Reddit mentions of JET 350017/JMD-15 Milling/Drilling Machine
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- R-8 SPINDLE TAPER
- FAST BELT ADJUSTMENTS: Belt cover with quick slide latch allows for easy spindle speed changes.
- UL-LISTED 1-HP MOTOR
- ADDED SUPPORT: One-piece cast iron column.
- 360ยฐ HEAD SWIVEL
- DRILL CHUCK GUARD
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Standard |
| Height | 29 Inches |
| Length | 42.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 440 Pounds |
| Width | 28 Inches |
A benchtop mill that isn't a rebranded Sieg? Well color me amazed.
Too heavy for my taste, I need something that I can move somewhat easily when needed. But if you can deal with a 350+ lb machine you'll probably be happier than I will be with the 100 lb one I'm buying next spring.
Make sure you get a good vise. (I can tell from the picture that the one on Amazon is going to be crap. https://www.amazon.com/350017-JMD-15-Milling-Drilling-Machine/dp/B0009H5TA0) Little Machine Shop is a good source, though you can probably go larger.
You'll need some R8 collets to match the end mills. (The end mill set from Harbor Freight is great for newbies like me. https://www.harborfreight.com/20-piece-titanium-nitrade-coated-end-mill-set-5947.html) Don't bother trying to mill anything using the drill chuck.
You can probably skip the clamping kit at first, other than a couple of T-nuts to hold down the vise.
You MUST get a dial indicator so you can align the vise. A test indicator is useful too, so maybe get a set that has both.