But, poor thing, no bit.

or even a flying s..t! Thanks!

We have a Ryobi that we use a great deal for driving torx screws, phillips screws, and Simpson screws, as well as boring holes for Romex electrical wiring to go through studs, joists, and rafters.

According to Wikipedia, an impact driver "is a tool that delivers a strong, sudden rotational force and forward thrust". And does it ever. She uses Ryobi tools as well. They're are inexpensive (what isn't) but
well-made brand. Thank You

I got a small Lowe's house brand drill for trips up the extension ladder (with arms!) because it is powerful enough and light.

The little Ryobi didn't have the punch needed to drive grip screws.

Beauty is as beauty does, though I always liked the looks of well-designed and built things.

These are not my photos, but I can post some later. Grabbed off the internet:

But you made it into a work of art! Nice lighting.

About once a year I slip into what my wife calls my "manic mode", during which, is seems, most anywhere I look I see a potential photograph. This mode also produces a racing mind, through which thoughts enter and exit the other side barely hesitating long enough to register. For that reason Laurie suggested I keep a pen and note pad handy. That helps, except when scribbling down fleeting thoughts my fingers often write too fast for understanding!

The proverbial good thing about this state of mind is enhanced focus. An idea ignites insight and my brain instantly forgets what was there but a fraction of a moment ago. Sigh.

At any rate I have been taking pictures one after the other these days.