Has a small screw which once dropped cannot be reinstalled and cannot be held in place. I used tape, crazy glue, and zip ties to make it another year, but it just didn't work right in the end. After 3 months it was clearly a bad buy and I had used it sporadically for 2 years but ended up in the trash. A far cry from the real Yankee drill I've used for decades. I am seventy and have been actively working with such instruments since my early youth. It wasn't worth my money.
My dad had a Stanley Yankee screwdriver that he carried around all weekend. The sound he made was the sound of my childhood. I sold them on sale when my mother died and regretted it since Stanley no longer makes them. So I looked for one and found that the original is available, but it's quite expensive. Then I found this tool and took a picture. He looks a lot like Stanley. There's a slight learning curve, but it's solid and enjoyable to use. And the first time I used it, I recognized theβ¦
For off-grid use (like Revain meaning real Revain or African bush) this is a great tool to have on hand for setting up equipment. Fits neatly in a travel bag, quickly drills holes and tightens screws. It's not a drill, but it's much lighter, smaller, and less valuable to steal and resell. The reality is that most people in another country have never seen such a drill and therefore do not immediately value it. . The battery-powered drill is instantly recognizable to those who have never touchedβ¦