I got and used this cookie press this Christmas, after gowing up with the ubiquitous Mirro screw-action metal press.This is not an improvement.There are some things I that this product does well, so I'll start with them.Grippy black silicone ring on bottom of press. Grips cookie sheet while you make the cookie. Helps with stability, and a very good idea.Ratchet action: nice to use, and gives an even press for each cookie.THAT SAID, This over all flimsy, the disks, plunger and rings top and bottom are going to crack. It has a small capacity, is a MAJOR pain to load with dough, and the shelf that holds the disks is too shallow. Also the included recipe calls for a greased cookie sheet. No, no, no. They'll never stick.It is not an improvement over the old metal cookie presses, and I'm now shopping for a vintage type model.