eznfrank
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| posted on 22/8/10 at 09:54 PM |
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Way way way OT - recommend me a tin opener!!!
OK, I know this is very very far off topic but given we're all capable of using many different tolls I wonder if someone can tell me why the
hell I seem to be unable to use a tin opener.
In the past 2-3 years we must have had at least 10 different tin openers, from cheapo £1 jobs up to around £20, the current one is a Prestige one
which i think was about £15 and it's abolsute cack. I'm pretty sure I've not opened a tin in the last 3 years without it looking
like I've done it with a chain saw, they always just slip off the side or don't cut.
What the hell is going on? I can build a car but can't open tins properly.
So, anyone recommend a tin opener that actually does that one thing I want it to - open tins!!!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/8/10 at 10:03 PM |
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I prefer this type, and I always use them horizontally, this may give you a sharp edge on the tin rim, but means the top just lifts off rather than
having to scoop it out.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30082645
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 22/8/10 at 10:06 PM |
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maybe use the arm you utilise for "other duties"
Nah, in all seriousness, I find I squeeze the handles too tight and it makes for hard work.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/8/10 at 10:11 PM |
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Had This
one for years and it has always worked very well.
 
can opener
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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morcus
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| posted on 22/8/10 at 10:39 PM |
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I got one simillar to Mookaloids. I can't work most tin openners (Mostly due to left handedness) but those kind work really well.
That said there are automated ones, we had one when I was a kid.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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nitram38
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 03:10 AM |
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My missus bought one of those jml battery ones. Really simple, it just clips itself on the can and goes around the can all by itself and cuts the lid
off on the side of the can. Leaves no sharp edge on the lid.
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balidey
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 06:55 AM |
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Are you putting them on right? Some fit on top of the can, some on the sides. My missus struggled with ours until I showed her how to put it on
properly.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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designer
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 07:25 AM |
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One of those battery powered powered self holding things.
Culinare one touch
BRILLIANT. A child can do it!
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pekwah1
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 07:41 AM |
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unbelievable!
you can build a kit car, but you can't open a tin?!??!
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Irony
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 08:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pekwah1
unbelievable!
you can build a kit car, but you can't open a tin?!??!
I agree with the above statement. Opening tins is a doddle compared to kitcar building. I absolutely own most tins these days.
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mad4x4
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 08:50 AM |
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See the problem is you trying to re-engineer a solution for something simple...
Go to Tescos and spend 45p on one of these, then like the 50 old pillar drill this should last you a life time.........
linky
Failing getting that to work I sugget you use this
Failsafe Tin Opener
[Edited on 23/808/10 by mad4x4]
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 10:49 AM |
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are you left handed? or using the wrong end to open the can?
have you tried this one?
Brabantia Deluxe Can Opener
is much like the one I use (mine is not deluxe), with much success.
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