What is the handle made of? Plastic?
1620426
The handle is made of a very hard, thick and substantial plastic substance. I am not concerned about it breaking. It's great and the gear mechanism makes easy to squeeze.
1620427
Not recommending it, but the only way you can break the plastic handles is maybe driving a car over it. It is REALLY sturdy.
1620428
Yes .... a heavy grade of plastic. I use two hands but do not squeeze it as hard as I can as this is not a commercial grade design where one uses it hundreds of times a day like at a restaurant. Squeeze until you have a 3/8" thick flat pancake wafer of the lemon or lime half. There still will remain a small amount of juice and pulp in the remaining pancake wafer that I put aside and use for hand squeezing a few drops on my fish or other other foods later in the day. Just don't try to be Superman and squeeze the handles until they meet as if there was no citrus in the juicer. Hope this information helps. Yes .... a heavy grade of plastic. I use two hands but do not squeeze it as hard as I can as this is not a commercial grade design where one uses it hundreds of times a day like at a restaurant. Squeeze until you have a 3/8" thick flat pancake wafer of the lemon or lime half. There still will remain a small amount of juice and pulp in the remaining pancake wafer that I put aside and use for hand squeezing a few drops on my fish or other other foods later in the day. Just don't try to be Superman and squeeze the handles until they meet as if there was no citrus in the juicer. Hope this... » Read More Yes .... a heavy grade of plastic. I use two hands but do not squeeze it as hard as I can as this is not a commercial grade design where one uses it hundreds of times a day like at a restaurant. Squeeze until you have a 3/8" thick flat pancake wafer of the lemon or lime half. There still will remain a small amount of juice and pulp in the remaining pancake wafer that I put aside and use for hand squeezing a few drops on my fish or other other foods later in the day. Just don't try to be Superman and squeeze the handles until they meet as if there was no citrus in the juicer. Hope this information helps. « Show Less
64762
Coded in a rubber/plastic material. The handles are stainless steel I believe
2044453
The handle is made from a heavy plastic covered in a fake leather, the actual head of the hammer is plastic. It looks good for the cheap price
1854816
It is plastic, if there I different kinds of plastic, I wouldn't know what to tell you. Handle is also plastic as well as the wheels. Don't believe it is a good rough and tumble cooler...best for car travel, picnic areas, hotel rooms
672285
The handle appears to be a hard wood. I LOVE this tool. It makes gardening a joy.
1009856
I believe plastic, but we have not had any trouble with it! Best thing I bought since our door handle was broke!
2091939
Hi Piyush. The majority of the unit is made of cheap plastic. Parts of it are stainless steel and that's why I made the purchase. I thought it would be a quality item. However, just lifting it out of the box by the handle made the handle break right off. I super glued it back on but when filling up the individual containers with seasonings, the clear cover caved in and my seasoning spilled right out. This is not a purchase I would make if I could do it again.
1671433
I don't know the material the handle has in it. Probably rubber. I like it and it grips well when wet. It comes razor sharp and is very light.
1255377
The handle is metal and plastic connecter. It is reasonably sturdy. I have (thru no fault of my own) 10 cats and at times as many as 4 dogs to clean up after. The mop gets a good workout. I am still pleased with the system.
1635108
The handle itself is plastic but it is attached to a metal brace that is also the clamp with a non-slip pad. After fives years it's never worked itself loose when the surface is cleaned and properly dry
656398
The handle is plastic, but Home Depot sells an aftermarket strap for 10 bucks
452079
This is metal and has plastic handles. I have had this a long time and I'm not disappointed! It looks much better in person than in the photo, too.
299929
Sonya the scoop is plastic the handles and a strip on the edge are steel. I have one from the late 80s made of aluminum. It is a lot heavier and not more useful. This one is a few years old but has been used much less. I can't really speak to it's durability. It's been used a dozen times or so. A few times in in some very heavy snow and it seems good so far.
2278385
The handle is a very hard durable plastic. One that doesn't tear up your hands.
933043
Yes, the handle is plastic but it is a very sturdy piece. I have no problems with the valve and highly recommend it.
637199
There's minimal (but existing) plastic on the inside, from the top of the handle. YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcAjRjv4_xA#t=40s
2139354
Plastic, but its very durable. And does not get hot at the portion you hold it.. I have left my machine running for a few hours (several water changes) and the handle portion never got too hot to hold.