I am a bit disappointed in my spiralizer, I wanted to make some scalloped potatoes the day I got it and the way it works is that a center of the processed food item goes into this tube shaped core while you crank it. Your item feeds out at the same speed slices and and the core of the veggie, the core is so high up in the slicer that what ever you just sliced gets stuck between the core and the corner. There is not enough room for the sliced things to fall down without getting packed into the corner. There could be an easy fix for this, but as it is, it just chops the slices and you will end up with all kinds of sizes of chopped up and torn slices.
Also there should be a way to clamp it down to your work surface, the slicer is too hard to operate with just two hands, one pushing the veggie forward, one cranking and I guess if you are flexible enough you can try to keep it in place with your feet. I am really hoping the other parts will be more useable.

Love this spiralizer! It does not come with any sort of instructions and I was completely lost on how to use it until I watched a youtube video for a similar product. It is very easy to use once you know what to do. I absolutely love the zucchini noodles I can make with this. My new favorite food! :) I use this all the time, one of the best kitchen gadgets I've purchased. I really didn't expect much from the suction cup mounting situation based on other experiences with suction cup products but I was amazed at how well this suctions down, does not move while you are using it at all and is still easy to remove when you are done. Clean-up is super easy too. I would totally buy this again. My only *minor* complaint is that it would be nice if it came with some basic instructions.

I have another brand that looks identical in the photos, and bought this for a gift thinking it was a better price for the same product. Looking at them side by side, the difference is very clear; the other brand has a smooth, sharp blade and cranks easily. This one has a lower quality blade with visible bumps and pits, and the hand crank takes much more effort to turn, even with nothing in it. It cut zucchini fine, but could not get through potatoes without serious effort. If you are looking to use it for softer vegetables like zucchini or cucumber, this should be fine, but potatoes, carrots, or beets will be too much for it.

The best analogy I can think of is Lego vs. Megablocks. The serve the same purpose, but Legos are of noticeably better quality and therefore easier to use. If you would be happy with the quality of Megablocks and wouldn't consider the extra money worth it for Legos, then this product is probably appropriate. I always considered Legos worth the extra money, so this will have to go back.

On the bright side, the return process was very easy, so I would give high marks to the seller for convenience and service, and would be very willing to buy from them again.

I have been looking for a spiral type of cutter for doing zucchini, carrots, potatoes etc. and I am happy with this machine. I couldn't figure out how to remove and install the blades, didn't know it was so easy! There is a handle at the top on the back that you just lift the blade up and out and then just slide in a new blade. To make it easier for everyone the blade lifts at the back but you take hold of the blade at the very front where the blade sits. Don't lift the cup area on the back, move forward in front of the cup area and then lift. The slicing blade is already in the machine and two blades that slide out are on the side of the Spiralizer and they are: Shredding blade and chipping blade. It is very easy to use but it is plastic and so don't use force or it might break. It should last a long time. I hope this helps.

This is a great small appliance for every vegan/vegetarian kitchen and good for carnivores, too, if they like vegies.

It makes many vegies into fun shapes for salads and other side dishes.

From my experience, it doesn't really work with tough things like carrots but works perfectly for many, many other vegetables, like squash, onions, pumpkin, cucumbers and more.

The suction on the feet of the spiralizer don't really hold it in place but it's not that big a deal to maneuver it by holding on with half your left hand while pushing the folded crank forward.