This grinder comes with various end attachments. The two grinder plates and stuffer end are why I really bought this. I've tried the pasta attachment a few times and it didn't turn out great, but I blame this more on my bad pasta making skills. Best result so far is a drier dough to use for the extrusion. For grinding meat this is solid. The suction cup really sticks to the surface. You have to mount it so the handle overhangs the edge of table/counter since the long arm designed is for more torque. This is a minor inconvenience and isn't a deal breaker. The plus is that it disassembles easily for cleaning, the plastic is very very strong/sturdy, and it works. For those DIY meat grinders out there the top clear part slides out and the handle unscrews so you can put it in the smallest of freezers before getting your grind on. When you lock the suction cup to the table another tab pops from the top of the white base locking the clear hopper/grinder into place.