This is a very good cutter. I use it to make postcards from stacks of card-stock. Cuts straight and quick. There were no instructions included, so I had to set it up just by studying the unit and figuring it out the best I could. There were two handles to put on; the long handle on the cutter, and I finally figured out that the tightening handle was on backwards, for easier packing I guess. Still experimenting with how thick of a stack of cards to cut. So far about an inch, and it slices right through. Just don't order and ask for expedited shipping. I did, but it did not ship out any faster. The shippers did refund the expedited charge to me at least.