My fingers are weak from arthritis. Are the clips easy for weak fingers to use?
1193261
Guess it depends on your personal condition. I have arthritis in my hands and tendon damage in my right thumb. I wanted to make sure I'd be able to use them so I stopped into the craft store that carried them and tried them thru the plastic packaging. They're too difficult to use for me but might be fine for you.
1193262
I do not have arthritis but my guess is that they would not be suitable. The clip is quite strong and takes quite a bit of pressure to open.
1193263
The clips are a bit of a squeeze. You may be able to use your hand area beneath your thumb with the clip resting on a flat surface. Give it a try and good luck!
1193264
They do take a little strength in the fingers, but not like binder clips or the like. They are also small and can be a little hard to hang onto for stiff fingers. Best thing is if you have a friend who has some, ask to pinch one and see what you think. If you have a friendly quilt or sewing shop, perhaps they would let you test one. I do not find them too hard to use (I have "old hands,") but I would hate to tell you they are easy and you would not be able to use them. Good luck! They are great if you can use them.
1193265
My mom shared with me a wise, old adage that her mom taught her: "When in doubt, don't." Worse case scenario, you don't buy them when they could have been your next "great discovery," and you wind up doing things as you have always done them. In other words, if you are satisfied with the way you do things now, you may be better off staying with the tried and true.
1193266
"Absolutely! Best clip ever and easy to manage" Says my mom who is a precise and detailed driven quilter.
1193267
I have arthritis and find the clips easier to use than pins. They are easier to pick up and are very handy for bindings. No pins to accidentily get poked with when you pick up blocks or completed quilts on which you use them .
1056993
I haven't had any problems with the clips on these. That doesn't answer the question about the traditional metal clips but since I haven't had a problem with them, I haven't looked.
321068
The clips require some strength to open, a little more than plastic ones. But they do a much better job of holding on to delicates vs the other kind. Good luck
924983
Since they're finger less, not too much help there. I soaked them in water to see how well they would dry out and/or help with grip. Wasn't too impressed. Overall I was sorry I bought them.
1475009
The clips snap in! Even when I tug on mine they don't fall out so they definitely hold well once you get the hang of it!
566056
No idea. But give them a try. They seem flexible and you can snug them up with the clips provided.
1786107
The clip is metal. I never use the clips so I don't know how easily they would break. They seem sturdy.
868577
No They're pretty stiff. You might be able to extend the index finger and slightly curl the other three to hint at a point.
1037390
The lock feature keep the opener closed with little hand pressure once the can is pierced..... So, that removes the necessity of maintaining a strong grip on the 2 handles when opening a can. Yes, much easier on arthritic hands.
365567
Actually it's pretty easy. All you have to do is unscrew either the tip, or the part that's above the clip. I recommend just unscrewing the tip because it's easier.
1427317
Sometimes you just can't use the gripper, you can use smaller potatoes or cut them down a little. What I think is easiest is just not use the gripper, I bought the safety gloves and they are remarkable, you just have to be careful.
1320436
Yes, but sometimes with difficulty if they took them off in a hurry the finger area comes down. Was very disapointed in them, but they were cheap! I'll opt to get better quality ones a few at a time
1437212
I have arthritis and carpal tunnel the gloves work fine for me. I DO NOT believe the gloves will stop you from clutching your hands, they may help you from digging your nails in your hands, if that is an issue. It may not hurt to try. Good luck to you to find a solution.
877740
they are not especially heavy. they are good quality, so not extra light but i have arthritis in the joints of both of my thumbs and i don't notice them being hard to handle.
2129304
This product is easy to use, my hands are also very weak but I find that I just need one hand to use it. I hope this hels you!
148183
I have some arthritis. I think this can opener is about as easy as you can find in a manual opener. I was very pleased at how it zipped around the can without struggling.
1299395
Yes, nylon strings are MUCH easier on the fingers. The strings are also farther apart, which can be good if you do not have small fingers.