Fustoff, get used to the smell.It turns like a dream, but is awfully 'stringy' which requires lots of clearing of the workpiece. You will understand as soon as you start. I sand mine thru the grits, then bring on the Micro-mesh to about 2400 or higher. There is a plastic polishing compound on the market for acrylics but works really well on this. Topped of with carnauba or Renaissance wax and you have a real beauty. Good conversation piece at the shows. Gave one to my knee replacememt dr., he was born in India,and he was elated .Need I say more?