We use it daily to cut through steel bolts, load centers, raise KOs in junction boxes etc. We've had many VB-11s etc. Somehow this drill has lasted over 2 years and it still does it's self starting and self-drilling holes for 1/2", 3.4" or 1" pipe. We've used other smaller drills over the past two years, but the VB-11 is usually my favorite purchase choice for price and general use , but also Klein etc. Lenox has done a great job making this tool his.