The press is well built and solid, but has a few annoying features. The stainless steel slide assembly is not attached to the press, so it tends to wander when the handle is pulled. The base of the press is much smaller than the top platen so the overhanging portion of the slide may flex. The Styrofoam packaging was completely destroyed in shipment, but the press was not damaged. Packaging should be sturdier.
Göran 
