Despite some quirks ....

... The best pad machine that I know of. I've gotten 3 machines in use (office, workshop, home) and am very satisfied. The excitement surrounding the broken lever (yes, happens) has become redundant, since you easily can order on the website of Petra-Electric this lever. It comes from the Netherlands (??) quickly. Although currently costs 11,45 (incl. Shipping), but I find it fair. It would be better just to be able to purchase this lever on Amazon. But since a small change in the year 2012, this lever is no longer quite so vulnerable.