Nova drill press

[Cheese]

So I figured ou the reversing mode of the depthstop feature.  Even still, the bit stops at the bottom of the hole (and not instantly, but runs down if you know what I mean).  But the reversing feature helped out quite a bit.

So the drill doesn't just come to a halt, rather it slows down and then reverses direction, is that correct?

 

[abates]

Yes that is correct. of course that means that you can overshoot the depth if you are not watching the digital readout.

 

[Michael Kellough]

This DP does requires a small behavior adjustment on the part of the operator.
Just watch the digital depth readout, something not possible on any many other DP's.

On the other hand, just like nearly all other DP's, there is a mechanical depth stop so you can use that instead of watching the DRO. But, like nearly all other DP's the mechanical stop is crude.

 

[Cheese]

On the other hand, just like nearly all other DP's, there is a mechanical depth stop so you can use that instead of watching the DRO. But, like nearly all other DP's the mechanical stop is crude.

I'll go along with that, the only drill presses that I know of that actually have a decent depth stop is a Clausing 15/20 and a Powermatic 1200/1500.

 

[bkharman]

On the other hand, just like nearly all other DP's, there is a mechanical depth stop so you can use that instead of watching the DRO. But, like nearly all other DP's the mechanical stop is crude.

I'll go along with that, the only drill presses that I know of that actually have a decent depth stop is a Clausing 15/20 and a Powermatic 1200/1500.

I looked at (and played with) the Delta 18‑900L and it has a really, really nice depth stop system. Hard to explain, but it has above and below stops and each are micro-adjustable. It, and the Nova are tops on my list. Still haven’t pulled the trigger but both are nice machines.

Oh, and the rubber band swapping for speed changes is also dirt simple on the Delta. It is the only one that I thought was easy.

Cheers. Bryan.

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[Bob D.]

Those nuts used on the Delta and other make DP depth stops are available rom McMaster-Carr.

Also from Grizzly for a lot less:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Qui...317?utm_campaign=zPage&utm_source=grizzly.com

 

[bkharman]

Those nuts used on the Delta and other make DP depth stops are available rom McMaster-Carr.

Thanks Bob. I figured they might be but the Delta stop plate was about the most robust I had seen. I am sure the combo makes for a quality “true” stop.

Cheers. Bryan.

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[ben_r_]

Those nuts used on the Delta and other make DP depth stops are available rom McMaster-Carr.

Also from Grizzly for a lot less:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Quick-Threaded-Stop-Collar-3-8-16-/G7317?utm_campaign=zPage&utm_source=grizzly.com

Thats not the same as the depth/height stops that came on my Delta. Those dont look nearly as solid or nice looking. See attached image.

 

[Bob D.]

I agree. I have seen the stop nuts on the Delta and like them.
The ones I pointed to are similar but not as nice, same for the
Grizzly variants.

Years ago I made a crude one from a shaft collar that fit my DP
and a thumb screw in place of the set screw. It works and is
fairly quick to adjust, and no complaints since it came from
parts in the junk box.

 

[Rollin22Petes]

Well it took me a little longer than I thought but I finally got the Nova drill press about a month ago and on sale so I guess the wait worked out. So far I have really enjoyed using the drill press but I noticed the other day my shop radio won't work correctly with the drill press plugged up they are on the same circuit. Not really a big deal I can move the radio to a different location and use another circuit just seems odd to me have any of you guys had similar issues whether it was a radio or some other device. I'm guessing it has something to do with the electronics within the drill press.

 

[semenza]

Well it took me a little longer than I thought but I finally got the Nova drill press about a month ago and on sale so I guess the wait worked out. So far I have really enjoyed using the drill press but I noticed the other day my shop radio won't work correctly with the drill press plugged up they are on the same circuit. Not really a big deal I can move the radio to a different location and use another circuit just seems odd to me have any of you guys had similar issues whether it was a radio or some other device. I'm guessing it has something to do with the electronics within the drill press.

Yup, I have that happen sometimes. Don't have a Nova though.

Seth

 

[Bob D.]

Not happy to hear about RFI being generated by the Nova DP.

Unfortunately moving your radio to a different circuit may not solve the problem, depends on how the interference is getting into the radio. If it's through the power line yes it may help. If it's OTA (over the air) and you do not do anything to change the special relationship of the radio and DO then probably little if any change.

Maybe contact Nova and let them know what's happening. Their equipment should be generating interference, they may need to add some shielding around the head of the DP. You can do that too but first it would be best to find out where the interference is coming from.

A solution might be as easy as adding some ferrite beads to the power cord of your radio, provided it not battery powered.