I'm both a machinist and wood worker who's been in busyness 20 years. I had concerns about a Cheap Chinese machine, truth is over the years I've bought some really expensive American garbage. I just sharpened 5 Forrest 12" Woodworker 2 Blades, $170 a piece. I just ran a 12/4 cherry board through my table saw, flawless, not one burn. Only a perfect blade will do that.So, have no worries. Think about it, this sharpener is the price of a few tanks of gas. Yes, Great value for the money. I also purchased the upgraded grinding wheel.