The DB 450 wood lathe has a torsion-resistant cast iron machine bed for high running smoothness and precision. The tailstock and headstock are also made of sturdy cast iron. Includes easily adjustable lathe steel rest. The tailstock is standard with accompanying center punch. The tailstock quill has a bore for machining long workpieces. The speed adjustment is made by 5 steps. With viewing window on the V-belt pulley for checking the selected speed. Easy repositioning of the V-belt via tensioning lever. The cast iron tailstock is quickly and easily fixed by means of a clamping lever. The quill is adjusted via a handwheel.