Will this open cans with a pull tab lid? I hate them since they leave a lip inside the can.
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No, this can opener does not open pull tabs, however Kuhn Rikon does make a can opener that does.
696787
No, but there's a magnet on the front of the can opener (in front of the cutter see red spot in picture) that allows you to use the can opener to "reach" into the can once the lid is cut and remove it without touching it with your fingers. I didn't think I'd use it but I have and it works well. Just rise well between uses.
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its been a while since i had this but i believe it should just twist/pull/pop right off. i dont remember the lid being an issue for me.
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tip is wider ,but has not been an issue . it comes out so fast and with such power [when you pull switch fully] that i fill much smaller gaps then with the cans .real small gaps i use a caulk gun and air seal .
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It is tricky but can be done. You will need to use your elbow at most to hold the can if it's liquid inside. If its not liquid then you should be able to. I won't lie it will be hard to turn the side Mechanism that opens the can. The final removal part I was able to do one handed. How ever I am right handed, and this item is made for right handed people. With that said, you both should try culinare's "One Touch Automatic Can Opener". Video of product - http://www.culinare.com/movies/one_touch_full/. It looks as if you don't place it on correctly to the can it may cause opening issues for the item. Or if you use it to open oily cans/dirty/etc it can jam it up. Reviews can be found here -
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If your can opener is working right, the lid should just lift off. Unfortunately, the last one I bought from Amazon does not completely remove the lid most of the time. The first one I had worked beautifully.
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yes...size of can would not matter....after you complete a revolution of the opener you might not think the can opened...there is no distinct click...plus this opener cuts right under the lid, not thru it...so just work the lid a little after and you'll find it opens cans 'different'...but very nice
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It works great and easy to us on pull tab soup cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles aluminum soda cans and more.Best way to learn how to use it properly and successfully every single time, is by watching this short video on youtube:https://youtu.be/qi-ih7_xDgs
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Hold opener parallel to the top of the can, and clamp on. You don't need to clamp very hard. Then turn handle clockwise. The other direction will not work. Use the pliers to take the lid off.
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yes if the thing does not break. i bought it and used it once and it broke it would not let go of the can. i threw away the opener and the can attached to it
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No, you need two hands to activate it. Specifically you hold the can with one hand and have to use your other hand to pull the tab. Once that's done you can use the product with one hand.
317678
No it doesn't. It has two tabs on either side you push in and the spool pops off. Maybe as much pressure as opening a can tab. Pretty easy. A little dirty.
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I would make sure that nut fully engages/sits on the lid properly when you slide it on the can. Also the first time it was a little ruff to get going as using it without a clamp style handle and the fact that it splits the lid open was a little weird to get used to; but it works fine for me and no problems turning it after that first can open, love it. When you turn it clock wise the splitter latches to the lid then counter clockwise unlocks the can opener. hope this helps sort it out, it really is a great can opener and can just take some getting used to. If not you might have gotten one that has a turning problem hope that isn't the case, if it is I'm sure they will exchange it.
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I can't get the magnet to hold the lid while cutting, but after it's cut, I use the magnet to fish the lid out instead of your fingers. There is a trigger that you pull to release the lid from the magnet so you don't have to touch it at all. Releasing it over the trash can works for me. This is a great manual can opener. You can't go wrong with it in my opinion.
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I agree with "fish man". It will hold the lid open, but you have to push down to close it.
455237
If the pop lid is the same size as a beer lid it would. But as an opener I didn't buy it really to open my beer lids. It has 2 prongs in the back and you can break the "seal" of just about any jar that is sealed so tightly. I do have other types of openers but none that worked as well as this device for jars. Yet the lid screws back on again and is useable. Opening jars seems to be its main purpose; however, the circular part is a new addition. I had one 15 years ago I bought at the beach that did not even have the "bottle" opener part.
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Yes, it would be a little more difficult but the liquid will come out of the side of the can instead of the top. But it is still doable. The only downside to this can opener is that I always put the lid inside of the can once the product is out. Now the lid won't fit :-) Still worth this can opener, I love it.