Shop Fox M1039
Score: 88/100Jet J-2500 15-Inch Step Pulley Drill Press
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Shop Fox M1039 is a professional-grade, 20-inch floor-standing drill press designed for heavy-duty woodworking and metalworking tasks. It features a powerful 1-1/2 HP motor with 12 variable speeds, a tilting and swiveling table with coolant channels, and a robust 317 lb. construction for stability. Best suited for serious hobbyists or small professional shops needing a robust floor model for large projects.
The JET J-2500 is a robust 15-inch floor drill press designed for precision metalworking with a 3/4 HP motor and 16 discrete speeds. Its main trade-off is the lack of electronic variable speed, requiring manual belt adjustments. It is best suited for hobbyists and small shops needing precise drilling in cast iron or mild steel.
| Attribute | | Jet J-2500 15-Inch Step Pulley Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
1.5 HPbest | 0.75 HP | |
3,240 RPM | 3,630 RPMbest | |
20 inbest | 15 in | |
12 | 16best | |
0.625 inbest | 0.625 inbest | |
— | 115 Vbest | |
4.75 inbest | 3.125 in | |
1.25 inbest | 0.625 in |
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| Attribute | | Jet J-2500 15-Inch Step Pulley Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Dimensions(3) | ||
Swing (in) | 20 in | 15 in |
Spindle Travel (in) | 4.75 in | 3.125 in |
Drilling Capacity (in) | 1.25 in | 0.625 in |
Power & Performance(5) | ||
Voltage (V) | 120/240 V | 115 V |
Motor Power (HP) | 1.5 HP | 0.75 HP |
Maximum Speed (RPM) | 3240 RPM | 3630 RPM |
Speed Settings | 12 | 16 |
Motor Type | Single-phase | Single Phase |
Table & Adjustability(3) | ||
Table Size (in) | 16.75 x 18.75 in | 11.5 in |
Table Tilt Range (degrees) | 90 degrees | 45 degrees |
Column Diameter (in) | 2.825 in | 2.875 in |
Build & Stability(1) | ||
Net Weight (lbs) | 317 lbs | 167 lbs |
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