I haven't had any problems with my mini since i have gotten it and i've tested the hardness
my crap beads turn into stress beads..i anneal them..then throw them against the concrete floor LOL takes alot to break them that's for sure.
It works for me for small things, and for a rod warmer..it's is exactly what i was expecting...i just didn't think the fins would droop..otherwise i'd have done something different...
This wasn't a start to bash anything..just saying...
Becky