of the 11, and its swing of 15 in is above the median of the 11.

Specifications

Price (US)$1429 MSRP; Rockler and Woodcraft selling at $1,199
BrandJET
Released—
Swing (in)15
Typebenchtop
Motor hp0.75
Spindle speeds16
Speed range (rpm)210–3500
Chuck size (in)0.625
Laser guideYes
Table tilt (°)45° left/right
Motor amps—

Source: jettools.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by woodcraft.com. Verified on JET official page: 15-inch swing, 3/4 HP, 16 speeds, 3500 RPM max, 5/8-inch chuck, 12.5x17-inch table tilting 45° each way, Xacta-X laser system included (confirmed present on JET page), LED worklight, poly-v belt, 3-1/8-inch quill travel. MSRP $1,429 confirmed; Rockler/Woodcraft at $1,199. Stated min RPM 210 retained from JET spec literature (the live page lists max but not min). Motor amperage not published by JET — null.

Is the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press worth it vs cheaper drill presses?

JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press against its closest cheaper and pricier drill presses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPriceSwing (in)TypeMotor hpSpindle speedsSpeed range (rpm)
JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press this$142915benchtop0.7516210–3500
Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press$82918floor0.7516170–3000
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press$244918floor1—250–3000

Frequently asked questions

How much does the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press cost?

The JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press has a US price of $1429 (MSRP; Rockler and Woodcraft selling at $1,199), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press compare on price?

At $1429, the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is #10 cheapest of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6.

What are the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press's key specs?

JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press (JET): swing in 15, type benchtop, motor hp 0.75, spindle speeds 16, speed range rpm 210–3500. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $1429 at jettools.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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