Fox Run Pasta Maker Stainless Steel

I wanted to try my hand at making fresh pasta and wasn't sure about what machine to buy so I chose the cheapest one I could find. Just arrived today and I had to try it out. First of all I must say this doesn't feel cheap in any way. The machine rolls the pasta quite smoothly if you have your dough at the right consistency. My wife & I are now hooked after the first try. Homemade pasta is amazing!!!! I don't know how well this machine will do over time but for a beginner like me it's perfect. I will probably invest into the Kitchen Aid attachments if I make as much pasta as I plan on, but until then this machine will work fine. It has 9 thickness settings that go to practically paper thin. I used a simple recipe consisting of 2 medium eggs per 1 cup of flour and pulsed the food processor until it formed a ball. Then I kneaded the heck out of it until it felt firm and smooth. Let rest for at least 20 minutes and then divided it into about 8 smaller balls and let them rest again. I went as thin as 6 and it made perfect fettuccine noodles for my soup. It will also do tagliatelle noodle which is a little bit smaller than spaghetti noodles. I am so looking forward to the next adventure in pasta.... I would highly recommend this machine to anyone who wants to try pasta without the investment of a more expensive machine. If you know you like homemade pasta and will make it often, maybe a better machine is in order for you. ;-)