Just received this grinder a few days ago. I must say I am surprised at the heftyness of this unit. Appears sturdy and well built. Wish I could say the same for the instructions which are near non-existent. One page of do's and don'ts that anyone would know with minimal common sense. Nothing about how the transformer and vfd hookup. Shipping although free was a long nightmare. Shipping from Texas to TN.y order showed ready for shipping Nov. 17, shipper didn't pick it up till 11-22, arrived at delivery terminal 85 miles away 11-25, sat for 2 days, 11-27 sent to secondary shipper., received on 12-1. It arrived in very good condition packed very well in a secure wooden crate.Love the machine just needs better assembly instructions and a better shipper.