What kind of sifter should I use?

This is a common question, and for me the answer is always the same: a sieve. I never much liked nor trusted those little hand-held sifting machines (how much of my baking powder is still stuck in there?) . To me they just seem like a hassle. A fine-mesh sieve is not only easy, it can be used for other things, and is, in any event, what most professional bakers use.