I really need a good DP. I have a Delta DP400 now, which is a standing 16" cheap model. I think it was under $300. It wobbles, and I can't seem to locate the source. It's probably just that it's junk.
My top choices are the Jet JDP-17 (716300) or Delta 18-900L, with a slight preference for the Jet. The Delta lists for more, but available on the street for about $100 more than the Jet so effectively about the same. My top desire is accuracy/roundness (that's the one job of a DP!). Close to that is drill depth for pen blanks, and the Jet does a 5" one-turn stroke. The laser guide is very nice, I love that on my SCMS. I don't think I need much power, as I mostly cut some wood or light metal items such as weldable steel in the 1/4" range, maybe 3/8" at most.
Thoughts? I can also pick up the Jet locally at a retail store, or get the Delta shipped or buy used locally.
My top choices are the Jet JDP-17 (716300) or Delta 18-900L, with a slight preference for the Jet. The Delta lists for more, but available on the street for about $100 more than the Jet so effectively about the same. My top desire is accuracy/roundness (that's the one job of a DP!). Close to that is drill depth for pen blanks, and the Jet does a 5" one-turn stroke. The laser guide is very nice, I love that on my SCMS. I don't think I need much power, as I mostly cut some wood or light metal items such as weldable steel in the 1/4" range, maybe 3/8" at most.
Thoughts? I can also pick up the Jet locally at a retail store, or get the Delta shipped or buy used locally.
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