This is the only attachment I've every bought for my mixer, and it's a total game-changer. I use a lot of lemon juice, and this attachment saves me time and arm-wrist pain. Plus, all the members of my family love using it, so I can easily get them to do this prep job. I read other reviews, and I can say that the person who said it didn't fit might not have inserted the rod all the way in. As for the one who said the mixer scooted back, I didn't have that problem at all. Maybe don't press so hard? I also had no mess -- the attachment directed the juice right into a tall glass I put under it. Some kind of cup or holder for a lemon might be nice, but not necessary to produce one more part. It's great the way it is.