OMG. It actually works like the videos say it should. I mean, everything is so simple. I love doing onions now because I just spiralize them then take a few swipes with a knife and viola! Chopped onion. It is simple, fast and done. And really that's how I am getting more veggies in the diet now, because the Paderno is so easy. So getting the hang of it was easy for me. I placed the round firm vegetable in the teeth and remembered to use the metal pick to stabilize vegetables by poking the veggie on the opposite side of the teeth end. Turn and watch the swirl. One blade must be mounted for storage. It is a compat unit cleans up with a sponge. Just wipe immediately if you are shredding carrots, beets or anything that can stain. Warning, listen up, the blades are sharp. Very sharp. So if you want to spiralize, get this one. It's a treasure