Works very well and I'm pleased with it.

Love this thing! It is my go to screwdriver instead of my lithium power drill. I've used it to install a ceiling fan and four sets of vanity lights, removed door hinges and opened cases. Seems very well made, just wish it had a carrying case to hold it and the accessories it came with. I first saw this kind of tool on an episode of Breaking Bad and said to myself I have to get me one of those! Glad I did!

I have been using "Yankee Screwdrivers" like this since I was a boy... over fifty years.

The superb classic models I inherited from my father came from England, Switzerland or Germany. Some are over a hundred years old. Those STILL work!

The problem is trying to find one. There are a few good German tool companies still making these, and frankly, those are a little better in quality.

That may be important if you intend to use this continuously every day. Spiral ratcheting mechanisms require a certain level of precision to work properly. A superb spiral drill-driver must also be made of good steel. Those still exist and are available at "Fine-tools.com" ...but they are much more expensive.

This works fine for most household needs, and I do not worry about losing or damaging it. I would be heartbroken if I dropped one of my dad's fine old tools from a ladder and bent it. I got this because I love the convenience and speed of Spiral Drivers, but want to keep irreplaceable antiques safely in my shop.

You should also know that the old-school designs cannot accept modern bits.

THAT is where this tool excels. Its chuck accepts all common 1/4 inch bits for drilling and driving. With some of the premium German tools, you have to buy a separate adaptor to do that. This comes with the 1/4" chuck. (see picture)
It works with all the brands of bits I have tried: DeWalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee, RIGID,

For those of you who have NOT used these before, you should know there are a number of advantages:
No batteries, (never needs charging, always "ready" and never dies on the job.)
MUCH Lighter weight and FAR less bulky than power drill-drivers,
easy to carry in a tool box or on your tool belt.

If you have painter's pants or bib-overalls, these fit neatly into that long leg pocket. When standing, gravity holds the tool in place. When you kneel or squat to do some work, the cloth squeezes tight around the tool so it won't fall out. Just DO NOT carry this in ANY pocket with a drill-bit installed! I did that... once, only once, a long long time ago.

The light-weight and slim design is easier to tote up and down ladders. That's very important when you need to climb ladders to repair or install fixtures, lamps, window hardware, screens, ductwork, trim & molding, down-spouts...

Also, these are often BETTER than electric drivers at removing stubborn screws. That's because you must PUSH the tool into the screw firmly, so it automatically maintains optimum grip at the screw-head.
You provide the push. IT provides the torque.

When you get the hang of using these, they are often faster than electric screwdrivers. People find that hard to believe until they see it themselves, but it is true. It depends on the length of the screw, the pitch of the threads and the length of the screw-driver. Look for videos on youtube. If you have not seen these in action before, you will be amazed at the speed!

With my longest spiral-driver, (18 inches) I can sink a 2 1/2 inch drywall screw in pine in the blink of an eye... less than a half-second... literally, no exaggeration.

With this driver, You can do the same with 1 or 1.5" screws. That's because the turning action is directly proportional to the length of the shaft. Longer shaft = more turns.

This model is fine for most domestic chores and you can still drive most screws (or remove them) in one or two pumps.
You can also LOCK the head to use this like a regular screw driver. That's useful when you need that last little bit of tightening or loosening power. That is also convenient because you only need to carry ONE tool up a ladder instead of a dedicated hand-screwdriver AND a power drill. You can carry several bits and screws in a shirt pocket or tool belt. One trip up and one trip down.. done!

I must point out the dangers of using these: If you are uncoordinated, or careless, you can easily jam this into your fingers. If you grip it thoughtlessly, you can pinch your fingers too. You won't chop fingers off, but these can bite! You must use common-sense and caution to drive STRAIGHT into your work. That's always easiest with a pre-bored hole in wood.

Although not injurious, there is also the chance that a reckless operator can mar woodwork if he lets the bit slip. If you are new to these, don't try to imitate the speed of experienced users you see in videos or on job sites. You might munch a hole in drywall or gouge that imported antique!

With this spiral-driver, I can safely climb a ladder, drill a hole in one second, switch bits in two seconds and drive a screw home in less than a second. That is mighty handy when you volunteer at a local art museum and must hang seventy paintings in one evening!

When others see me using these, they often want to give it a try. Their success depends on their own coordination and how well they practice. The fact is, these are actually FUN to use, AFTER you practice.

If you have never used one before, I recommend that you practice drilling a few pilot holes into a softwood like pine 2X4s, then practice driving home AND removing some short screws. Go slowly at first and don't try to win any contests. After you drill and drive a few dozen, you'll get the knack... then these are FAST, FUN and easy!

I do NOT recommend these for most sheet metal screws. These work best for wood-screws into wood. Sheet metal does not provide enough grip at the point to make these comfortable, efficient or safe. But for all woodworking projects, these excel! You CAN use them to install gutters, down-spouts or any other THIN sheet metal projects that have pre-drilled holes. Just don't try drilling a new hole in heavy steel. These are not designed for that.

Now, is this model the "best" of its type? ...No.

The premium German tools are precision machined and work a bit smoother than this. Also, my antique models are thoroughly "broken in." They should be after a century of use! They work so smoothly and quietly they won't wake the average shop-cat.

In fact, you may have seen these used in classic "heist" movies. These were popular tools with "cat burglars" because they are so efficient, portable and silent.

You can lubricate this with teflon and graphite. Don't use oil or WD40. Those work, but they're messy.

You can also file the spiral grooves to remove any machining burrs. That helps them perform more smoothly.

Don't use sand-paper! The grit comes off and galls the mechanism. Use fine, small Swiss-pattern files. Take your time. You can get even these inexpensive mass-produced spirals butter-smooth in a few minutes.

With those tips, this tool gives you most of the performance of expensive German brands at a MUCH lower price. You can easily pay two or three times as much for Teutonic tools, and that's without the 1/4 inch adaptors.

So, my high rating for this tool is because of its proven design which gives it inherent value, AND because this is a low price for a good quality tool.

If you are really into vintage designs, superb quality or just lust after the "best" tools, then you should visit "fine-tools.com" to see other premium brands of this type.

The cost of a truly superb spiral driver might make you choke! But if you remember that this can replace costly battery-power tools and does the job of any regular screwdriver too, then even those premium brands do not seem so extravagant. Combine that with the efficiency, speed and convenience spiral drivers give us, $150 bucks might seem like a bargain.

For most of us, this particular driver is a great version at a reasonable price. Even if you love your battery-powered drivers (as I do) you might want one of these around for backup when batteries go South.

I warn you though! Once you see how great these work, you might just want to get the expensive ones too!
There is also the danger that these are so much fun to use, you might start thinking of more projects just as an excuse to drill and drive screws. Don't tell your wife!

Works for drilling small holes in most household applications. And it doesn't need those rechargeable batteries which portable electric drills have that all die!!!

I love this thing. It's fantastic. The ratcheting mechanism is solid and feels very stable. The overall length is on the long side so it takes some getting used to. Saves me a trip to the garage to get the charged battery. Used it to assemble some baby gear, was actually easier to get it done with this than a powered driver as I didn't have to worry about over tightening it.