I have not tried it yet, but it arrived well packaged. Seller was great to deal with, lots of information on how to set up and use, I like the ability to replace parts and info on maintenance. Feels sturdy, well designed, and well assembled. I still like knitting socks, so I think this is the perfect machine for cranking a few extra socks out without the pressure of committing to an entire heavy-duty machine at major expense. In short, a great little machine that makes cranking socks a more viable option for the average knitter (like me!) :)