JET JMD-15 Benchtop Milling Machine with R-8 Spindle
Are you working with limited floor space but still need real milling and drilling capability in your shop?
What if you could run coordinated table work and drill press operations from a single benchtop machine without giving up the control that accurate machining requires?
Meet the JET JMD-15 Benchtop Milling Machine with R-8 Spindle, a mill/drill combination built for light machining work where floor space and budget both matter.
With the JMD-15, you get a one-piece cast iron column, a full 12-speed belt drive, and an R-8 spindle taper that accepts a wide range of standard tooling already common in most shops.
When you need a machine that handles both drilling and light milling from the same footprint, the JMD-15 keeps your work moving without asking for more space than you have.
JET JMD-15 for Benchtop Milling and Drilling Work
One-Piece Cast Iron Column Holds the Head Steady
The column on the JMD-15 is cast as a single piece, which removes flex points that can introduce chatter or shift your position mid-cut. On a benchtop mill/drill, column rigidity has a direct effect on hole accuracy and surface finish. That solid foundation carries through to every pass you make across the table.
R-8 Spindle Taper Works with Standard Shop Tooling
The R-8 taper is one of the most common spindle standards in light milling work, which means collets, end mill holders, and other tooling are easy to source. The locking collet design keeps your cutting tool seated under lateral load so it does not pull away from the spindle during milling passes. This keeps your cuts where you set them.
12-Speed Belt Drive Matches RPM to the Material
With 12 spindle speeds ranging from 110 to 2,580 RPM, the JMD-15 lets you match your cutting speed to the material and tooling you are running. Slower speeds suit larger cutters and harder stock. Higher speeds work for smaller diameter tools and softer metals. Having that range on a benchtop machine means fewer compromises when the work changes.
360-Degree Head Swivel and Coordinated Table Travel Extend Your Options
The head rotates a full 360 degrees, and the table provides 14 inches of longitudinal travel with standard T-slot clamping. That combination lets you position the work accurately and approach it from angles a standard drill press cannot reach. The external depth gauge gives you a clear read on quill position so you are not guessing on through-holes or blind bores.
What's Included
What's Included? JET JMD-15 Benchtop Milling Machine with R-8 Spindle
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1/2" Drill Chuck and Chuck Arbor — Mounts to the R-8 spindle for standard drilling operations right out of the box.
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Adjustable Carbide Facemill — Allows face milling passes on your workpiece without needing to source a separate cutter to get started.
Specs
JET JMD-15 Benchtop Milling Machine with R-8 Spindle Specifications
Available Configurations
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JT9-350017 — JMD-15 | 115/230V, 1-Phase | R-8 Spindle Taper | Base Machine
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JT9-350116 — JMD-15 | 115/230V, 1-Phase | R-8 Spindle Taper | ACU-RITE 203 DRO
Power & Spindle
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Motor: 1 HP, 115/230V, 1-Phase
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Spindle Taper: R-8
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Number of Spindle Speeds: 12
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Range of Spindle Speeds: 110–2,580 RPM
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Spindle Travel: 3-1/2"
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Quill Diameter: 2-7/16"
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Drilling Capacity: 1"
Table & Travel
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Table Size (L × W): 7-1/2" × 23"
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Table Longitudinal Travel: 14"
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T-Slots: 4 slots, 9/16" size
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T-Slot Centers: 1-13/16"
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Swing: 14-1/2"
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Max Distance Spindle to Table: 14-1/2"
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Work Table Weight Capacity: 350 lbs.
Machine
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Column Diameter: 3-5/8"
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Base Dimensions: 12-1/2" × 19-3/4"
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Overall Dimensions (L × W × H): 38" × 37-1/2" × 42"
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Net Weight: 370 lbs.
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Gross Weight: 457 lbs. (base machine) varies by configuration
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Warranty: 2-Year Warranty
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Manual: PDF download available
