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JET 15-Inch Benchtop Step Pulley Drill Press, 3/4 HP, 1Ph 115V (J-2530)

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Brand Jet
Power Source Corded Electric
Maximum Rotational Speed 3630 RPM
Voltage 115 Volts
Maximum Chuck Size 13 Millimeters

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  • 16-speed motor turns spindle 200 to 3,630 RPM
  • Large ground steel column for maximum head and table support
  • 1-7/8" diameter quill travels 3-1/8" for deep hole applications
  • Telescoping safety spindle guard
  • Enclosed spindle assembly is supported by four permanently-lubricated ball bearings for greater precision and accuracy
  • Cast iron head for better drilling accuracy
  • Following strict guidelines and electrical requirements, this drill press is CSA/CUS certified
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JET J-2530, 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press (354401) JET J-2500, 15-Inch Floor Drill Press (354400) JET J-2550, 20-Inch Floor Drill Press (354402)
JET J-2530, 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press (354401) JET J-2500, 15-Inch Floor Drill Press (354400) JET J-2550, 20-Inch Floor Drill Press (354402)
Customer Reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Drill to Center 15" 15" 20"
Spindle Speed 16 speeds (200-3,630 RPM) 16 speeds (200-3,630 RPM) 12 speeds (150-4,200 RPM)
Motor 1Ph 115/230V (prewired 115V) 1Ph 115/230V (prewired 115V) 1Ph 115/230V (prewired 115V)
Quill Diameter 1-7/8" 1-7/8" 2-1/4"
Quill Travel 3-1/8" 3-1/8" 4-3/4"
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) 31" x 13" x 63" 31" x 13" x 39-1/2" 31" x 13" x 39-1/2"
Net Weight 157 lbs 167 lbs 304 lbs
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Accuracy, stability, and versatility are the benchmark features of the JET 15" and 20" Drill Presses. This high-quality line of JET Drill Presses offer a greater range in spindle speeds than other machines of this class. JET backs their machines with a two-year warranty.

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The J-2530 15" Bench Drill Press boasts a 3/4HP motor and tilting table. Simple yet powerful, the J-2530 has a cast iron head and large quill - allowing greater accuracy.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
42 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and ease of assembly of the drill press. They mention that it's a professional grade, heavy duty tool, and that the instructions are decent. That said, some complain about the weight.

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10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the drill press. They mention that it is a high quality tool, heavy duty, and well done. Customers also appreciate the all cast iron construction and the accurate holes it produces. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Summary:If you want a high quality large capacity bench model drill press for under a grand, this model should be on your short..." Read more

"...It's a drill press. It appears to be quite solidly made...." Read more

"...a mechanic and we have the same drill press in our shop, it is a professional grade...." Read more

"...I'm looking forward to using it over the holidays. Everything looks good and arrived as expected...." Read more

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Customers find the assembly of the drill to be easy. They mention that the instructions are decent and straightforward.

"...Assembling the machine is straight-forward, with decent instructions (English & Spanish manuals included) if needed...." Read more

"...It is easy to assemble, you may need someone to help you lift the drill head on to the base assembly, it is heavy...." Read more

"...Everything looks good and arrived as expected. Assembly was easy and it ran fine with out any tweaking just adjust the belts and get to work" Read more

"...It's a joy to set it up, do the job, and clean up is easy...." Read more

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Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the drill press. They mention that it is heavy.

"...As noted by others -- the top is very heavy, and although it may be possible for a strong person to lift it on top, for safety you really want..." Read more

"...someone to help you lift the drill head on to the base assembly, it is heavy. I already have about 20hrs of use on it, and no problems...." Read more

"...Beware, though: this thing weighs a ton, so get help when you are mounting it, and make sure that your pedestal/cabinet/whatever can support the..." Read more

"...Would recommend to everyone. It is heavy though so get some help assembling and putting in its place." Read more

Excellent machine
5 Stars
Excellent machine
JET J-2530 15-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Bench Drill PressTwo common Amazon reviewer complaints about higher-end drill presses are failures of a unit’s variable-speed or laser light pointer. This press has neither feature – it’s just a good basic machine. Another common complaint is shipping damage, so I ordered a J-2530 from Home Depot’s web site and picked it at a local store, since it’s MUCH easier to return a large heavy item in person (even though I kept the machine) and shipping is free to the store. Besides, Home Depot provides a 90-day return window, unusually long. The Home Depot site for this tool has a link to the Instructions & Parts Manual as PDFs.It comes packaged in a double thickness cardboard box. The box could be a bit larger to accommodate thicker filler material, but nevertheless, mine was undamaged – with all parts.This is my fifth drill press and my third bench model. For large jobs, I have an expensive 20" floor model. The J-2530 replaced a well-used 13-year old Delta DP350 with a cracked aluminum pulley. Delta now considers that pulley (and many other parts) “obsolete”, so it’s no longer available. In other words, you’re screwed if you bought one of their machines.For a bench model, the J-2530 is big. On a 40" tall bench chuck bottom is 63" off the floor. So mounted, a step stool might be needed for machine operation unless you’re tall. (I’m 6/4.)Assembling the machine is straight-forward, with decent instructions (English & Spanish manuals included) if needed.This is a really nice machine:- big, beefy, heavy duty. The switch assembly and the table crank handle are plastic. Everything else is cast iron or steel- the 3/4 HP double ball-bearing motor is plenty powerful- the huge 5/8" chuck holds bits firmly; not like those key-less chucks on some PowerMatic machines for example- 15" swing (7.5" from bit center to column) – a typical size for a decent floor press – is the largest available for any bench model that I could find- the table can be raised easily with a [heavy] 5" cross vise mounted, plus it can be rotated 360 degrees as needed for positioning – and locked in place- speed changes are quick and easy. Release the belt tension, move the belts as per the diagram on inside cover, and re-tension.- the built-in bulb holder in the cast iron drill head is well placed. A 50 watt incandescent spot bulb (or equivalent LED) aims light on the work table and out of your eyes. A Delta 25-870 Magnetic Work Light magnetically stuck on the left side of my press provides additional focused light (see Customer Image).- no vibration or belt chatter. Machine simply hums when running, regardless of speed.- mine has no perceptible run-out.- the on and off buttons on my machine require a firm quick jab with a couple of fingers to work. Simply pushing one does nothing. It was annoying at first, but I’ve gotten used to it.- Jet provides a 5-year warranty on their drill presses; better than any other company- it’s too bad such things aren’t made in America, but all cast iron tools seem to be made elsewhere, frequently China or Taiwan. At least the Chinese are getting better at making quality stuff – this machine is well done.Similar machines:- One web seller offers a Powermatic 15" bench drill press visually similar to the J-2530, for nearly two thousand dollars. Then, there is the Dake TB16 or Optimum B24H – they are probably better machines, but they cost twice as much. The “best” bench drill press available is probably the Knuth KB 20 S – that beauty cost four times as much.Summary:If you want a high quality large capacity bench model drill press for under a grand, this model should be on your short list....Non-review comment:If at all possible, get someone to help you to mount the (very heavy) cast-iron head assembly atop the column. It’s really a two-person job.If no help is available, it IS possible to do it alone following these steps:- loosen the tension and remove the two drive belts- lift off and remove the middle drive pulley- loosen the Allen screw on the motor pulley and slide it up and off- immediately remove the “key” from the motor shaft, and for God’s sake, don’t let it fall into the motor- remove the on/off switch plate- disconnect the black, white, and green wires emanating from the motor- bend up the three wire hold-down tabs next to the pulley system up and loosen the large Phillips screw on the wire clamp on the left side of head- gently extract the motor wire out from the switch assemble and pull it through the belt cover lid.- don’t lose the rubber grommet in the lid where that wire passes through- unscrew the four nuts holding the motor in place and place the motor aside.Parts removed above will reduce drill head weight by 31 pounds, which should be sufficient to lift the head onto the column by yourself. Reverse these steps to reinstall the motor and other parts. Verify that the motor is mounted perfectly vertical and tighten the motor pulley level with the middle pulley.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent machine
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
JET J-2530 15-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Bench Drill Press

Two common Amazon reviewer complaints about higher-end drill presses are failures of a unit’s variable-speed or laser light pointer. This press has neither feature – it’s just a good basic machine. Another common complaint is shipping damage, so I ordered a J-2530 from Home Depot’s web site and picked it at a local store, since it’s MUCH easier to return a large heavy item in person (even though I kept the machine) and shipping is free to the store. Besides, Home Depot provides a 90-day return window, unusually long. The Home Depot site for this tool has a link to the Instructions & Parts Manual as PDFs.

It comes packaged in a double thickness cardboard box. The box could be a bit larger to accommodate thicker filler material, but nevertheless, mine was undamaged – with all parts.

This is my fifth drill press and my third bench model. For large jobs, I have an expensive 20" floor model. The J-2530 replaced a well-used 13-year old Delta DP350 with a cracked aluminum pulley. Delta now considers that pulley (and many other parts) “obsolete”, so it’s no longer available. In other words, you’re screwed if you bought one of their machines.

For a bench model, the J-2530 is big. On a 40" tall bench chuck bottom is 63" off the floor. So mounted, a step stool might be needed for machine operation unless you’re tall. (I’m 6/4.)

Assembling the machine is straight-forward, with decent instructions (English & Spanish manuals included) if needed.

This is a really nice machine:

- big, beefy, heavy duty. The switch assembly and the table crank handle are plastic. Everything else is cast iron or steel

- the 3/4 HP double ball-bearing motor is plenty powerful

- the huge 5/8" chuck holds bits firmly; not like those key-less chucks on some PowerMatic machines for example

- 15" swing (7.5" from bit center to column) – a typical size for a decent floor press – is the largest available for any bench model that I could find

- the table can be raised easily with a [heavy] 5" cross vise mounted, plus it can be rotated 360 degrees as needed for positioning – and locked in place

- speed changes are quick and easy. Release the belt tension, move the belts as per the diagram on inside cover, and re-tension.

- the built-in bulb holder in the cast iron drill head is well placed. A 50 watt incandescent spot bulb (or equivalent LED) aims light on the work table and out of your eyes. A Delta 25-870 Magnetic Work Light magnetically stuck on the left side of my press provides additional focused light (see Customer Image).

- no vibration or belt chatter. Machine simply hums when running, regardless of speed.

- mine has no perceptible run-out.

- the on and off buttons on my machine require a firm quick jab with a couple of fingers to work. Simply pushing one does nothing. It was annoying at first, but I’ve gotten used to it.

- Jet provides a 5-year warranty on their drill presses; better than any other company

- it’s too bad such things aren’t made in America, but all cast iron tools seem to be made elsewhere, frequently China or Taiwan. At least the Chinese are getting better at making quality stuff – this machine is well done.

Similar machines:

- One web seller offers a Powermatic 15" bench drill press visually similar to the J-2530, for nearly two thousand dollars. Then, there is the Dake TB16 or Optimum B24H – they are probably better machines, but they cost twice as much. The “best” bench drill press available is probably the Knuth KB 20 S – that beauty cost four times as much.

Summary:

If you want a high quality large capacity bench model drill press for under a grand, this model should be on your short list.

...

Non-review comment:

If at all possible, get someone to help you to mount the (very heavy) cast-iron head assembly atop the column. It’s really a two-person job.

If no help is available, it IS possible to do it alone following these steps:

- loosen the tension and remove the two drive belts

- lift off and remove the middle drive pulley

- loosen the Allen screw on the motor pulley and slide it up and off

- immediately remove the “key” from the motor shaft, and for God’s sake, don’t let it fall into the motor

- remove the on/off switch plate

- disconnect the black, white, and green wires emanating from the motor

- bend up the three wire hold-down tabs next to the pulley system up and loosen the large Phillips screw on the wire clamp on the left side of head

- gently extract the motor wire out from the switch assemble and pull it through the belt cover lid.

- don’t lose the rubber grommet in the lid where that wire passes through

- unscrew the four nuts holding the motor in place and place the motor aside.

Parts removed above will reduce drill head weight by 31 pounds, which should be sufficient to lift the head onto the column by yourself. Reverse these steps to reinstall the motor and other parts. Verify that the motor is mounted perfectly vertical and tighten the motor pulley level with the middle pulley.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great drill press for a good price.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
I purchased this for my personal use for side jobs, projects on my trucks, and boat. I work as a mechanic and we have the same drill press in our shop, it is a professional grade. It is easy to assemble, you may need someone to help you lift the drill head on to the base assembly, it is heavy. I already have about 20hrs of use on it, and no problems. It was delivered 4 days ahead of schedule which was great. I highly recommend.
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