I bought this because I needed something that would handle one carrot or a small zucchini without losing a good portion of the vegetable by sliding sideways near the end. I also didn't want to lug out my food processor.   I have a large food processor but they don't do the job as well when you have smaller items.  It can handle a lot if you stream them.  I like the fact the the feed shoot is narrower for a more accurate slice.  Also, so very convenient that it attaches to my KA mixer. Would have given this 5 stars but it doesn't handle cole slaw as well (it says it can, but that is what the larger KA slicer/shredder attachment is for, and I 
use that).