Crazy Drill Press From the Future! Is the Nova Viking Worth $1000?

[@MakeSomething]

Hey ya'll I fixed the video description. Sorry for the confusion. I blame Dan!

[@mikemulligancopilotdesigns9904]

Make Something dang it dan!

[@williamfitzgerald3485]

I thought we blamed Chuck?

[@TheOmegaman888]

Can I have your old one 😁

[@TheHslade3]

That sh*t just blew my mind. I know it’s spendy, but I can’t believe this tech is available to the consumer market. It’s now on my “one day” tool list. Thanks, man.

[@mikemulligancopilotdesigns9904]

Allen Marshall Jr no

[@StumpyNubs]

I've had the full sized Nova DVR drill press for a little over a year. Love it. Wait until you try tapping threads with it. It periodically auto reverses to clear the metal shavings as it cuts the thread.

[@80211Denver]

One of you should do a video demo of that

[@mikemulligancopilotdesigns9904]

Stumpy Nubs yeah that’s the first thing I thought of. I used to work in a factory making locks for a pickup bed cover and would pump out around 400 a day and had to drill and tap each one only had a 12v drill to do the tapping with. I’m sure I could have made 800 a day with that setup!:)

[@sergiopereira]

Why is the head of this smaller Viking model so much taller than the one in the Voyager (the floor model). Is the Voyager not direct drive? It has higher horsepower.

[@qwerty3663]

@@sergiopereira Integrated vs bolt on motor.

[@davidcl64]

The voyager has a lower speed limit of 150 I believe. Does that impact its usefulness for tapping?

[@JesseLavery]

Did NOT see that ending coming. 😂 Loving the return of the lighthearted tone over the last few videos. (My kids still occasionally bust out your old "who's in your house?!?" line.) Good stuff.

[@tylerbourque100]

Was gonna suggest you just drag that thing out into the driveway but that was definitely more time efficient

[@firechicken5]

Thanks for that comment. I almost missed that part

[@cardboardorigami]

My friend just bought the same one, I got to use this press recently. I love it. Maybe you could make one round plate with a square insert for easy replacement

[@AnthonyBowman]

Best part is Cameraman Dan not help David struggle to get the damn thing in the door. Excellent documentarian.

[@bobbysharp]

I'm sold ordering one right now....after I get some drug money.

[@griffinmakes]

That line killed me lol.

[@bigdogmn73]

You didn't get your drug money in the mail yet?

[@TokiNotAB]

omg the amount of happiness in this video! It's like watching a kid on christmas and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[@iancrossley6637]

Funny I find it annoying. Nice drill press though.

[@fatfuzzypotato6113]

The little triangle thing that you thought was a insert remover is a Morse taper removal tool you put the quill down and there is a slot that you put it in and it will wedge the chuck out

[@felixf5211]

FWIW, it's called a drift.

[@zavoina]

"Why reverse?" "To go backwards." | Loving it.

[@Garganzuul]

Thread tapping also.

[@musicbymark]

RE: INSERTS - suppose you could make ONE round replacement that has a SQUARE opening in ITSELF, allowing you to make square replacements.

[@badbatch974]

Mark Young that’s what I was thinking. Just make a metal insert with a square hole to put sacrificial wood inserts in.

[@alkalinedale]

Gotta stop saying this isn’t a comedy channel. You two having fun adds so much to the videos. Please keep adding it.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I never thought I’d have drill press envy. But here I am.

[@curbstalker6577]

YouCanMakeThisToo I thought the same thing

[@josephdestaubin7426]

Reverse should fill in the hole when you mistakenly drilled in the wrong place.

[@karl_alan]

Hmm....I love circular inserts. Been using them on mine for years. Essentially the benefit is if you have the center of the stand off center from the circle, you can continually rotate the insert to get areas that haven't been eaten up yet, making it so you need to change inserts way less often because they are so reusable.

[@BenHolmen]

I haven't had this much fun watching a tool unboxing/setup/review video EVER.

[@FoX84tac022]

Don't know if anyone has already explained it, but to my understanding, left handed drill-bits are useful for removing snapped bolt-heads. There's also down-cut bits that leave a cleaner entry cut, but, I'm not certain they're left hand or both.

[@LReBe7]

9:16 that wedge is for driving out the Morse taper with which the drill chuck is mated to the quill.

[@mirceabascuti]

The stop and then reverse is for threading with taps in blind wholes! Awesome feature!

[@rays.5800]

The tool is a drift to get the chuck out and put a morass taper drill in.

[@diymatt]

Because we all need morass in our life.

[@jacksat2252]

Can use it to easy change the keyless with this one ,both should have the same taper.

[@justind8521]

Ray is right. If you extend the quill you'll see it has a slot in it. You insert the tool and give it a tap and the wedge shape will eject the morse taper arbor that holds the chuck. When you get your keyless chuck, get an extra arbor, then you can quickly swap chucks.

[@McFlysGarage]

-chortle- Morass

[@jonahbrame7874]

Pssst it’s Morse

[@RuudErik]

A quick look through the manual online shows that the USB cable is for firmware updates. I already have a soldering iron with update-able firmware so now I need this too!

[@IamMatthewHarrison]

What is the overall height of this drill press? From the top of the motor to the base. Cant find it anywhere.

[@dallastaras]

“This one has 4 1/2 inches ... my other had 3...” *Dan immediately starts laughing* #twss

[@BurninGems]

Size doesn't matter? Lol

[@griffinmakes]

@@BurninGems it's not about the travel distance, it's about how you drill the hole.

[@anthonydtobias]

Ha ha 😂

[@GlassImpressions]

I have their floor unit and it is one of the best tools in my shop. PS, reverse for tapping.

[@hypnolobster]

I'm kicking myself for not ordering one like ~3 years ago. They're $600 more now than they used to be.

[@ManCrafting]

Glass Impressions twss

[@Idoall.myownstunts]

Reverse for drilling snapped bolts?

[@wadeb.5509]

Round insert may be for the same reason that man hole covers are round. No fall-ey downy the holey thingy

[@lanceheroatlarge]

Round inserts....simple. I’m sure someone has already commented this idea but here goes. I’m guessing the insert is a standard hole saw size? Make a bridge template out of MDF to fit the hole saw. Size the gap underneath to fit the wood size for your insert (width and thickness). Line up your template with the hole saw (minus the pilot bit) and clamp it down. Slide in your desired insert wood and cut an insert....push and cut another, push and cut, push and cut. Now the Nova is making its own inserts. Just think of the possibilities.... Walnut insert, Red heart, Purple Heart, Zebra Wood....Now you not only have one of the coolest drill presses but also the most stylish. Great video keep them coming.

[@tristonzismer1590]

I believe that tool you used to remove the insert is a Morse taper key to remove the drill mandrel if you wanted to replace or remove it

[@MakeSomething]

Ha! That makes so much more sense! Maybe one day I'll read the instructions. Thanks Triston!

[@GiacoWhatever]

Your enthusiasm is making me buy one right now. I just hope I can get it at this side of the pond!!!

[@GiacoWhatever]

And I’m just 7 min into the vid

[@MakeSomething]

I’m loving the vlog! You’re killing it!

[@GiacoWhatever]

Make Something means a lot from you! 🥰

[@simonh73]

I'd say it's worth 1k. Looks great. Can you thread holes with a tap and reverse out? Does it have enough torque for that application? I'd probably stick on a Woodpeckers table for woodworking uses and then use the native for table metal-working.

[@jmakes3745]

Loving your last few videos David! Such a positive energy, and the little comments and joke can't help but make me burst out laughing!

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

I upgraded my Nova 1624 wood lathe with the DVR controller. Whole new world of control and safety. Shuts down if you get a catch and applies more power to be consistent on speed. Love it!!

[@MakeSomething]

looking at getting one of their lathes in the future!

[@francoisfouche2568]

The wedge shaped tool is inserted in the quill to release the morse taper shaft attached to the chuck.

[@ahmedagbabiaka]

Keyless Chuck Function: hold the On button for 3 seconds to enable Power Spindle Hold mode. The motor will turn on to 8% power which will allow you to hand tighten a keyless chuck.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!! One of these days I'm going to open the manual!

[@Ajicles]

That reversing function you see while it gets to that depth is for power tapping. When you get to the depth you need for blind holes it reverses automatically..

[@Ajicles]

or to prevent the flutes from cutting when max depth is reached.

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

Left hand drill bits: GREAT for drilling out broken-off bolts! Must be done using reverse. Insert: I use my 3D printer to make my bandsaw throatplates. Use a bright color filament to remind the operator about the safety zone. Nice review!

[@MakeSomething]

Great tip!!!

[@SCWD_US]

The reverse feature is also for taping holes for metric or imperial threads.

[@jondunsmore2121]

I shouldn't have started eating when I watched this. Because I almost choked from laughing so hard when you were moving it onto the lathe table lol.

[@homegamerengineer3747]

I love the more light hearted mood. Looks like you are having fun, so I am having fun. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@alexclark6777]

I don't know how this is possible but your videos are getting even funnier.

[@JkCanvas]

I am so glad you are having fun in the shop again. I now have Drill Press Envy. Looking forward to seeing how you incorporate this into your woodworking builds. LOVE IT MAN

[@keithgutshall9559]

The triangle thing is a drill drift. To take the chuck out of the spindle.then you can put a taper shank drill in the spindle

[@milangrujovic]

The round insert is probably there because you can easily make a replacement right there on the drill press itself.

[@billmoore2493]

The wedge is a drift pin for dismounting the chuck. Drive it into the slot in the side of the quill

[@peterpocock9062]

Since I swapped my bench drill for a pedestal drill, I've sort of missed the bench one! Now your Nova is ripper. Finally, someone has redefined and revolutionised the bench drill. I love the large diameter column and the beefy quill. But the direct drive and variable speed. Some sort of heaven. Excellent. I'm going to get one?

[@riverbuilder2251]

check out the Bosch PBD40

[@matromik1]

I have to say, showing more of your actual personality in these videos makes them so much more entertaining and fun. Also I dig tool reviews so 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrAlklein]

I didn’t wanna watch this video for entertainment and fun I just wanted to review I dislike him showing more of his personality

[@johndeaux9987]

Ironically, that's why I gave it a thumbs down....just review the product and stop wasting time is my opinion. If only he was as funny as he thought he was, he'd be onto something.

[@EcoMouseChannel]

I have the Nova Voyager, it's totally worth the money. However, I had a few manufacturer defects with mine, I was able to get a replacement part no problem from Teknatool. I filled my drill press column with molten lead... super rigid and dense now!

[@jhalleck]

Hate to ask how much that weighs now!

[@EcoMouseChannel]

@@jhalleck It takes 150lbs to fill a drill press column. I paid 25¢ per pound at the scrap yard for mostly fishing weights, and home made muffin tin billets. I melted down in one of those re-loading melting pots that pours off the bottom.

[@chrisflavelle1200]

The left hand drill bits are very common in the electrical trade, for starting hole saws in electrical boxes and to go through walls in the metal buildings in the oil patch. They allow you to start the pilot hole in reverse so that when you go through the metal, the hole saw is going in reverse thus preventing the jams that always happen and end up breaking your pilot bit, or twisting your wrist out of shape.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Your excitement in this video is so contagious - I love it! That thing looks amazing!!! Another great edit Dan! Hahaha and that ending!

[@RadDadisRad]

I have that same JET, I modified mine extensively. I switched out the motor for a 2hp Baldor gold drive rated motor. Installed a single phase VFD with adjustable accel and deccel ramps along with being able to control the speed via frequency. I also drilled the spindle and installed a whirly handle.

[@RadDadisRad]

I also only paid $25 for it at a garage sale and as an automation and controls electrician I was able to do all this work myself.

[@Ssssshhhhh1885]

Without question, you're funniest video ever and prob the funniest youtube video I've seen... . I was in tears... I had to rewind it twice.... love it David. The drill is a beast as well. Very jealous.... lol. 😂😂😂😁😁😁

[@Billrovid]

The reverse works great for tapping. I’m liking this thing a lot. Id put that back in your metal shop

[@11211lcb]

FWIW, done properly the keyed chuck knuckle-busting can be prevented. When tightening the chuck always insert the key on the right side of the chuck and lift up towards the teeth on the chuck. To loosen, use the left side of the chuck, again lifting towards the teeth on the chuck. And that wedge tool is to leverage out the drill bit from the quill. Insert it in the slot above the chuck.

[@mpetersen6]

I've got a Ryobi that is 20 plus years old. Variable speed from 500 to 3000 with a Reeves Drive Belt set-up. Will take up to 1/2"/13mm drill shank. Features a traditional screw type stop along with a stop built into the feed handle. A titling table that is not mounted to the column. The table mounts to the base. If you want a larger table that you don't want to have to worry about getting set square to the spindle just mount it to the base. The head goes up and down. Plus the column swi else so depending on what you put the machine on you can still do work in the e d of long pieces. This was when Ryobi really thought outside of the box and built some good tools. But they didn't sell. Part of the reason was likely the 350 buck price point in the late 90s. Built in Taiwan Ryobi had the tooling destroyed when they pulled it from the market. One other thing. The motor is in the head between the spindle and the column. This allows a fairly big swing and still be able to have the machine close to a wall. www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/Copyright/Default.aspx Here's hoping Nova has better luck with something a little different. But wood workers are pretty conservative in terms of machinery (or at least they used to be). "If that contractors saw with the motor hanging out of the a&& end was good enough forgrandpa. It's good enough for me." Jus look at the average contractor's, hybrid or cabinet saw built with the traditional trunnion system. Yah its solid. But doesnt make sense for each turn of the elevating wheel to equal the same distance. Your tilt handle gives the same amount of degrees per turn. Why not the elevating wheel.

[@JeremiahL]

I like the how you guys are joking around in your recent videos! I read a post somewhere where you were saying that you cut all of the jokes out because you want to come off as serious... I definability like the humor...

[@andybrook-dobson726]

So a couple of questions: 1) how did your electric motor upgrade to the electronic drill press lower / raise mod go some time ago (changing from the Dewalt drill to the 90deg motor)? I couldn't find a follow up. 2) have you made a similar modification to your Viking? If not, why not? If so, any pictures / video?

[@timholiner381]

I have a really big desire for that drill press. I have a Powermatic with variable speed but this is much cooler. Can't justify replacing the similarly expensive Powermatic. Maybe I can sell it for enough to justify it. I have a Nova Galaxy DVR lathe with a similar (maybe the same) motor and variable speed setup. I love it. I was wondering if you make your own wood table if you could adapt that nice fence to run in the t-track by replacing the bolts or custom cut parallel grooved in the table to take the existing bolts? I think that's what I would do.

[@kenwillis7934]

It looked like you could make a table for the press with t-tracks to use the fence that came with it

[@stevecuthbert8856]

It's a good thing the camera didn't pan down because I swear you had a woodie playing with that cool drill press.

[@AugustaWaterCooler]

Thanks for the video, this bad boy definitely has some cool features that are great ideas, but for my needs I doubt the juice is worth the squeeze. Did you ever determine what the USB cable was for?

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Dude This video was the best!!!! You guys are too funny!! Love the back and forth talk! The drill press is just wow!! Crazy awesome!!

[@michaelbrown3423]

can you do a video on replacing with keyless chuck and the product you replace it with. tks

[@ZeroBalanceBuilds]

Dude. Great. Great. Great. My wife was asking why the hell I was laughing at a drill press video.

[@thomaslindroos1667]

Hey David, the metal thing you lifted the round table thing with looks like a tool that you remove the chuck taper with. I bet you already knew this considering you changed the chuck on your old drillpress but just in case you dont. When you fully extend the drill press there is a small slotted hole where you can see the end of the taper and thats where you put that metal triangular piece and give it a whack with a hammer.

[@EPaulIII]

A left hand drill bit is the best way to remove a broken screw or one with a rounded out head. They are called left handed because the spiral of the flutes is a left hand spiral.

[@shapeshifterboogie9853]

Know I am very late to this party LOL, but your video convinces me to buy the Viking. Wasn't looking to spend as much, but the auto reverse functionality and digital depth gauge sold me.

[@richdbolduc]

Glad you like it Dave!! That fence is actually for the Voyager floor model that had a slightly different table.... I'll see if I can get them to change the table on the Viking though. ;)

[@MakeSomething]

Ahhh, right on. Thanks Rich!!

[@marknylund1808]

Love the video. I’m getting one for my shop, but I need to wait almost 5 months for delivery.

[@zavoina]

I like the round sacrificial table as it rotates in smaller increments and lasts longer. It's a trade off with an easier to make square. And they didn't call it a portable drill press, did they. And goodness that is quiet.

[@charleskorman8748]

I know the bigger press has a manual depth stop that is tied into the depth sensor. Does the Viking have a manual depth stop. Some say yes and others no. The manual does not mention it. That being said the one HP is plenty for woodworking with the constant torque from the SR motor. Don't know if metal tapping will work on Viking. It reverses but the slowest speed does not match the bigger unit which goes down to 50.

[@Marcus_Caius]

The triangle tool is to remove the chuck from the quill. You bring down the quill and you will see a slot where you push in the tool.

[@AggieTreed]

Woodpeckers has a pretty unique fence with built in dust collection. Not sure how well it works, but it is unique

[@KRWoodworks]

That wedge thingy is to knock out the mores taper....but I'm someone else already said the same thig

[@FrancescoBoccia-z9c]

Hi, congratulations for the video. do you recommend this drill?

[@johnnyd45502]

Auto reverse is for tapping holes. Tap goes in and reverses to back out.

[@lonniefarrare1297]

Nabbed one a few months ago and its the most enjoyable tool to use in my shop. I was lucky enough to get one for a grand w free shipping but looks like these went up 20%.

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

One of the great joys in life for folks like us is unboxing and setting up a new tool. Congratulations! For your old drill press, do a search for "quill stop". They have them for mills and such, but you will also find videos on how to make. Great first machining projects for your metal shop. You can also make simple spacers in one, two and three inch lengths to quickly adjust; these can be aluminum rod with a channel just larger than the thread of your depth stop machined in. I was going to suggest if didn't make a new table, those round inserts would be very easy to 3D print. Have fund with it!

[@petem6291]

A drill press that has reverse is great for taping holes / if you drill a blind hole you drill a little then go in reverse and clear the chips, it also helps to drill a straighter hole

[@LordPhobos6502]

Reverse is sometimes useful for countersinking, but also tapping reverse threads if you wanna powerfeed tapping threads.

[@joehackenberg30]

I'm assuming that the USB is to program your own hole depths like the fist hole is a 1/4" then you let it up and the next turn of the handles are at a 1/2" and so on and so on I'm guessing

[@brentfowler2317]

I love the new focus. You and Bob, and Jimmy. You three are what got me into woodworking. I've been at it for about a year now. Well getting a shop set up, and working with wood is a passion of mine. And it's thanks to you three. Keep up the great video. And the great work.

[@MakeSomething]

Right on thanks Brent!!

[@jantoniosk]

For the shavings bin you could make an U shaped bin that wraps around the column and has some sort of French cleat on the endings to attach to the wall, or a support, behind it.

[@jantoniosk]

Actually, just a crazy thought. You could make it in such a way that the colecting channel of the U shaped train has a folding out cover. So that when you fold the cover open it swings about 160/170 degrees out, increasing the surface area to catch the savings. Then you pipe in your dust colection on both ends of the U on the back. So now AFTER you have done all you mess you just close the folding wings to close the dust coleting channel and then you fire up the dust colector. I figure that if the tray is just the right depht you should have enought airflow to suck the shavings out. Does that make any sense?

[@tecnoprofet]

Thanks for the demo, I enjoyed the lighthearted way of presenting something as serious as a $1100 budget for a tool. If you can , please answer a question for me. Could this drill be used for metal work? I know for a fact that these tools are often separated for the wood and metal industries. I don't know if using it on metal would simply destroy it. 🙏

[@MakeSomething]

I drill into metal with mine all the time. So yes.

[@melgross]

This might make a good tapping machine. That could be another reason for the reverse. Put a tap in, set the depth you want to tap to. It will stop at that depth and then back the tap out. In my mill I have to hit reverse and there’s no auto depth. This would be much safer. I’ve been thinking about getting one of their presses, but I already have four drill presses so it’s hard to think of getting another.

[@sgsax]

Dude, this one absolutely slayed me. Brilliant information and that is a beautiful Cadillac of a drill press, but the entertainment value is through the roof. And can we just take a moment to appreciate the footage at 11:55? Thanks for sharing!

[@thomasgcampbell]

That is the best Valentine’s Day ever. Telling my wife to take back the chocolate strawberries.

[@lunacyworks]

Package was shipped and arrive with a busted selector switch. Company says they don't have a replacement PCB board. I know these selection/pot switches are less than $10. Anyway to get a replacement that can be used to replaced the OEM unit?

[@libertyordeath1287]

How tall is the cabinet you have it on? I ordered one and was going to build a stand for it before it arrives. Looks like the height is just right. Great review.

[@WhatDennisDoes]

Dude this is hilarious, I love it! Guess you gotta go back to a chuck key with that reverse drive tho.

[@alexreid4131]

My WEN 12" press is awesome but YES I hear you on the depth stop which is exactly the same as your JET.

[@alexreid4131]

I have a NOVA Lathe btw and I definitely rate it for the price.

[@johnjoy6374]

What keyless chuck did you end up installing??? Would you mind sharing a link??? I would like to get a good one for mine as well. Thanks for selling me on this sucker, it’s great!!!

[@sk8rgui]

That metal bar at 10mins looks like a wedge to remove the quill. I could be wrong though

[@electromechanicalstuff2602]

The metal wedge tool is called a drift. It's for removing the drill chuck via the morse taper it's held in with. With the quil down you will see a slot then line up the spindle with the hole insert the drift and hit with a hammer. The chuck will fall out.

[@bossmonster3319]

Dude! This was not a woodworking video and I haven't seen a more fun-loving enjoyable video this good in a long time. NAILED IT!

[@jeffmarks3218]

Dave, I just got one this week. Love it too. I did notice that the back adjustable LED light underneath does not light up. The 2 front LEDs work though. Does your adjustable LED back by post light up?

[@dmcwoodworx2968]

I think that the top right Yellow Button will fix the problem, after a couple of presses to go through it's options. This worked for me.

[@ryanleblond4905]

Make a circular insert with a square cut out of it....like a frame. Easy change square inserts, even if they are a little on the small side

[@JohnCran]

They have a big display of these at my local woodworking shop. But at over $1600 Australian I'm not sure how many they are gonna sell.

[@MaxPower_Designs]

Checked it out, it as a Morse Taper 2 (MT2) spindle so you can a new MT2 arbor with matching keyless chuck and can keep the original as back up. Plus the drill is programmable to 6000 rippums so you can get all kind of accessories for the MT2. Didn’t know expect to see a drill press this advanced!

[@richardplatel5246]

You could cut a smaller square hole in the round insert and make square insert-inserts.

[@michaelkenefick]

9:25 that triangle piece should / could be used to swap drill chuck, usually.

[@1987gnXtreme]

You didn't mention anything about the light and laser. Did you have any issue with it? I bought this drill press about a month ago and when I turned it on, the lasers were no where near where they should be. I tried adjusting them and they stopped working. Had to e-mail Nova about it and they ended up sending me 2 replacement lasers free of charge. I replaced them and got the new ones working with a little modification. Seems like when they build the drill press, they hot glue the lasers in place and makes it almost impossible to adjust. But I got it going and that's all that maters. You can also change how the drill reacts when it reaches your depth you set. You can leave it in the default mode where it reverses or you can have it just stop and not revers or you can have it just keep turning normally. Great features once you get the hang of it. The owners manual needs some work to make it easier to understand, but it's a start. So far so good. I just subscribed cause I loved the video.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks! i did not have any issues with he laser. I did have to adjust them a bit.

[@1987gnXtreme]

@@MakeSomething maybe they changed the laser set up and not hot glued them in place. I think my drill press was manufactured before yours was. When I turned mine on it said DP16 as yours was DP19. That is the user interface version. That is what the USB cable is for. I had to download software and update my unit to DP19. And that usb cable is NOT a standard cable. One side is longer than the other and the long side has to be plugged into the drill. It won't work the other way around. Looking forward to watching more...love the humor.

[@stevensrspcplusmc]

You need reverse for tapping.. I have the voyager dvr just got the keyless chuck that nova makes,it’s a beast👍😊

[@MaxMakerChannel]

I don’t think I would use those features very often. Maybe this is a good investment for people that make a lot of blind holes. I was always good to drill by feeling or using the standard depth stop.