The First and Last Drill Press I'll Own // The Nova Viking! // Unboxing Assembly and Review

This is the first and last drill press I'll ever own! I recently purchase this Nova Viking Drill Press from Teknatools and I have to say I'm super impressed with this thing! I love all the neat features in the compact form factor. Check out my initial impressions!
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[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

What do you think about this drill press?

[@kevinclark8311]

Do you have an Instagram account by chance? Cheers

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@kevinclark8311 yes I do. instagram.com/baoloi_designcraft. I post there daily.

[@kevinclark8311]

Design Craft Workshop Awesome! I just followed you... major_bennie1502

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Kevin Clark thanks!!

[@petrucioci07]

Awesome

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Finally got around to pick up this exact drill press; great review!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Nice! Thank you!

[@marknoland5290]

Just got one.. excited to try it out

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Hope you like it!

[@DanielDunlap]

Man I’m so in love with that drill press!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It's such an awesome drill press!

[@BruceAUlrich]

That is an impressive drill press! Nice break down of this machine.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks Bruce! I'm loving it so far.

[@sloaneswoodworking8674]

That is one sweet drill press. Great video man!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I really love it. Thanks man 👍🏻

[@coloradobiker8483]

Great drill press! Just set mine up!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Nice!

[@mattf7070]

I'm glad I watched your vid. I've been contemplating upgrading my old bench drill press with a mill drill for almost a year. But then I concluded that even though I do mill from time to time all I really needed at home was a better drill press. I like the fact that the bench model doesn't have all the menus to tab through (I can look up speeds in tables on the wall) and the floor version is way more than I needed anyway. So I pulled the trigger yesterday and picked it up. Beats the pants off my old machine and from what I can tell most! Powerful, easy to use, quiet and runout on the taper in the quill is 0.0007". Bonus, you CAN tap with this machine. You can't use a hand tap but with a spiral point tap (gun tap) and the depth stop/auto reverse feature you just power tap the same way you do on a Bridgeport mill . . . only it's easier since now I don't need to use two hands! Made two perfect 10-32 tapped holes into angle iron in seconds. I'm guessing this is faster than tapping mode on the Voyager model with hand taps.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

That's awesome! I agree. The Viking is more than enough of a drill press. It's has all the bell and whistles I need for my shop. I hope you get good use out of yours!

[@diycentral]

Had no idea about the programmed features. Very cool!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

it's a great drill press

[@CoffeyCustomBuilds]

Cannot wait to get this. I think it's just another couple days for me. You're video got me all sorts of pumped.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Nice man! It's going to be awesome!

[@gerryged.1892]

I've ordered mine two months ago and can't wait to accept delivery from Woodcraft. Still a few weeks out yet as they come from Taiwan. Have fun with it, I know I will.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Gerry Ge D. It’s such an awesome drill press.

[@justinbyers1441]

That's awesome man 💪 and solid workout to lol, that is really a nice drill press and looks like a solid and accurate one to 👍

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It was definitely a good workout lol. Thanks man!

[@brentmouton3172]

Just ordered one...can’t wait!!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

nice! Let me know how you like it!

[@brentmouton3172]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop 🙁 Backordered to late December.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@brentmouton3172 aww man!

[@chrishalford3858]

Great presentation, thank you. I was pulling the trigger on a 17"Jet DP and this model showed up, I think I am in as well. The variable speed option at this price point is a fantastic bargain and has no changing belts, not to mention the ultra-fancy digital features. The Viking does come in a taller floor model #83706. Some reviewers have stated that tapping threads with this model should be much easier.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Trust me, it's worth the purchase! No regrets after all these years.

[@TwoMooseDesign]

I need a drill press soooo bad 😩😩 I’ll definitely check this out!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

for sure! It's a great one!

[@adjvlogventure]

That is such a badass great lookin beast for sure!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks man! It's super nice

[@IMEEMADE]

That drill press is a beast! Hope to pick one up someday for our shop 😬

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It will be a great day :)

[@trentboyett6048]

Congrats on the new press I'm going to give you a thumbs-up and a comment just for the sheer look a joy on your face.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Hahaha I appreciate that

[@thedarkplague4]

Just pick my one up today I have to say this is by far the best drill press I've ever used!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It’s so amazing. I love it and I’m sure you do.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I got the Viking which is the benchtop model. It was around $1,000

[@carba8606]

Well done my friend

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@phillipja2010]

I want to see more on the Nova Viking.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Will be making a drill press table so you'll see more of it.

[@Wood_Slice]

I consider the NOVA drill presses number 1 just like Sawstop for table saws. Just a quick note on the dept stop- you set it for 1/4 of an inch but it measures it from the forstner bit tip not the actual shearing action bit. Might need to adjust for that when drilling and needing a specific depth.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

For sure man! It’s an awesome machine

[@AK99581]

Man this drill press looks awesome. Especially with the reverse capability which is imo a necessity for drilling out broken bolts.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yea it's a great drill press. I've haven't had any issues with it

[@weldslikebutterfabrication483]

left hand drill bits are cool for drilling out broken bolts, the drill bit usually heats up the bolt and most times with the cutting pressure out comes the bolt.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

That's good to know

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you Fred!

[@paulsigmon7263]

Nice! I wish drill presses weren’t so heavy. The Bosch PDB 40 is similar but weighs like 12 pounds and they don’t sell them in the USA.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yea it's a hefty machine.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Awesome drill press. Hi tech! Does it work with Siri? : ) Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Hahaha. No Siri....yet.... 😂 thank you!

[@CommonwealthCreations]

Now, that is a drill press! Congrats on the new tool!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you!! It’s such an awesome drill press

[@richdbolduc]

the 110V and 220V are the same, just a different plug. You could swap the plug on on this, or make a conversion cable. Unlike the Nova products that use the 1250W motor, this will stay 750W (1HP) at both 110V and 220V. The reverse function can also be used with sanding drums. For anyone watching now, there's a floor model of the Viking now, exact same unit, just a taller column and longer rack.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

pretty cool that they offer a floor standing one now. Didn't know that. Thanks!

[@kevinclark8311]

Great video and timely for me. I just bought a Viking drill press and I will pick it up this afternoon. That said, do you have a recommendation for the height of the mobile base that you are building? Please keep up the great work! Cheers

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks Kevin! I'm sure it'll be just as awesome for your shop as it has been for mine. Let me know what you think! Currently, my workbench is 35" high. I plan on making the mobile station 30" high. I'm 5'9" just for reference and that would make the controls on the drill press just above eye level.

[@kevinclark8311]

Design Craft Workshop I truly appreciate your quick response. I am 5’ - 9” as well and was thinking that 27” would work well, but 30” seems to make sense as well. I will shoot you a note when I get up and running which might be tomorrow with local rain on the horizon. Cheers

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Kevin Clark I was considering moving it lower than 30”, but the table would be too far down for my liking. I already am starting to have back problems and don’t want it to escalate 😂😂😂 thanks Kevin 👍🏻

[@TheWeekendDIYer]

That drill prss is insane! I am use to the cheap Ryobi lol. Looks like it may have a few added features hahaha 😂😂😂

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It definitely is a great one. I'll probably never upgrade from this

[@TheWeekendDIYer]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop after watching your video, I did more research. Looks like you definitely made the right purchase. Are you a full-time woodworker?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@TheWeekendDIYer I'm just a part-time guy in the shop. I am a full-time architect and general contractor.

[@thomaslcrawford]

Awesome video of an incredible drill press. I didn't even know I needed one until watching your review. Now I'm going to move money into my Paypal account and start saving for one.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

IT's a great one for sure!

[@TheWoodStroker]

Nice Vid. However the hole is not .25" deep because of the forstner bit tip. In order to compensate for the tip, either bury it in the stock with added pressure during the measuring step or add more depth during the setting step.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yes you're right 👍

[@misterforest6574]

Thanks for a great overview. It's been over a year since you released this video. How has it been so far? Is there any runout issues? Has the electronics been reliable? Would you buy it again?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks for watching! Yes I would definitely buy again. I don't have any regrets with this machine in terms of the quality and price. No problems whatsoever from my experience.

[@JoaquinGTP]

Did you build a stand for the drill press yet? I'm thinking of getting one but I'm not sure about placement as it's pretty tall.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I haven't yet but stay tuned for it 👍

[@paultyler5989]

Thanks for the video. What is the max distance from the Chuck to the top of the Table. Thanks in advance.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

If I'm not mistaken its somewhere around 14”? I think?

[@illecebris8709]

Nice drillpress! How precise is run-out of the chuck and the spindle? I saw some wobble on the chuck. Could you show or tell us how precise the drillpress is? Thanks for posting en sharing!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment! I haven't seen any issues with the chuck so far. It all seems to drill nice and straight.

[@illecebris8709]

Its a wonderful machine and i hope it will fullfill all your needs in drilling straight holes. All the best! Richie🇳🇱

[@mikkelwest5727]

thanks for the video. How well does it drill in steel ?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks! I haven't done any steel drilling but I'm sure it could handle it just fine as long as you have lubricant

[@alexyu6928]

Have you tested the run-out just from the spindle and with the supplied chuck?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I have not, but it's pretty dead-on since I've had it.

[@alexlane243]

How was the delivery to your shop? Did you have to get help unloading it off a truck or did they drop it off at your door? Thanks! Great video.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you! They actually wheeled it into my shop.

[@thomaskatzinger2441]

thanks for that great informating video! Could you please tell me how high is the machine - how much space do i need from the Table up to the ceiling (i hope my room is high enough) THANKS

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Height is 48" roughly

[@thomaskatzinger2441]

Yeah thanks, I have 50,8" 😁

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

No problem!

[@petrucioci07]

left hand rotation is for counter clock tread/ tap, but thats one drill that i wish to buy. but a 1000$ is a bit too much for my garage

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

That's great to know! It is a big price tag but if you want one that will be your last drill press, I highly recommend it.

[@Painfulwhale360]

Can this make repeatable holes one after another? I need to drill about 20-30 holes in a piece of wood and don’t want to to shut down after each time it hits the depth stop. Also, if you set it to stop at a certain depth, do you have to reset the depth each time hot turn it off and then back on?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Once you set the depth it stays until you reset it. So yes very repeatable

[@liloukulele5238]

super nice machine, gagging on the price. great video

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks! I think it's a great drill press if you're going to buy one and keep it forever.

[@liloukulele5238]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop maybe I will save up!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@liloukulele5238 it'll be worth it

[@liloukulele5238]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop I will be saving up for one. I am getting ready to build a new shop, plans drawn and approved; once built I will look forward to installing my Viking. Where can I find a thorough video on how to operate? the speed control and depth control setting would make my life so much easier. I cut sound boards to inlay rosettes, I need a depth accuracy of about 0.4mm-is that possible with the viking?

[@JW77]

The Voyager has 6 inch travel, and the knob has pull-and-turn for finer adjusts. But it’s too expensive for me 😢

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Nova has been perfect and just enough for the shop

[@rayrodriguez1465]

Can you tell me what the column diameter on the drill press measures? I seem to be able to find every other dimension except column diameter.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I believe 3” 👍🏻

[@pedropalomo79]

Do this one have the pilot feature like the voyager?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I believe that is only on the Voyager.

[@LiloUkulele]

When you zero'd out the bit, it was the tip of the brad bit and not the cutting edge....do you need to push the bit into the wood down to the cutting edge to properly set the depth?. What height is your countertop...I'm 6'4" tall

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yes the bit should be all the way down. The height is 30”. Little too tall for me. I'm 5’9”

[@zbyleq]

Also what's the difference between bench top and floor model one do you guys know ?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It’s been awhile since I looked into the specs but I believe you get more travel distance and a few extra options in the display with the floor standing model.

[@zbyleq]

Would you buy it again ? Thinking of purchasing one

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yes i wouldnt buy anything else and have not needed to upgrade this.

[@teammap6008]

Did you build a drill press table for this drill?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I'm working on the design and should have a build for it in the next month.

[@williamivey5296]

Re: 220V version. Looks like it's the same setup as the Nova Voyager - the only change needed to run it on 220-240VAC is to change the plug to the proper kind, usually a NEMA 6-15P for the U.S. (and Canada, AFAIK). The internals, like a lot of modern electronics, don't care. Whether 120 or 220, the manual says to use a 15 Amp surge suppressor since it is electronic.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yeah that's pretty much what is needed. New tail that's going to work with a 220v plug.

[@steinbierz]

Interesting. I guess I don't understand the internal wiring of this that would allow just changing the plug to convert it to 220-240v. I read the same thing about the Nova Voyager drill press and assumed there must be more to it?

[@williamivey5296]

@@steinbierz Apparently it's like a switching power supply, the input voltage isn't really important since it's all electronically converted to whatever the motor requires at any given moment anyway. (The motor is more like a giant stepper motor than a traditional tool motor.) Same power no matter the input voltage, just less current at the higher voltage. It's really an amazing tool - well worth the money. (Mine has the Viking head but with the floor length tube like the Voyager - I was running out of bench space.)

[@steinbierz]

@@williamivey5296 Thanks for the explanation, William!

[@brianmoore581]

So do you leave it plugged in all the time like you would a computer? Or do you unplug it when you aren't using it ? Does it take long to power up? Just a few stupid questions before I buy one of these. And lastly, do you think you have it at a safe height? Looks potentially dangerous with your work piece and drill bit right in your face like that!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I leave it plugged in and it doesn't take long to turn on. There is an on/off switch on the side. Yes it is a bit high for my liking, but I've haven't had any issues. I always clamp down whatever I'm working on.

[@dorothywilson9744]

About the motor: Is this machine powered by AC inductive or brushed DC motor?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Not sure the technical specs, but it plugs into a standard 110 outlet or 220 depending on what you get. It is a direct drive motor though.

[@teammap6008]

I have tried to get the answer to this from teknatool and failed. Please help me if you can. If the drill press is setup on a bench with a wall behind it and the base of the drill press is placed right next to the wall, is there enough room to turn the table handle? Assume the wall is vertical.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It'll be tight but you can get pretty close to the wall. It's pretty standard drill press table design.

[@teammap6008]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop Thanks for answering. I did think it would be very tight. My bench is 479mm wide and I use the front face of the bench as the back of a fence for my RAS so I cannot allow the base to protrude over the front of the bench. Also with the drill mounted so close to a rear wall, I was wondering whether it would still be possible to move the table out of the way and place the workpiece to be drilled on the base?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I suppose you could if the piece is tall enough. you'll have to figure out a way to support the piece perfectly vertical.

[@teammap6008]

I just took delivery of my new Nova Viking and managed eventually to get it single handed up onto my bench. I would appreciate answers to two questions from anyone who has assembled one. 1) The table winding handle will not fit on the spindle more than 1/16 inch. Whilst this is enough to operate it, I wonder whether I have done something wrong or whether it is a manufacturing defect. 2) I cannot use the drill at all as the display shows "chuck guard open". Is it possible to use the drill without the chuck guard? and if not what might I have done wrong in connecting the chuck guard electrics? Thanks in anticipation of an answer.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I haven't had these issues. Maybe give them a call

[@teammap6008]

Thanks@@DesignCraftWorkshop By the way, how did you take the video without the chuck guard in place?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@teammap6008 mine didn't come with a chuck guard. I don't think the US version comes with it at the time I purchased mine.

[@kevinkelly9895]

And NO url for how to get the Drill press ? :(

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

They sell them at any specialty woodworking store or online 👍

[@gulfmaster4189]

Just ordered mine but they’re a few weeks out, I wonder when the Chinese knockoffs are hitting the market lol.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Hope you like it. Definitely has been great for me

[@peterfield2002]

What is the column size please

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

My guess is 4"

[@libertyordeath1287]

How's it holding up after 2 years.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It's been great!

[@Tobele91]

Are you still happy with it?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yes still happy

[@rossmcleod7983]

I need this. Thanks for the comprehensive review, but ‘Viking?’ Odd choice of name, given that the pricks were the medieval equivalent of the frikken Hells Angels.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

🤣 I thought the same about the name too

[@mrniusi11]

Because of all the women they drilled

[@coppertune9124]

What was the price?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I believe it was around $1,000 when I purchased it.

[@jackprick9797]

Check out the DP Pro drill press fence by Woodpeck.com, has dust collection.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yea, it's going to be an inspiration for mine. Video should be coming up soon so stay tuned!

[@davidrobinson7112]

I had never heard of this brand. I assume this machine is from China. Now how is the support from the source.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It's actually a New Zealand owned company. They have factories in the US. So far the support has been great and I've haven't had any issues with the machine. Very well made.

[@BoggWeasel]

Very nice but beyond my means and needs.....

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It's not for everyone 👍

[@fatmanjoh]

Your last drill press? Wait till you try the Voyager.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

That would be nice

[@tomtillman]

$1000 and it has a $5 stone age hand crank mechanism to raise and lower the table.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

👍

[@adamgrove9198]

You said you have owned other drill presses but the title says “first and last”. What are you hiding????? 😂

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I said owned? I think I said “used.” but if I did then I meant “used.” 😅

[@squarelevelplumb]

For $1000.00 it should clean up after itself.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I wish

[@diliff]

You're not supposed to say it's your first and last if you've had drill presses before. 🤪

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I believe I said I've used a drill press but never owned one before. 👍🏻