I have been using this carving tool for a few weeks now and am happy with its performance. The only downside is the lack of a special slot in the plastic key stand. It can be stowed in the central cylinder, but due to its height it almost completely disappears. The engine also physically spins on the accessory hanger when you start it, which is a little annoying. It would be nice if there was a place to put the handle attached to the accessory motor mount when not in use, but there isn't. On the whole, the work runs smoothly and the equipment seems to be solidly processed. I went through two master carvers before purchasing Foredom. Hope it lasts longer than her.