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My mamma only has the use of one hand.
Opening cans was a major problem for her till I built this can opener 25 years ago. She liked it so well, I built another ten years ago. Now that she stays in one place all year, this one is surplus to her needs.
The opener mounts under the upper cabinet in the kitchen. The height is adjustable. She ended up setting this to the exact right height for her tallest can. Then had little wooden shim blocks for the other heights. Sorry, these blocks got lost in the move.
To open the can, raise the clamp handle, slide can in place, then lower the clamp handle. Now its on tight in one spot. then just turn the crank to open the can. this front part of the opener is a standard off the shelf item that can still be purchased. FWIW, most can openers are real trouble to clamp up one handed.
If anyone knows a person with a handicap that can use this, its free to them.
Karl
Opening cans was a major problem for her till I built this can opener 25 years ago. She liked it so well, I built another ten years ago. Now that she stays in one place all year, this one is surplus to her needs.
The opener mounts under the upper cabinet in the kitchen. The height is adjustable. She ended up setting this to the exact right height for her tallest can. Then had little wooden shim blocks for the other heights. Sorry, these blocks got lost in the move.
To open the can, raise the clamp handle, slide can in place, then lower the clamp handle. Now its on tight in one spot. then just turn the crank to open the can. this front part of the opener is a standard off the shelf item that can still be purchased. FWIW, most can openers are real trouble to clamp up one handed.
If anyone knows a person with a handicap that can use this, its free to them.
Karl