I bought this Norpro Ricer and used it to rice about 10 lbs of potatoes on Thanksgiving. It seemed to work OK but the handle was bending a little when I applied a lot of pressure. It finished the job though and I thought it would be OK. The last time I used it, only the third time, the metal hinge that holds the handle on bent and I was unable to get it to work. I tried my damnedest to get it back into place with no luck. I would not purchase this item. A ricer should be able to take some strain without bending. Be warned.