I'm not sure if some people in other reviews are using it correctly. My god I can't imagine why anyone would need a bevel on a piece of plywood with an edge. I ordered this despite the reviews and just loosened the screws for the beveling blades and slid them out a bit so they don't touch the work piece. This product works as it should and I think it costs accordingly. If you're trying to "soften" the edge for painting, simply run a sanding block, rotary sander, or hand plane over the corner at about a 45-degree angle. If it's good enough for my custom work business, it will exceed your expectations for a DIY project. Literally paid for itself on first use!