Yeah, I'm not really sure what this tool does that a 1" wooden dowel from Lowes for a few bucks wouldn't do. I mean it seems like a nice tool, but not really worth paying much for. If it was $10 vs $5 for a wooden dowel, I could see where it would be worth it, but at $85, the wooden dowel, or even a piece of 1" round bar steel for a few bucks at Lowes or Home Depot is a much better option imo.