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4.5
I was installing a bunch of brackets attached with flat-head wood screws. Many of the screws were at the bottom of a channel. The screwdriver worked really well holding the screw and allowing me to get the screw stated. What's handy with this driver, different from others I own, is you can apply "down" force on the screwdriver to get the wood screw started and the holding mechanism maintains a good grip. I have some other holders that depend on a slot pivot to hold the Philips. As soon as you put downward force, the screw pops out. They work OK for getting threaded screws started but not for getting a wood screw started. The objection of some reviews is that this holder will not release once the screw is tightened. This is true. Once the screw is started, you need to disengage this tool while there is still room between the head and surface, and finish tightening with a standard screwdriver. Additionally, you need some room to the side of the screw to remove this tool. If your screw was in a tight space confined on all sides, this tool would not work. Even considering these constraints, this tool is a welcome addition to my screwdriver selection. I just spent two days starting over a hundred wood screws and I was really pleased with how it worked.Hope this helps, RonBoth my husband and I both love it, especially if you have to put a Phillip's screw in a tight spot the screw will not fall out. Wish they made these for straight screws also what a blessing that would beThis tool is a godsend too hard to reach screws, including kitchen sinks and bathroom facets. Any tight places. Works as described and more.just awesome!Purchased this for my father as his hands are not as steady as they were back in the day. He loves it! Perfectly serves it's purpose.Works greatThis screwdriver works fine; Greenlee makes very good tools. I use this to hold small #4 sheet metal screws when attaching chassis panels to a modular rack. To "load" the driver, the thumb of the driving hand forces the plastic holder shaft forward while the other hand places the screw/bolt into the small opening at the end and then onto the screw. For someone with fat fingers (like me) this can be a little cumbersome at first. It got easier after installing several screws. I docked a star because I think the spring in the holding mechanism is disproportionately strong for holding #1 head Phillips screws. Like I said before, I use it for fairly small screws (#4 - 1/4 in.) and by the time enough threads have penetrated the material to get a solid grab, the holding mechanism is almost bottoming out on the face of the panel. This presents a problem with possibly marring the finish on the panel face. To release the holder, you again push forward gently on the rectangular thumb tab and make sure that you have an escape route to move the entire driver away and off the screw. The holder then snaps back and you can then tighten the screw all the way down. It works and after a bit of practice is pretty easy. It sure beats trying to hold small screws with fingers.I got and the #0 size because I restore old electronics. It's often very difficult to start and remove screws without dropping them. I had lots of tricks to catch the ones I knew I would drop.Got this and I love it! The first jobs I used it on saved time and frustration.It takes a little practice so I would recommend trying to use it outside tight quarters at first to get the hang of it.When inserting a screw:Put the screw in the holder on the screwdriver.Start the screw. If the screw isn't very long you can't screw it in far before the holder gets caught and you can't get it off to finish screwing in the screw. To see if the screw is started enough to hold pull back on the screwdriver, if the screw doesn't come out, you're safe to remove the screwdriver and the screw shouldn't fall out. Practice this outside a case. You remove the holder by reversing how you put the screw in. Push forward on the release lever and slide the screwdriver off the head of the screw.Seriously, this is a great tool. If you work with small screws in tight quarters it will save you hours of time and headaches.This holding screwdriver is ideal for multiple uses, particularly installing certain types of domestic lighting fixtures where one handed operation of a screwdriver is unavoidable. This screwdriver allows the user to insert screws using only one hand.La calidad de fabricacion es muy buena, sus materiales se ven de buena calidad, su sistema para sostener los tornillos es el mejor invento en desarmadores, ya no me preocupo por que se me caigan los tornillos cuando estoy en las alturas. Este invento me sirvio mas que los porta puntas imantados, lo uso mucho para electricidad, casi todo esta cubierto de plastico y por eso parece que esta aislado.I was unable to use this screwdriver for two reasons. The blade (shaft) was too short to reach the screw and the plastic screw holding mechanism is too thick to get into the tight space where the screw was. I ended up purchasing a magnetic screwdriver with a 10" shaft and was able to get the job done with that.Yes should have purchased a long time ago. Very handy no more dropped screws.Doesn’t hold the screw any easier, honestly
