Product review (4 stars): Not the sturdiest but, hey, it's inexpensive!
We've used this machine pretty much daily or every other day for almost a year and a half. Only now, the shaft broke. We didn't think it looked very sturdy either, but hoped that if it lasted a year, it would pay for itself--and it did! Think of all the water and electricity you save! And your delicates are saved too (we use it for synthetics and knits, and diapers).

We highly recommend replacing the plastic screw on top with a stainless steel one.

Excellent buy!