The record power dp58b heavy duty bench drill with 30quot column and 58quot chuck is constructed from steel and cast iron making it a sturdy and reliable machine it is driven by a powerful induction motor and has a large cast headstock to offer rigidity and to absorb vibrations the large table is fitted with a rack and pinion rise and fall mechanism and the machine offers the user 12 separate speeds meaning it is suitable for working with both wood and metal the speeds are controlled