Jet JDP-8 Bench Top Pillar Drill

[Mike Spalding]

John,
I don't know the specific model, but in general Jet can be inconsistent 
with quality control.  They can be a darn good value if you don't get 
stuck with a defective one.  Make sure whoever you buy it from will 
agree to return or exchange if you're not satisfied.
Mike

John Delacour wrote:
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> A mains failure with a period of low voltage has burned out the 
> contacter on my old but industrial quality pillar drill and the 
> electrician is talking of $200 or more to fix it.  For less than that 
> I can buy a small bench-top drill that is more suitable to my present 
> purposes and one option is the Jet JDP-8 Bench Top Pillar Drill.  I 
> have no experience of Jet tools but gather they are well thought of in 
> America.  Is anyone familiar with this little pillar drill and can I 
> expect it to be of good quality in spite of being the smallest in 
> their range and of a different design from their larger drills?
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> JD
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