First this is a very nice machine.Second it will NOT cut bones, NO "slicer" will! To cut bones in meat you have to use a BONE SAW which is very expensive!It slices meats easily and quickly. You can dial in the thickness you want. Just like the ones in the deli, you should place something under the back to catch the slices, not the counter.The blade and other parts are easy to remove for washing and sanitizing and easy to reinstall them. Careful the blade is SHARP!It's convenient to be able to cut meats to your desired thickness. Some meats may slice easier if they are slightly frozen. I haven't tried to slice fully frozen meats but I think it would depend on the size of the meat and the thickness of the slice.You can get your meats sliced at the store deli, usually for free, but they are often busy and, since it's not really their job, they don't really like having to do it. Owning the slicer takes that out of the equation.You also don't have to wonder if you left any meat at or in their slicer. (I've seen it done "did I just buy their lunch?") Every time I've had meats sliced at the deli, it loses weight for some mysterious reason. (Some loss of micro amounts is normal)BTW they will cut up meats with bones and it's a free service at the stores I use. So you don't have to purchase a bone saw. ***Be aware that bone chips will not be cleaned off the meats so be sure to wash it before packaging it or when you cook it. (I've seen it in the case meats too)I think the machine should be allowed to cool off every once in a while if you are slicing a large quantity of meat.I got the machine with the more powerful motor so it will cut better and last longer than the other size. The price difference is reasonable plus I got extra items with the upgrade. A good upgrade!If you want control of your slicing and want easy cleaning, this slicer is what you want.Just remember it's not going to be as powerful as the one in the deli but it also doesn't cost anything near what one of those does.I have to say I recommend this slicer 100%