I need to get another drill press. In my prior setup I had a Nova Voyager. It was nice but I can’t justify $2K this time around. I’m looking at the Nova Viking bench top and floor standing, as well as the Jet 15” bench and floor as well as the jet 17” floor standing. Any thoughts on these 4 options? I really like the beefy looking build and large table of the Jet’s. They are belt drive but that seems a less complex approach than the DVR of the Nova’s. However, I see common complaints on the new jets of the light and laser board burning out early. I don’t care too much about those features as long as its reliable to drill.
Any thoughts on these. Thank you.