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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, Ron
