On 8/21/2014 3:33 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:53:17 -0400, James Silverton
> > wrote:
>
>> On 8/21/2014 9:50 AM, graham wrote:
>>> On 21/08/2014 7:06 AM, wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:58:28 +0100, Peter Percival
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> My can openers of this kind:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_ope..._wheel_openers
>>>>>
>>>>> stop working after a while.
>>>>>
>>>>> My mum had a stab-and-lever type:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_ope...pe_can_openers,
>>>>>
>>>>> and, in particular, one like this:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_ope...tesOpener3.jpg.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> And I would like to buy one. If anyone can recommend a particular make
>>>>> and model I shall be most grateful. Buy-able by mail order would be
>>>>> most convenient.
>>>>
>>>> I have had one like this, for so long I can't remember how long.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.oxo.com/p-404-snap-lock-can-opener.aspx
>>>>
>>> Get the side-opener type. They cut sideways through the ridge at the top
>>> of the can so that you don't get any sharp edges.
>>> Graham
>>
>> I've got an OXO side cutter too and have used it for at least two years.
>> It does a good job on many differently shaped cans and its one defect is
>> that it is not always easy to position for starting the cut.
>
> Mine came with the instruction that the lever should be pointing to 5
> to 12 when you place it on the can. Then begin turning. I have found
> that to work every time.
> Janet US
>
I'm not sure that I get the "5 to 12" but I'll try to figure it out next
time I use the opener. Thanks.

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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