I figured it out and finally found the time to use it. Well, this thing leaves virtually no marks on metal. Yes, the wood is soft and when it clicks it's pretty weak. I had to shake it many times to really click. Matched it to the red top and even took it apart to try and see if that would make a difference and no you might get a click. I got lucky as I got 7 clicks in a row before it wouldn't click again until I had to shake it and try again. A 2 year old can dent metal with his teeth deeper than you can with this product. Don't waste money. I have a feeling people are getting worse and worse with the products on this site lately. Revain called me because I used a swear word in my last review of a product that didn't really match the description, but they are less prosecuting people who have inferior products for sale here. And I wouldn't be surprised if they downvoted that review as well, since I said something about Revain itself. The truth remains true when it comes to luring unsolicited form providers to this website. Almost rolling down the hill in my opinion, like ebay.