Abstract: An all-purpose drilling unit is provided which has a cylindrical base of magnetizable material containing a recess for a coil and an aperture for a cylindrical column which is supported in upright position thereby. A motor bracket is mounted on the column over a rack which is supported on one side thereof on which the bracket is moved upwardly and downwardly relative to the column. A transverse shaft is provided on the motor bracket having a pinion, the teeth of which are in mesh with those of the rack. A hub on one end of the shaft contains a plurality of rods and operating handles by which the motor and bracket is moved upwardly and downwardly on the column. A portable drill is supported on the motor bracket and is offset to permit the bracket to move downwardly beyond the top of the supporting base. A cylindrical sleeve is mounted above the cylindrical base forming a compartment containing a power pack, a receptacle, a switch, a plug, a light, a diode and interconnecting elements above the base.