I use this for cooking bacon. I preheat my griddle pan and this press, then fry the bacon to just the way I like it. I also use it for hamburger press, and other times, but mainly for daily bacon. When it arrived, I assembled using a wrench and flatblade screwdriver and the handle is nice and tight, not loose at all. The handle stays cool enough to pick up the press without needing a hotpad, towel, glove, etc. It only fits my 10 (8) skillets, griddle, and square grill pan, not my smaller 8, etc., Lodge skillets. Easily cleaned, just usually wipe it with a towel and it's ready for next time.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]