Alan, you'll never think of driving screws (Permantly) into wood any other way after the very first use. I would however suggest good steel, or self-drilling square drive screws. Phillips, unless pre-drilled, can cam out on larger or longer screws. It's the same for driving screws with anything else, but you have less decision time as you would with other methods. As you think to yourself, "Oh, the screw may be binding" its already over. Like I said, a delicate touch! If buying one, go for variable speed! It will offer all the love, and less hate, if used conservatively. It has enough power to shear the head off a mid-grade 3/8" lag. But you can drive good ones all day long! (with ease)
