How do you get a good grip on the jar with one hand while using the opener with the other?
1572426
I have been able to just use a dishcloth and haven't had any trouble so far. The opener seems to somehow secure the whole operation. Hope that helps!
1572427
You tighten it down on the jar lid by turning the round piece on the top. It holds the lid/jar securely in place and then you just turn the handle and it opens the lid. Works great everytime. I've even used it to open very small lids like on a jar of vitamins. Love it!
1572428
Once you tighten the Opener on the Cap, you can hold the Jar in one hand and turn the opener with the other. It does not slip!
1572429
If the jar is wet, dry it off. Wrap the jar in a rough dish towel or use one of those rubber sheets intended for that purpose. I have been amazed at how well this gripper works. It even easily removes those thin lids on the tops of pickles. I do not have a very strong grip so need something like this.
1572430
Good question, although I've never had that problem. I've always been able to hold the jar just fine and use the opener to open the lid without any problem, because the opener is so efficient (and believe me, I have no strength in my hands). However, if I did have that problem, I would probably use a towel that had some roughness to it to get a good grip on the jar without it slipping out of my hand. Good luck!!
1572431
Sometimes I use a thin silicone pad to hold the jar..........other times just grip the jar with my free hand
1572432
First, tighten the gripper around the jar. Then, holding the jar on a flat surface with one hand, you turn the gripper with the other. It works very well.
1572433
It does not require much strength to turn the gripper. I have a thin rubber disc that I use to grip the jar, but most of the time I don't need to use anything.
481725
You've got to put the opener ON TOP of the can, not on the side. Squeeze, then turn the crank until it gets easier to turn (at least once around.) Release and use the built in pliers/gripper to pull the can off.
2281966
Yes you only need one hand. All you do is place it on top of the can and push the button. The opener will do the rest.
352342
While holding the opener in your right hand, you would have to push a couple of fingers from the right hand against the other half of the handle to open it up, but it can be done. I am able to use it one handed.
1753433
I just hold one end with my left hand and press firmly on the zucchini with the cutter while sliding to the other side at the same time. Then I cut the end I was holding in julienne with a knife. Hope this helps ;)
2024116
put thumbs into each side and apply pressure outwards. they are stiff but will open back up if you press hard. I have done this myself and had to open by hand. stiff but it works.
1957424
It's very easy. If the sparkling side is facing you, pull the right side of handle. :)
703531
Yes your Mom can grip the jar as the jar opener does all the work". It is a fantastic product"
66711
If you have wonky arthritic hands like I do, you can use a strap wrench (like this http://www.amazon.com/BOA-BO13010-Constrictor-Aluminum-Wrench/dp/B0011E4QU4) to open up the housing. They're useful gadgets to have around anyway for jars and tough knobs like outside water faucets. The Vaseline application does help but the diameter of the housing is just too big for me to get a decent grab on it with any strength. (I have the freestanding model.)
1331254
I have large hands and I found the only way I could get it off was to hold the base in my left hand and twist the cover with my right (takes a lot of strength, like you are opening a pickle jar, etc.) It took me several minutes, but it did come off. Sorry, that's probably not helpful, but maybe if you used a gripper (like you would use to open jars, etc.) to help hold it in place, it might help. I ended up returning mine b/c I had so many issues with it, least of which was the difficulty in getting it apart.
1719954
I bought this for my mother-in-law who lives far from us and has arthritis and can't open jars on her own. I showed her how to use this a couple times three months ago so I am trying to remember exactly how it functioned. The top part slides and lifts easily. There is no locking mechanism to hold the top up so something would have to be done to hold the top up while you put the jar in and take it out. I was surprised how easily it opens jars with just the push of a button. I think you will find it easy to use if you come up with a way to hold the top up.
233592
You may want to check out YouTube for use demo. I received mine moments ago and they seem OK. It is important to not just pull up on area furthest from blade but also pivot the forward section on blade end downward, much as when turning a car key off or cranking the handle of a traditional kitchen opener . Don't just use finger tips but hold firmly between length of thumb and index finger. The idea is to evenly distribute the force thereby preventing holding at can grip slot.
1278517
I fold a paper towel and run the opener on it like I am opening a can. Works well for me
2242594
Yes, I haven't had any problems and b/c of the stiffness in my right hand I use a "rubber" jar gripper to help lift the edge.
1446669
I'm right handed but my husband is left handed so I asked him to use the can opener & let me know how he liked it. He could do it with both hands & didn't seem to have a problem either way.
1340079
I used one of those rubber gripper things you use to open jars in the kitchen, and it gave me a better grip and popped right open.
938897
The jaws that tighten against the jar can be turned around until they have spread apart far enough to fit the top of the jar.Then just push the top button on the jar opener and it should do the rest.