I should clarify that i have the electrical one, and i use it for making my single fold and double fold bias. I have tips for both types. I can make a king size binding in about 2 minutes and no burned fingers. I also grab alot of solid or tone on tone fabric on clearance and cut the strips to make up binding to keep in my box , as i find it handy to have already made available for smaller projects instead of having to make new every time , especially if it is just a mug rug or pot holder.