I've got the juroform, and a cheaper one I got before it. I don't use the cheaper one any more. the Juro is awesome.... However it still takes longer to than the 3 weeks it claims to make compost. For mixing, so far I've found 30 gallons fruit and vegetable scraps to 30 gallons wood chips from my wood lathe to work best. The last batch stayed hot for 10 days before I turned it!