This 12 in. cast iron tortilla press is made of high - quality cast iron, which is sturdy and durable, ensuring a long - term use experience for you. The foldable handle is made of commercial - grade materials, being stable, reliable and more convenient to operate. The assembly process is simple and convenient. It consists of only 3 parts. You can put it into use as long as you firmly fasten the nut to the screw. When using it, if you pay a little attention and operate it gently, you don't need to worry about the press bar breaking. It has a wide range of uses. It is not just a tool for making tacos, but can also bring vitality to various kitchen recipes. It can be used to make patacones, mini pie shells, tostones, dumplings, rotis, empanadas, corn tortillas, etc. meeting your diverse needs for food making. Before the first use, rinse the press plates with hot water and dry them thoroughly. When using, place a piece of parchment paper on the press plates, which can make operation and cleaning easier. When storing, you need to apply vegetable oil evenly on the press.