J-2223VS 20" Variable Speed Drill Press - JET

The JET J-2223VS 20" Variable Speed Drill Press (354223) is a robust and precise tool engineered for the demanding needs of professional automotive, truck, and industrial shops. Designed to deliver consistent performance and efficient job changeovers, this drill press ensures technicians can achieve accurate results across diverse materials and applications. Its heavy-duty construction and intuitive variable speed control make it an essential asset for fabrication, maintenance, and complex repair environments.

Key Features

• 2 HP, 3-Phase Motor: Provides reliable and continuous torque, crucial for demanding production drilling, heavy-duty repair work, and the effective use of larger drill sizes in challenging materials.
• 300–2,000 RPM Variable Speed: Allows for precise speed adjustments without belt changes, optimizing drilling for various materials such as cast iron, mild steel, and specialized alloys, which extends bit life and improves cut quality.
• 3" Quill with 6" Travel: Minimizes deflection during operation, ensuring straight and accurate holes, particularly important for deep drilling or precise step-drilling tasks.
• #3 Morse Taper Spindle (External): Accommodates larger taper-shank drill bits, reamers, and specialized tooling commonly utilized in heavy-duty automotive, truck, and industrial settings.
• Heavy Cast Iron Construction: Delivers a stable and rigid platform that significantly reduces vibration, helping to maintain critical tolerances and ensure long-term durability under rigorous shop use.

Applications

This drill press is ideally suited for automotive and truck shops, facilitating precise drilling of brackets, mounts, housings, and repair components on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. Toolrooms and job shops will find it highly effective for handling one-off parts, prototypes, and low-volume production runs in plate, structural shapes, and weldments. Industrial maintenance departments can rely on it for rebuilds, modifications, and fixture work where a stable, variable-speed drill press is essential for reliable, accurate performance.

Specifications

• Drilling capacity: 1-1/4" in cast iron, 1" in mild steel
• Spindle taper: #3 Morse Taper (external)
• Speed range: 300–2,000 RPM
• Table size: 18-1/8" x 14-3/4" T-slot
• Quill travel: 6"
• Approximate weight: 750 lb