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product_id: 14996572
title: "JET 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 16 Speed, 3/4 HP, 115/230V 1Ph (Model J-2530)"
brand: "jet"
price: "$5456.36"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
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# 16-speed motor, 200-3,630 RPM Heavy-duty cast iron & steel build 1-7/8" quill with 3-1/8" travel JET 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 16 Speed, 3/4 HP, 115/230V 1Ph (Model J-2530)

**Brand:** jet
**Price:** $5456.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your workshop game with precision power and durability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** JET 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 16 Speed, 3/4 HP, 115/230V 1Ph (Model J-2530) by jet
- **How much does it cost?** $5456.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/14996572-jet-15-inch-benchtop-drill-press-16-speed-3-4)

## Best For

- jet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Robust cast iron head and large ground steel column ensure rock-solid stability and longevity.
- • **Smooth Operator:** Four permanently-lubricated ball bearings guarantee whisper-quiet, vibration-free performance.
- • **Deep-Dive Capability:** Generous 3-1/8" quill travel lets you tackle deep hole projects with ease and accuracy.
- • **Precision at Every Turn:** 16-speed motor delivers versatile RPMs from 200 to 3,630 for flawless drilling control.
- • **Safety Meets Convenience:** Telescoping safety spindle guard and CSA/CUS certification keep your workspace secure and compliant.

## Overview

The JET 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press (Model J-2530) is a professional-grade tool featuring a powerful 3/4 HP motor with 16 adjustable speeds ranging from 200 to 3,630 RPM. Its heavy-duty cast iron head and large ground steel column provide exceptional stability and accuracy, while a 1-7/8" diameter quill with 3-1/8" travel supports deep drilling tasks. Designed for durability and precision, it includes a telescoping safety spindle guard and is CSA/CUS certified, making it a reliable choice for serious DIYers and professionals alike.

## Description

Product Description 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. From the Manufacturer 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.

Review: Excellent machine - JET J-2530 15-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Bench Drill Press Two common desertcart 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.
Review: Table Crank Shaft Hole Too Small - The hole through which the table crank shaft was to be inserted was drilled too small for the shaft. It was the correct shaft and the correct hole, just too small. I could have drilled it out myself, but why would I do that? I don't even know how this is possible. Also, contacted Jet on their customer service website. Didn't hear a word back. I returned the damn thing to desertcart within 30 days. Probably never buying another Jet product and absolutely not direct from JET. Delta here I come. Unforgivable.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Amperage | 6.07 Amps |
| Brand | Jet |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 13 Millimeters |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 3630 RPM |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Jet
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 3630 RPM
- **Voltage:** 115 Volts
- **Amperage:** 6.07 Amps

## Images

![JET 15-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 16 Speed, 3/4 HP, 115/230V 1Ph (Model J-2530) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JEBTeknBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it reverse direction ?**
A: This drill press is not designed for reverse.

**Q: Can you lock the quille down in position**
A: yes, you adjust where you start from by turning a nut below the depth stop nuts.

**Q: Can this be switched to 220 volts?**
A: This is from the Jet 2530 Operating Manual on page 13:

If  230V, single-phase operation is  desired, the following instructions  must  be followed: Disconnect the machine  from  the power  source. The JET  drill press  motor  has four  numbered  leads that are  factory  connected  for  115V  operation,  as  shown in  (A). For 230V  operation  reconnect  the leads  as  shown in  (B). The 115V attachment plug (C),  supplied with the drill press,  must  be replaced with a UL/CSA  listed  plug suitable  for 230V  operation (D). Contact your local Authorized JET Service Center  or qualified  electrician for  proper  procedures to install the plug. The drill press must  comply  with all local and national codes  after the 230-volt plug is  installed. The drill  press  with  a  230-volt  plug  should  only  be connected to  an  outlet  having the same configuration as shown in  (D).  No  adapter is  available  nor should  be  used with  the 230-volt  plug.

**Q: Are the belts standard V belts or Serpentine belts?**
A: standard v belts

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent machine
*by V***I 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.

### ⭐ Table Crank Shaft Hole Too Small
*by R***R on August 21, 2025*

The hole through which the table crank shaft was to be inserted was drilled too small for the shaft. It was the correct shaft and the correct hole, just too small. I could have drilled it out myself, but why would I do that? I don't even know how this is possible. Also, contacted Jet on their customer service website. Didn't hear a word back. I returned the damn thing to Amazon within 30 days. Probably never buying another Jet product and absolutely not direct from JET. Delta here I come. Unforgivable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great drill press for a good price.
*by T***N 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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