Tool for opening a soda can

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Weinermr

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:29 pm Click here to edit this post
There is a small utensil/tool that exists, in order to assist the disabled in opening a can of soda. It fits over the tab on the top of the can, and allows someone with impaired dexterity to more easily bend the tab up to open the can.

Does anyone know where this tool can be purchased? Thank you.

Pcakes2

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:33 pm Click here to edit this post
I think tupperware used to have one. I'm not sure if they sold it or just ghave them away for prizes. I may still have one around, I'll check.
You might want to check a store like Letchers (they sell pots, pans, etc)

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:37 pm Click here to edit this post
Weiner, if you have Donut's address you might want to check with her. There is a good chance that PT's or OT's would have the information you are looking for.

Pcakes2

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:42 pm Click here to edit this post
weinermr, I just found an old one in my purse, it's alittle platic thing, and it's called Save A Nail....I'll take a picture and post it...if it's what you're looking for, I'll put it in the mail.

Pcakes2

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:49 pm Click here to edit this post
Is this what your taking about?

*photo deleted by request* (K)

Babyruth

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:53 pm Click here to edit this post
Here's one site that offers them:
http://www.crmfg.com/specialty_items.htm

Gail

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 03:54 pm Click here to edit this post
Wow - here's a topic I can relate to! :)

I have something I got from Pampered Chef that is supposed to open 2 liter bottles, break the seal on new jars, open the tabs on sodas cans and open glass bottles with "twist off" caps. I use it a lot to break seals and open plastic topped bottles but am not sure how to get it to open soda cans. It seems like you have to have to pop the top first or something. Pop tops are really challenging no matter what.

Something else that is really handy (if this is for someone with limited use of a hand is a jar opener (i think I got mine at walmart or some place like that). It has a large grip handle and is really great for opening a wide variety of jars. Typically, I break the seal with the thing from pampered chef then I put the jar opener on the counter top and put the jar upside down on it to open it.

Pcakes2

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 04:11 pm Click here to edit this post
Gail, I usually just put a rubber band around the jar lid and twist...works great, and it's free.

Gail

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 04:25 pm Click here to edit this post
I use those rubber jar openers too Pcakes but about 6 weeks ago had surgery (again) on my right hand for arthritis. I got the cast off about 2 weeks ago but still have no use of my thumb and no grip at all. I struggle just opening and closing zip lock bags right now.

Weinermr

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 05:57 pm Click here to edit this post
Wow Pcakes, thanks! I'll email you my address.

All the Lechters, at least the ones in Southern CA have gone out of business.

BR, I checked that site, and they sell them in quantities of 1000 only. I could use a couple, but 1000 is too many.

Lance - We tried all the local places that would carry them, but they couldn't seem to find them. I'll check with Donut too.

Thanks everyone. I knew you could help.

Urgrace

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 10:52 pm Click here to edit this post
Gee, I just bought one at the grocery store. It has the tab opener on one end and the screw cap opener on the other end. They also sell them in convenience stores and Wal-Mart. No more broken fingernails.

I also use a regular 'church key' blunt end, my car key or key holder, a spoon handle, a pen, a coin, or a willing friend to pull up the tab!

Myjohnhenry

Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 12:14 am Click here to edit this post
You sound like me urgrace!!
No special tools for me...however if I were disabled for some reason those handy dandy special tools would be preferable.

Pcakes2

Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 09:49 am Click here to edit this post
Hey Weinermr...it's on it's way!

Weinermr

Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 10:05 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks Pcakes! Many, many thanks!

Babyruth

Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 01:06 pm Click here to edit this post
I just can't believe that you couldn't find use for 1,000 can openers, Weinermr....

Pcakes2

Monday, March 04, 2002 - 08:21 am Click here to edit this post
Admin: Can you delete the above photo? Wanted Weiner to see it to make sure that's what he needed. Sorry for taking up so much space.
Thanks

*done*, thanks for being so thoughtful, pcakes! (K)

Pcakes2

Wednesday, March 06, 2002 - 09:37 am Click here to edit this post
weinermr, have you received it yet?

Donut

Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 09:31 pm Click here to edit this post
hey weiner, sorry i missed this thread!i guess you got proccupied with eatng hot donuts and forot to ask me the serious questions!:) (thanks lance for thinking of me!) I dont know specifically about this item cuz i use a pen or spoon handle or my husband myself, but i do know that a lot of this stuff can be obtained thru the Preston Sammons catalogue- used to be Fred Sammons but Preston merged with them. I can try to find it but i think any web search will do it. Hope the thingie works!(is it for you??)

Whit4you

Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 08:15 pm Click here to edit this post
Don't know if this was covered..but the perfect way to open a jar - is to bang the edge of the lid against the counter - twice...then it opens right up (Don't bang to hard..you can always bang again if the first time wasn't hard enough...it doesnt take that much...bang lightly twice...then again if that didnt work basically...after a half dozen times you'll know how hard you need to bang...)

I learned that as a kid and it works like a champ.