I preface this by saying that you do get what you pay for. This is probably not the paper cutter for you if you plan to use this as a central part of your job on a daily basis.However, this is a great product at a great price for people who need a good paper cutter for regular use. It is definitely a large and heavy item, but it seems very well built and I don't need to question the mechanical integrity of this paper cutter. I am thoroughly impressed with how easily this paper cutter goes through a couple hundred pieces of paper -- "like butter" as some might way. I am also impressed with how well it keeps the paper in place as it cuts.I will admit that this paper cutter could be a pain if you have to make frequent changes to dimensions as you cut and that you need to be very careful that the dimension guide is set up squarely. It can be a little finicky.My largest qualm with this product is that it did not come with instructions on how to set it up or use it. I was able to search online and find YouTube videos that helped, but there was a bit of an intuitive learning curve associated with it.Otherwise... it's good for what I use it for as a hobby bookbinder and paper crafter.