This cutter has been great so far. I've used it on several projects and it's been good for me. There is a warning on the packaging that you should definitely heed. I was lucky but I really had to unpack it on a soft surface. The shaft is firmly inserted into the plastic base (possibly glued?). This, combined with the sharp edges, is one accident waiting in the wings. This is just a word of caution, the product has been great so far!