I'm starting to consider replacing my 17" Delta drill press with either the Nova Voyager or the Viking. With $600 difference in the price I'm trying to determine if there are enough advantages to the Voyager in how I normally work to justify the price difference.
There's 2" difference in the swing between the two. My current press has 17" of swing so loosing or gaining 1" doesn't seem that critical. I don't remember many times ever coming close to capacity with the Delta.
The Voyager has a longer stroke. The Viking's stroke is the same as the Delta and that's been sufficient so far.
Like most people with pulleys and belts I rarely (never?) change speeds so either will be an improvement. The Voyager has a lower bottom speed but I what is that really gaining me?
The Viking has a laser that the Voyager doesn't, and I do use that frequently.
They both have features I'd like, auto start, electronic depth setting and reverse rotation
What am I overlooking that would be worth the higher price?
Thanks.
Cliff