I had an old model of this slicer, shredder & used it a lot, but after turning over 40 years old it finally wore out!!! I bought this new model and was apprehensive about how it would work for me, and how durable it would be, but, no worries!!!  It  IS  remarkable!!!  I have used it a few times and fall more in love with it each time!!! And, the improvements I wasn't sure of, ARE definitely improvements!!! Thank you Kitchenid !!!