I needed a drill press for carpentry and general woodwork. I chose between this drill and a similar model from Harbor Freight, but heard nothing but complaints about the HF model, so I tried the 12-inch Wen. I wasn't expecting much for the price but am very impressed with the build quality. Everything is very meaty and feels well made. The RPM adjust lever and digital RPM display are great. Minor complaints: the table locks are tight and uncomfortable, there is no locking of the table's tilt angle. Overall a great car for the money.