Never use mine. Like others say it makes a bigger mess. I find the spout is too narrow, and i have to work harder to pour my flour etc.into the bowl. I just pour my ingredients in wherever i can on the bowl and cover with a towel..much easier.

I do have to add that the only time it came in handy was a few weeks ago e=when I decided to make a double batch of WASC in my 600 series KA. That shield was the only thing that kept it from overflowing! I had to hold it down! I don't recommend the double batch!

I use mine every time I make icing with all that powdered sugar. Sometimes it can be an annoyance if I get in too much of a hurry. I never used it until I started my cake decorating. I also use a towel to keep the dust down too. I don't think I would pay that much for one though. Maybe one of these nice ladies who don't use theirs will sell it to you for less. Hope this helps you make your decision. Have a great day.

I got mine with my 6qt and only used it twice. Couldn't wait to get it, then realized it's more of a pain. Just one more thing to wash........

Mine also came with a shield and I also never use it!!!

I usually use mine when adding flour. I don't necessarily use it to prevent the flour or sugar from flying up (as the towel does), but more to help pour in my flour or sugar slowly. I find it easier than lifting the machine up or trying to not spill when I am adding the powdered sugar or flour.

I don't think I would spend $30 though for it. HTH.

I have 2. One was purchased about 9 years ago and it came in two pieces. PAIN IN THE BUTT!! I was kind of like a toy where you connected the two sides together and placed in on the rim of the bowl.

The second came with the new KA purchased last summer. One piece but still a little cumbersome. I agree, one more gadget to wash and keep up with.

I guess this would qualify as "one piece of equipment I regret purchasing"

Thanks again all , I think I will go with the majority and not bother getting one! Unless of course I am in Houston any time soon Cakepro!!! A bit of a drive from Canada eh? !!!

Yummymummy - I made a double batch of the original WASC recipe in my 5q KA last night and had no problem at all...althought I was a little nervous at first, I thought it was coming out on the counter!!! this is the recipe I used for a 11 x 15 and 2 3" rounds:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-584319.html

You guys rock...

to me they are more trouble than they are worth. makes more of a mess.