I've got arthritis in my hands. I would think it would be difficult to keep turning the squash or cuke.
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Well, I wouldn't be able to know the degree of difficulty in your situation, but I'm happy to share my experience in more detail. I found a rhythm by turning the veg and the other end of the Veggetti, so each wrist made a quarter twist in the opposite direction. The cutting teeth grab on so that it takes a steady, slight push in while twisting the wrists. One zucchini took me about 12 -15 firm turns. I hope this helps your decision to give it a try.
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You are better off getting the Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer.
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yes it probably would be difficult to be honest, but I think they make some automated ones too. spiralizer I think is one of them I think, but not sure. I hope this helps :)
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it may best to use skinny squash and not too thick this may be easier for you to rotate
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I would not use this if I had arthritis in the hands. There is an easier to use option here: Veggetti Pro Table-Top Spiralizer, Quickly Spiral Slice Vegetables into Healthy Veggie Pasta I don't have arthritis but I have owned both and prefer the spiralizer since I like to prep large amounts at a time.
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Yes it would be hard on you, while good at its job it requires hand strength. I did see other like types that were hank crank that might be easier for you. Good Luck!
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It does require a little bit of effort in the repetitive twisting, which I imagine could be irritating if you have arthritis, so perhaps a straight handle style julienne peeler would be an easier way to achieve similar results, and have less impact on your hands.
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I have psoriatic arthritis and I did not have a problem with it. But if your hands are in pretty bad shape, maybe you should opt for the table top Veggetti.
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Yes, depending on the severity of your arthritis, it could possibly be difficult. You must apply a bit of pressure and maintain a continuous turn. I wish they would invent a motorized version:)
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This is a little difficult to answer because neither I nor anyone in my househd has arthritis. Having said that one will need to apply some pressure using the index finger and maybe the middle finger together to press and lift the lid.. One other consideration maybe that kettle is a little heavy at about 2.5lb when empty for someone with arthritis. Hope this helps.
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I feel that having to hold the on button all the time is uncomfortable So if you have arthritis would make it hard
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Definitely! I've used it to slide butternut squash for fries. It was a little difficult at times, but lemons & limes should be easy peazy!
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I also have arthritic hands and found it a little tricky to open so I leave it on the ready. Very sturdy.
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I too have arthritis so when I lift a pot I use both hands. The pots are solid and well constructed but I would not consider them lightweight, they are certainly not as heavy as cast iron but still I can not lift with one hand. This is hard to answer because I don't know how much your arthritis constrains your movement. They are heavier then Revere Ware, I think.
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Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
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Not easily. I usually 'catch' the lip of the ring with pongs of a fork and try to maneuver it, or just get some warm fingers. its a bit tricky. there might be a better option/tool but I havent figured it out yet.
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Not unless you have 2 hours. It get's clogged up constantly. Tried on Squash and it was a disaster. I am going to get something better for this.
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I think it depends on how bad your arthritis is. As Kimberlee said, you must simultaneously slide a button back & lift up the entire gate. If it's hard for you to squeeze your hand/make a fist, it might be difficult for you to lift up the gate. It's not particularly heavy, but can be awkward.
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You have to push down hard and turn as the same time. It took me a while because I was afraid I would break it. It gets easier the more it is used.
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At nearly 87, I, too, have arthritis in both thumb.s I've never had any trouble with either of the two control knobs.(There have been times when I forgot to turn theupper knob to "toast" and ended up with warm, soft bread; but that was my own fault and easily corrected.
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No the top is NOT easy to get off - If you have problems with your hands, like arthritis this may not be the gas can for you.
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I have arthritis, but not in my fingers. It takes a bit of strength to open the compartments.
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I have some arthritis. I think this can opener is about as easy as you can find in a manual opener. I was very pleased at how it zipped around the can without struggling.
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It has worked well for me on every can we have tried to open. My wife has arthritis and she finds it requires more effort than she can exert on larger cans.
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It wouldn't surprise me if it could do it, but I want my peeler to last more than few months, and I'd be worried about cutting myself by using a peeler to do that. I just use a chefs knife to do squashes.