I bought this two weeks ago and am just getting started. I was hesitant to purchase this product due to some rough reviews that I had read. I watched the tv infomercial and decided I had to try. The fact that it attaches to my Kitchenaid Stand Mixer completely sold me. I'm just learning which blades are used for which food products. I have sliced carrots, celery, and onion and it worked really well. The food guide is definitely a guide and should not be used to push the food. Clean up is easy and I really appreciate the storage box for all of the blades. I really love the dicing blade attachment.