Q: Where is the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press made?

A: Its manufactured in China.


Q: What is the warranty of the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press?

A: 2-Year Full Replacement on the Motor and Controller, 5-Year Full Replacement on all other parts


Q: What are the Shipping Dimensions?

A: Height 12 in (30.48 cm), Width 27 in (68.58 cm), Length 60 in (152.4 cm)


Q: What’s the power output for it?

A: The NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press has a power output of 1.75HP / 2HP.


Q: What’s the distance between the spindle and the table and say the base?

A: The distance between the spindle and the table is 23 1/8” / 587mm (Max.). The distance between the spindle and the base is 40.94” / 1040mm.


Q: What is the travel?

A: The travel on the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press's spindle is 6" / 152.4mm.


Q: What is the Taper?

A: The NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press's taper has a Morse Taper #2 (MT-2)


Q: What is the size of the table, and can it move?

A: The table is (L x W): 16 1/2″ / 419mm x 16.1/2” / 419mm. The table can tilt -45° to +45°. The table rotates 360°.


Q: What’s the size on the support column?

A: The Voyager's column has a diameter of 3.62” / 92mm. It was a wall thickness of 0.14" / 3.5mm.


Q: What is the chuck size?

A: The Voyager has a chuck that is 5/8” / 3-16mm in size.


Q: What power does it require to run?

A: The power supply input for the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press is 110-120V, 10A (For 1.75HP output); 220-240V, 10-15A, 2HP (For 2HP output, please note for 2HP operation a plug change is required)


Q: What are the assembly requirements?

A: There is limited assembly requirements: 

  • attach the shaft to the base
  • then drop the head onto the shaft. 
  • Please note that the head unit is heavy, so you will need either a pulley or several people to help lift it.


Q: Does it come with a work light?

A: No


Q: How tall is it?

A: It’s just under six feet from the top of the motor head to the floor once assembled.


Q: This product is sold and fulfilled by Amazon, are they an authorized seller and does this affect the warranty?

A: Amazon is an authorized seller of the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press. The full warranty still applies if you purchase from Amazon.


Q: Why am I getting this error message: "Chuck Guard Opened Close to Continue" when I don't have a chuck guard?

A: The firmware you have installed is designed for a drill press with a chuck guard, so you would need to reinstall the correct firmware available from our website. https://www.teknatool.com/product/nova-voyager-firmware-upgrade/


Q: What is the runout of the Voyager?

A: See attached pictures for runout measurement locations.

  • Max Spindle runout = 0.04 mm (~0.0015 in)
  • Max Chuck runout = 0.18 mm (~0.007 in) max runout at a quill extension of 100 mm (~4 in)


Q: What size mortising kit will fit on the Voyager?

A: 75 mm diameter


Q: Do you sell extra bolts to help secure a vice to my Drill Press's Table?

A: No. This is a common item that you should be able to find at most woodworking or general hardware stores.