My son got very interested in woodworking last year so I'm buying him different tools so he doesn't have to take mine anymore. I bought it for him for Christmas because he liked mine, but when I got this one I found that it's better than mine (maybe it's because it's not 30 years old and is heavily used?) . But this is an incredibly simple and well-made speed ramp. The few notches are great for staying in place when marking your pieces. It is a HEAVY metal which makes it very durable. This little man will be the centerpiece of my son's instrument collection. I just have to make sure somehow that he doesn't get any better than me at his woodworking skills.