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Its main advantage is that it accomodates a wider range of bits than the more expensive models. This is an marginally acceptable substitute for the more expensive push drill/screwdrivers. It is well designed but poorly executed. It is too bad a quality manufacturer does not undertake to produce a product like this that would use a wide range of driver and drill bits. The one I bought had a misaligned socket for the inserts resulting in the drill and screwdriver bits wobbling as they rotate.
I purchased it to drive screws into soft wood. More of a back-in-time novelty. It works well for sheet metal screws. Unit got stuck a lot before it "broke in". Don't get me wrong, it works.
I used it to assemble a lightweight screen door and it did well driving the screws - brute force. Problem is the off on the control = on and vice versa. I'd say it was good for that. You'd be better off buying a new set of bits for your cordless drill. I did find one more use.
And of course, no batteries required. Tool feels solid in my hand. I was able to attach hex bits from a inexpensive big box store-sold kit.This is an excellent alternative to cordless drills/power screwdrivers. For most tasks, it's an excellent back up for the light duty power drill/screwdriver. It offers more control, is more compact and quieter.
The old Yankee dosn't even come close to the uses of this tool. Great Tool. I Love mine.It works Great with 1/4" hex bits of all kinds. I have even used a wire end brush to clean rusted and greasy engine parts. I was even able to use hex shank drill bits.
I do not think the product description was accurate. I purchased this for use as a Yankee type drill. It had screwdriver and hex bits, but no drill bits. If it is called a drill it should work as a drill. Returned it for credit but lost shipping charges.
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