I attempted it once with an 18v cordless drill and it couldn't spin it fast enough. I imagine a plug in drill has the power to spin it as quickly as a pull starter. As long as the socket stays on well and it doesn't bind to the nut it's engaging with, it would work ok. It's a matter of lifting it off as the motor fires I guess.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!