Mixed feelings. It generally works, but I downgraded it due to some difficulties. The first time I used it, my head literally flew off the handle. I reinstalled it with the clamp in the handle to make the fit tighter and it flew off again. Reinstalled and used a regular 2" nail the same way and it held - sort of; It slowly wobbled farther and farther from its moorings as it was used, so I patted it back and tied the animal with string. secure.