I had such a juicer but I lost (it's probably gone to the compost with peels, rest his soul). I quickly realized that it was essential for me and have a recommended, all the same, and that gives me the same satisfaction. Why this one rather than the traditional pot with lid? Simply because it takes up less space and is washed in one second (as far as we rinsed immediately). Besides, I like the wood and I find it more decorative lemon squeezer a plastic object.