The Record Power DP58B Heavy Duty Bench Drill with 30" Column & 5/8" Chuck is constructed from steel & cast iron, making it a sturdy & reliable machine. It is driven by a powerful induction motor & has a large cast headstock to offer rigidity & to absorb vibrations. The large table is fitted with a rack & pinion rise & fall mechanism & the machine offers the user 12 separate speeds, meaning it is suitable for working with both wood & metal. The speeds are controlled by a reliable pulley system & the cast iron table has locating slots to allow a vice to be fitted, the table is also able to tilt to allow drilling at angles up to 45 degrees.