Nova Voyager Drill Press

[Vondawg]

Mario you’re going to love this drill press...I really like it! I have plywood bolted to both table and bottom-helps me attach jigs,fence, etc. It’s smooth, quiet and powerful....I do hope nothing burns out as I forget and leave the power switch ON (on the side) more than I’d like to admit

 

[PeterJJames13]

[member=66597]Mario Turcot[/member] I'm definitely interested in this drill press and may pull the trigger in the next few weeks. Curious to know - what do you think the weight of the head of the drill press is. My son is 9 so I don't think he'll be much help lifting it..... Thanks in advance!

 

[Mario Turcot]

[member=68391]PeterJJames13[/member]

[member=66597]Mario Turcot[/member] I'm definitely interested in this drill press and may pull the trigger in the next few weeks. Curious to know - what do you think the weight of the head of the drill press is. My son is 9 so I don't think he'll be much help lifting it..... Thanks in advance!

The head is definitively over 100lbs. It's an odd shape to lift and the top of the column sits at about 5'6". For me it's at the mustache level  [big grin]. Lifting 100lbs over your shoulders is not something terribly hard but the shape of the head lead me to be extra cautious. I will try the horizontal way to avoid any frustration. A pulley system would make it a joke but I have no way to hook anything from my closed ceiling. also two people make this a breeze.
I hope I can turn on the power tonight and give it a try  [big grin]

P.S. Ask your son to hold your cup of coffee and watch  [embarassed]
Note: If he show some interest, cease every opportunity to show some "how to" to your son.. I have two sons, 25 and 22 and I always do my best to transfer my knowledge to them  [smile]

 

[Mario Turcot]

Mario you’re going to love this drill press...I really like it! I have plywood bolted to both table and bottom-helps me attach jigs,fence, etc. It’s smooth, quiet and powerful....I do hope nothing burns out as I forget and leave the power switch ON (on the side) more than I’d like to admit

I know exactly what you mean... thanks for the reminder. i may setup a strobe 

to prevent memory leak  [eek]

I will definitively build a cabinet to fit under the table for accessories. Would like to see picture of your jigs  [wink]

Also if any one know of a quality keyless chuck. From what I read it's a jacob type II but I know next to nothing about chucks  [scared]

 

[PeterJJames13]

Ask your son to hold your cup of coffee and watch  [embarassed]
Note: If he show some interest, cease every opportunity to show some "how to" to your son.. I have two sons, 25 and 22 and I always do my best to transfer my knowledge to them  [smile]
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Wiser words were never spoken. My father was always a perfectionist, thus not wanting kids to help him for fear of not achieving perfection. In Cub Scouts the past year, I helped my son and his den build bat boxes. It MAY have sparked something in him. So fast forward and I'm building racks for my fourth of July show and he was there helping a bit. Even more so when it came time to take everything apart. He's got drilling down pretty good for a kid his age. Definitely plan on building on that foundation. You should have seen the look on his face when I opened up the CXS - "Daddy, is this for me?????" Well....it's for both of us, son lol. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[Mario Turcot]

You should have seen the look on his face when I opened up the CXS - "Daddy, is this for me?????" Well....it's for both of us, son lol. Appreciate the feedback.

Got me chuckle on that one  [big grin]

 

[Cheese]

Hey Mario, I thought this was interesting. [big grin]

I was at the Nova website because I'm interested in possibly purchasing the Nova Vulcan metal drill press. I was reading the reviews on the Nova Voyager and this popped up...

Everything fits together well, and I had no problems with assembly. I am 68 years old, but in good shape, and I had no problem moving most pieces. I did have to rig the machine head from the floor joist above, using a come-along and nylon rope. I should say that I have rigging experience, and did so, so that the ropes hung on the metal parts of the head only. The head slipped onto the post without problems.

 

[Cheese]

Also if any one know of a quality keyless chuck. From what I read it's a jacob type II but I know next to nothing about chucks  [scared]

I like Albrecht keyless chucks. They really, really work well, a bit more expensive but worth the extra money...German.
I use them on both my metal drill press and metal lathe. You can find them used on eBay for 1/2 to 1/3 their new purchase price.
http://www.albrecht-germany.com/en/products/1stdrill-chuck/morse-taper/

 

[nclemmons]

Mario

Here's the stand I made for my Voyager drill press.

Drawers are on full extension slides.  Rear sides have adjustable shelves for additional storage. 
Mobile with four fixed wheels to pull forward.
Rubber pads can be screwed down to hold the unit in place under the press, though it does not move with them up.

I purchased the wheels and pads from McMaster.com

Wheels - https://www.mcmaster.com/#2781t72/=1e9mktj
Pads - https://www.mcmaster.com/#6103k167/=1e9ml41

Photos:

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The table was made from phenolic ply.  I cut out the right rear corner to give me maximum table size but still allow the table adjustment to work.

Light is a magnetic base from Lee Valley that attaches to the fence.

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Sketchup Plans are available on the 3D Warehouse. HERE

They are also attached as a zip file below.

neil

 

[Mario Turcot]

Wow  [eek] that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing.

I was just looking at that
cabinet
and didn't like the idea of having a plain cabinet under the table. But yours as a mobile cabinet that fit nicely on the column is fantastic. Great work  [thumbs up]

Thanks again!

 

[Mario Turcot]

[member=167]neilc[/member]

I'm still shocked by your cabinet  [big grin] printed the PDF already.

Q: Where to find phenolic ply?

Much appreciated.

Drill Press Accessories List
Storage cabinet: checked
Adjustable table with fence and stops: xxx
Various jigs: xxx

 

[ChuckM]

[member=57948]ChuckM[/member]  I bought it from a local store called Ottawa Fastener Supply. The Nova Voyager drill press and lathe are distributed by King Canada Industrial. The drill press was 1999 + our famous taxes that bring it to 2250... Some times I wish I live in Alberta  [big grin]

That's one sweet drill press with a ton of features. I am now looking at drill press jigs so if you have any suggestions let me know.

Yes, the drill press can be had a little cheaper here because of tax difference (https://www.kmstools.com/king-industrial-nova-voyager-dvr-drill-press-144804).

A drill press in my opinion is more a machinist machine by itself, and the first thing I would add to any drill press for woodworking is a drill press table with fence. I got mine from Lee Valley:http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=63315&cat=1,240,41060

I like the replacement inserts, dirt cheap, but you can make your own if so desired. The clamp is functional, but I am planning to see if I can replace it with one of these:http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=70864&cat=1,43838,70865

Your new drill press is no doubt a Rolls Royce class of drilling machine. I am not doing a lot of boring jobs in my type of woodworking; otherwise it would be on the top of my shopping/wish list.

Regarding help for lifting heavy items, how come no one mentioned about neighbours?! When I needed help with my SawStop installation (the manual recommends three persons), I grabbed my next door neighbour (he brought along his visiting dad who was helping him with some deck work). In under two minutes (including my verbal explanation of what to do), the saw was mounted on its mobile base.

 

[Cheese]

Here's the stand I made for my Voyager drill press.

Nice stand Neil... [thumbs up] [thumbs up] That makes so much sense for storage and yet you don't lose the capabilities inherent in a floor mounted drill press.  [big grin]

I also like where you mounted the Woodpeckers DP3 fence. Mine is on the floor and I'm always tripping over it.  [sad]

 

[nclemmons]

Mario

Phenolic Ply...  Amazon carries it. I bought mine from Woodcraft locally.

I googled Phenolic Ply Canada and there are several sources listed as well

Neil

 

[rvieceli]

[member=66597]Mario Turcot[/member] I’ll second the Albrecht chuck. Makes a world of difference. I’ve got the 1/16 to 1/2 inch one. That can usually be had on eBay for around 125 to 150 used.

Look for a listing that gives you a good photo of the working end so you can see if the jaws are in good shape. You can get kits to replace the guys completely but need to factor that into the price you’ll pay.

 

[Mario Turcot]

Mario

Phenolic Ply...  Amazon carries it. I bought mine from Woodcraft locally.

I googled Phenolic Ply Canada and there are several sources listed as well

Neil

I searched several times to find a local source. Some local kitchen cabinet distributors can get you the phenolic ply but you have to order a minimum, they do not stock any. The closest Woodcraft is at 190 miles  [eek]
All I can find on amazon is similar result for a 12" x 15" at a ridiculous price. The most frustrating is that there is factory between Ottawa, Toronto and Montréal that make phenolic ply but again you have to order a minimum to be part of the party  [scared]

[member=3192]rvieceli[/member]

[member=66597]Mario Turcot[/member] I’ll second the Albrecht chuck. Makes a world of difference. I’ve got the 1/16 to 1/2 inch one. That can usually be had on eBay for around 125 to 150 used.

Look for a listing that gives you a good photo of the working end so you can see if the jaws are in good shape. You can get kits to replace the guys completely but need to factor that into the price you’ll pay.

Used chuck is a good option since I found new ones at over 600$. Do you have a Albrecht reference # I can use that will fit on the Nova voyager? Since most used items have a no return policy, I don't want to buy the wrong chuck.

 

[rvieceli]

Mario you just need a chuck with a #2 Morse Taper attached or a bare chuck and an MT2

 

[Mario Turcot]

Mario you just need a chuck with a #2 Morse Taper attached or a bare chuck and an MT2

Thanks!

Putting the head on horizontally was easy enough.
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The head is more like 130-140lbs  [huh]
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[ChuckM]

Wow!

Ready for a spin now (pun intended)!

 

[Mario Turcot]

First spin test, Brad point HSS 3/8
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