The Record Power DP58P Heavy Duty Pedestal Drill with 50" Column & 5/8" Chuck makes good use of steel & cast iron & has a powerful induction motor. The headstock is made from a large casting in order to help with vibration absorption & to provide rigidity. There is a large, weighty table that operated on a rack & pinion rise & fall mechanism for reliability & accuracy. The DP58P has 12 separate speeds that are operated by a pulley system; this makes it versatile & ideal for drilling both metal & wood. The cast iron table has built in locating slots to allow for a vice to be securely held in place & can be tilted to allow for drilling at angles up to 45 degrees. The motor is able to deal with tight grained hardwoods & even metals with ease. The cast iron handwheel is ergonomically designed for user comfort.