On Mar 26, 11:41*am, steamer wrote:
* * * * --Crimmeney for a fairly simple machine there sure are some crummy
examples on the market. SWMBO doesn't have the hand strength to make a
decent cut any more and I haven't done much better. Does anyone know of a
reeeeally robust can opener, preferably electric?

Swing-Away is The One for conventional openers. I picked up a pinch-
opener from Big Lots that doesn't depend on mongo strength in the
hands to punch the can and get started, has a long handle on the wheel
that's ratcheted. Like a built-in ratchet wrench. I figure a small
kid should be able to use it. One pass and it's open. I've had an
electric version, didn't last more than a couple of years. They
don't make the electric ones for longevity, just for cheap. The
pinch type doesn't leave a ragged edge on the lid and the lid can be
set back on top if the contents aren't totally used up.

Stan