This is a little late but here goes.. I disagree about using the extractor radially. I have extracted shallows radially..and for me at least it was quite easy...and not a long process...maybe 3-4 minutes of spinning. But this may be due to the fact that i use Plasticell foundation only..thus I can spinn relatively fast and not worry about the comb breaking. Otherwise..its a great little machine..:) Ian Watson [log in to unmask]