So basically, we put stuff in it and see what's going to come out, but on a Certain Setting.
Here are the Settings:
Rough – Often dismantles and destroys the item
Coarse – Dismantles item into more refined parts
1:1 – Develops an item of similar worth. It should be noted that this does not always mean similar in value or volume, but rather use or function.
Fine – A slightly better version of the item, though often slightly anomalous.
Very Fine – Produces a strange, often heavily anomalous version of the item inserted. Some items can be deadly, some more useful than their counterparts. Should be used with extreme caution.
Example
Input: A Frying Pan and a Picture of a BLU Demopan
Setting: Fine
Output: A Blue Stout Shako