I own several Emsa products whose quality convinced me why did I bought this professional Planer Specialists. The design is great, handy and universally usable, if only these bad design would not. Residues accumulate under the knife and the cutting width slider cleaning is almost impossible. After 20 minutes rumgefummel I've given up and disposed of this plane with the waste. I find a pity that one can construct so spanks a visually appealing product. If it were possible 0 stars Also in the dishwasher the remains could not be removed.