I have great respect for Irwin tools and have high hopes for this tool. I have a few plastic gauges but they tend to get less accurate with repeated use due to wear on the hole sizes. I like this sensor because it's metal so it won't have the same wear and tear problem over time. My only complaint is that the hole sizes are marked with paint that tends to rub off, making it difficult to determine the size. On the opposite side, the dimensions are marked by raised numbers, but like the surface they are black and therefore not as easy to see. I'd be happier if the painted marks were embossed onto metal, which keeps the color and allows for relatively easy repainting. when it is needed.