I've been using this tofu press for a few months now and I absolutely love it. As long as you use even an ounce of common sense the spring won't fly up so don't worry.

When something does what it's purchased to do, that's important. When it does that and makes the entire process including clean-up easy and fast -- that's a key buy. My first try tofu came out firmly pressed and with no cracks or crumbling.

I appreciated reviewers reminder to loosen the dial (that controls the spring tension) when you're done pressing and BEFORE you unsnap the lid. Saved me from a "tofu-in-the-box" pop-up.

I've already recommended it to friends who use tofu in their recipes.

Worked well and got all of the water out. Kind of hard to twist if you aren't very strong in your hands, but thats the only negative thing so far. Super easy to use and clean! Would recommend.

I’m loving this tool! Never thought it would make such a difference, but it really does. My old textbooks and heavy pots just don’t have the same outcome. Really love that I can just put this pressing in fridge overnight. Highly recommend for anyone who cooks with tofu frequently.

This definitely gets better results than my old method of covering the tofu with a towel and putting a heavy pot on top of it. It was worth the money as far as I'm concerned.

This tofu press is amazing. I absolutely recommend. The first tofu I made with it was the best tofu I think I’ve ever had? Press and marinate with the same container and the ability to pour water out as it presses is great design.