My hands are a little on the small and weak side, how difficult is it to operate? thank you
1463668
I gave the Spirelli Spiral as a gift, so did not have the opportunity to use it for myself
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Not hard to operate as long as your hand can do a twisting motion using the thumb and forefinger. However, when it gets down to about an inch or so in the slicer, you may want to use a paper towel to get better traction and grip while twisting until you cannot anymore when there is a little of the vegetable in the slicer, which you can either eat or discard.
1463670
As it gets smaller it is more difficult. I have moved onto a different product. I found this one to cumbersome and wasteful.
1123841
I have small hands too and I just grip it like any other tool (4 finger grip with thumb holding side). I don't find the weight to be a problem at all. I don't have a clue how much it actually weighs though I would guess no more than a pound if that much.
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I'm an adult as well, with small hands. I can play this instrument very easily, but after an hour or so, my right hand starts hurting. I'm very sure you will be able to reach all the holes but it might hurt you after a while. I still recommend this instrument for you.
808326
It's a little stiff, but very moveable. I have arthritis in both hands and can easily operate this device.
793486
It may be a little smaller but with my small hands it's hard to be sure. What I can say is that I very much like using it.
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I'm not sure. It doesn't take particular strength, but I do need to use both hands to get it placed correctly.
979324
It's going to be small for your hand if you are a 'palmer'. If you're a 'claw' or 'finger tip' gripper it might not be much of an issue.
2168358
Have never tried as I have really small hands. I use a palm grip. But, I love this mouse. It has really improved my game.
640801
I have problems with my hands, and can use this easily. The smooth action is so nice. Sorry you are having trouble with yours but I am sure they will replace it. There are always a bad apple in a basket and I guess you found it
985820
Well, it didn't really work for me because I had to stretch my thumb to make the buttons work. I was hoping it would help my wrist pain, but it made my thumb sore and fatigued from the stretching. I don't think it works well for small hands.
1362102
It is not easy. Not much room for fingers and hard to see. After doing it many times, I have it down. Need to use the tweezers.
306366
all garlic press' are difficult for small hands...don't overstuff it and it will be easier....this one has a "plunger"which makes it slightly more difficult
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You need to really squeeze it! Use your thumb & index finger. I initially had the same issue BUT got the hang of it in less than 30 seconds. Don't return it! Works great but the size is small so therefore the distance that it can be seen is limited.When I walk the dog at night I also take a flashlight & wear a safety vest with reflective strips.
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Per your question, I tried to operate this using only one hand and found it very difficult . I also have one made by Simmons (prosport ) that I can use with only one hand. Hope this is helpful.
84583
yes, it is easy to use I do not have much grip in my hands and it works well for me.
1300899
i need two hands to lift it as it's bulky but not heavy. i can carry it easily under my arm...only a few pounds
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It is a little "stiff" for a small child to operate. I used a vice grip to bend the part that holds the kickstand, but just a tiny bit. It worked much easier after I did this.