JET JMD-18 350018 230-Volt 1 Phase Milling/Drilling Machine

by Jet

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With its generously sized worktable and hinged belt cover for faster speed changing, the Jet JMD-18 Mill Drill Machine is efficient and precise, whether you're working with aluminum, wood, or even ceramic tile. Powered by a UL-listed motor, this high-performance tool has a drilling capacity of 1-1/4 inch and a 15-7/8-inch swing. It also boasts a three-inch face mill capacity, a 3/4-inch end mill capacity, and a host of innovative features, like an easy-to-read internal depth gauge and a worklamp.

The JET JMD-18 Mill Drill Machine offers: A UL-listed, 2 HP, 230-volt motor for dependability An extra large, 9.5 x 31.75-inch worktable An easy-to-read internal depth gauge and worklamp

Easy-access controls and a convenient work lamp help you maintain precision results. View larger.

The extra large worktable is ideal for big projects.

Extra-Large Work Table for Bigger Jobs
Thanks to its extra large, 9.5 x 31.75-inch worktable, the JMD-18 gives you the freedom to tackle larger scale projects that require more space and flexibility. And the included worklamp provides ample illumination of any size work piece, even in dim conditions.

2 HP Motor and Hinged Belt Cover for Power and Fast Results
The JMD-18 operates with a powerful UL-listed, 2 HP, one phase, 230-volt motor that gives the tool a range of 12 spindle speeds from 15 to 3,000 RPM. And to minimize delays and wait periods as you transition to different speeds, this motor is also supported by a hinged belt cover that offers faster speed changing.

Cast Iron Column and Heavy-Duty Roller Bearings for Support and Stability
The JMD-18 has a strong, supportive design. First, a one-piece cast iron column offers additional support where you need it, giving you the freedom to handle heavier material without worry. And heavy-duty, tapered roller bearings support the spindle for greater tolerance and more accurate drilling depth.

Easy-Read Depth Gauge and 360-Degree Swiveling Head for Precision
Easy to operate, the JMD-18 offers user-friendly features, like satin finished easy-read dials, to guide you through every step of your project. A positive quick-stop knob combines with an easy-to-read internal depth gauge for consistency, while a 360-degree swiveling head gives you the flexibility you need for precise results.

The JMD-18 is backed by a two year warranty.

About JET: A History of Sharing New, Feature-Rich Products
Opened in 1958 after the founder of the company, Leslie P. Sussman, took the first Boeing Jet Airplane trip from Seattle, Washington to Japan, JET began as a small dealer that sold air hoists and trolleys out of a single hardware store in Seattle. Over the years, JET has carried everything from snowmobiles, transmitter radios, and forklifts to nylon stockings, but by the early 1970s, metalworking had become the base of their business line. And by the 1980s, JET had expanded into the realm of woodworking. Today, you'll find that JET offers a wide range of popular woodworking tools that are backed with best-in-class features and excellent service.

What's in the Box
JMD-18 Mill Drill Machine, one worklamp, adjustable carbide facemill, drill press angle vise, 1/2-inch drill chuck, chuck arbor, and draw bar.

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Milling/drilling machine has a 1-pc. cast iron column for added support, extra-large work table, positive quick-stop knob and easy-to-read internal depth gauge. Belt cover has quick-slide latch for faster belt adjustment to change spindle speeds. Heavy-duty tapered roller bearings support spindle for greater tolerance and more accurate drilling depth. HP: 2, Volts: 230, Speed (RPM): 150 - 3,000, Speeds (qty.): 12, 360deg Head Swivel: Yes, Draw Bar: Yes, Drilling Capacity (in.): 1 1/4, Chuck Size (in.): 1/2, Max. Spindle Distance (in.): 18, Light Included: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 42 1/2 x 39 3/4 x 43 1/2

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Product Details

Product Manual [421kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 42.5 x 39.8 x 43.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 739 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000051WSL
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 350018
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,816 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #16 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Milling Machines

Customer Reviews

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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jet milling machines, August 2, 2002

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F. Davies "fjdavies" (Tumwater, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET JMD-18 350018 230-Volt 1 Phase Milling/Drilling Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

Jet machines are quite functional.

A milling machine is the heart of a machine shop.

If this is your first milling machine, expect to
spend and equal amount on the tooling you will need
to make it work. A clamping kit, an assortment of end mills
chucks and holders, a vice, a rotary table, an indexing head
and more will all be required to round out the purchase.

Horesepower translates into speed of material removal.
Bigger bits require greater power.

This is just a starter mill and you will want to upgrade
to something costing ten or twenty times as much when you
want to do production work as this one is all hand cranked
and requires a skilled operator to run it.

Did I mention that it cuts wood etc.? There are even machinable
ceramics which it can handle.

Again, expect to double the price (as a ballpark est.) on any
machine tool by the time it you are done. And plan to put it on
a solid foundation, not in your livingroom.

I use mine (a Jet VMM626) to make thermoplastic injection molds.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wood and Metal ... a great machine for both, January 19, 2006

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Michelle Stone "litebkt" (Mariposa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET JMD-18 350018 230-Volt 1 Phase Milling/Drilling Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used this machine for over a year now. And I really like it. As a drill press for wood, it gives me very acurate and square holes. This is very important in my business where accuracy is key. I use a wooden table and fence that I use over the mill bed.

I use it also to do light milling with aluminum. It does a satisfactory job with that. I'm happy with the results. I think that if I were to do only milling and I had to do complicated parts, this mill would not be enough. Running the table back and forth manually can get pretty boring.

There is only one thing that I do not like and that is to raise the head, I have to loosen the clamp that holds the head from moving right or left. So when I raise the head, I can't garantee that I'm still where I want to be. As a result, I have to recenter my work.

The machine is very heavy. Jet installs an eye bolt on top so that you can hoist it up onto your stand. I like this very much. I built a solid stand for it out of 2x6's and that has been very stable.

The mill/drill has been very reliable. I use it every day and I have had no maintenance problems.

As a drill press with wood, you'll not find anything better. As a mill with metal, it's pretty good. And for the price you are paying. This is very good value.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for the money, August 31, 2009

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This review is from: JET JMD-18 350018 230-Volt 1 Phase Milling/Drilling Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been very impressed with the quality of this milling drilling machine. I've already completed several projects with it and found that it performs very well, even when climb milling, which requires good rigidity. There are many accessories available for it such as power feeds and DROs which I will eventually add to my machine.

Great product!