I have concerns about using an electric screwdriver on my plane- don't
they
chew up the heads?

Part of the trick is to use new screwdrivers.

Part of the trick is to be patient

Part of the trick is to realize that the heads of the screws will wear
out, and have a ready supply of the correct screws to replace the
cruddy ones.

All very true. I can only add that a surprisingly small amount of wear can
cause a lot of problems.

Peter