I need a good tin-opener.

[starone]

At the moment I have three - a large classy looking one which I bought from Kleenezee and which will not open anything. I know you can return them, but I have already done this and this is the replacement which is just as bad. Then I have a small cheapy one from IKEA which is equally as useless and an extremely old-fashioned one which You first of all make a hole with the pointed end and then lever all the way round until the tin is opened (very dangerous to the hands). None of them work very well. Has anyone got an electric one, if so what are they like. I am desperate.

[paddywak]

we've got a nice Kenwood one which we got after I had my stroke, it's difficult to use an opener one handed especially if it's you're wrong hand the Kenwood is easy use and opens both round and square cans. If I remember rightly it cost about £15 from Tesco

[starone]

Thanks Paddywak I shall try that next time I go to Tesco. The price is no more than the Kleenezee one so I don't mind the cost. It might of course have gone up, but that doesn't matter. As I said, I am desperate. Although I am not a 'tin-can cook' there are occasions when I need one.Or I might google Kenwood Tin Opener and see if I can get one on-line.

[tommy-h]

Bought 2 from JML,supposedly hands free -did not work,numerous phone calls and emails no response eventually threw out and back to butterfly-physically challenging but worth the effort,also extremely cheap.Did possess an electric one in the past,very useful but prone to jamming.Good luck whichever you go with Starbuck-1 what a lovely sobriquet.

[Buenchico]

I've just typed 'electric can opener' into the search facility on the Amazon website, and then looked through the customer reviews. These two products seem to be competing for pride of place:
http://www.amazon.co....UTF8&showViewpoints=1

http://www.amazon.co....UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Chris

[Canary42]

It does seem that putting man into space is easier than building an effective tin opener.

[tommy-h]

Thank you for the link buenchico have just placed an order and will let you know if it works out-not the JML device needless to say.ttfn

[starone]

Thanks everyone. Do you know if the Kenwood one is wall mounted? I don't really want to put anything on the wall. As most of you know, I am not a lover of housework and do not want anything else gathering dust. If not I think I might try Kenwood first and if that does not succeed, I will try JML. Something has to work, and I will try anything (except wall mounted).

[Buenchico]

SB1:
The Kenwood website describes the 'CO606 Chrome Electric Can Opener' as a "full feature TABLE TOP can opener". It also provides a (small) picture which seems to support that description:
http://www.kenwoodwor...-Electric-Can-Opener/

Chris

[starone]

Thanks Chris, you are very kind. I have placed an order with Amazon (free delivery) and hope I will now have a successful tin-opener.

[B00]

I got this one, the basic bog standard one from Argos, as I struggle using can openers with being left handed.

http://www.argos.co.u...text%3ECAN+OPENER.htm

It's ok, it does the job, hard to get excited about can openers isn't it? LOL Why can't they make all cans ring pull by the way?

[emmie]

i have a great one made by tefal, very hardy, large plastic handles, its not electric, but this doesn't slip and opens everything no problem, have had it a while so don't remember where i bought it, but a good place to look is Lakelands, who do all manner of kitchen ware and handy goods, try online first, as they don't have that many shops.

[starone]

I agree BOO. It would be much easier. I have ordered a Kenwood one from Amazon now, with Chris's help, so hopefully I shall be able to open tins without a half an hour's struggle and then scraping the contents out through a small aperture.

[rowanwitch]

I have a chunky one from Brabantia...the thick handles and large 'butterfly' make it easier to use when my hands are playing up... have tried and killed a number of electric ones

[starone]

I could possibly get one of those em to keep as a standby. I'll have a look when I am fully awake and ready for the fray. Thanks for everyones's help. I do not know what I would do without ABers.

[emmie]

sometimes the cheaper the product the better it is, no idea why, i have kept items for years, and sometime like the hoover i only replaced it because it became to heavy to push around.

[Ratty2E]

I have used an electric tin opener for over 26 years. I had the first one as a wedding present and I now have a Cookworks one which I have had for about 10 years. I couldn't use a manual one now.

[shaneystar2]

Oxo good grips .
I bought this for my ma in law about ten years ago .She died getting on for three years ago and I inherited it backand it's still going strong . Brilliant as you can see from the reviews ..It just glides round the tin and is easy for fumble fingers like me ..
http://www.amazon.co....-Opener/dp/B00004OCJW

[bednobs]

i have had the first one in chrises link for 13 years. its good

[milly143]

This has just reminded me of the time I came home to find Dad in the kitchen trying to get the lid off a Fray Bentos pie tin. The tin opener had broken, so he was using a huge saw. It still makes me laugh thinking about it.