I'm female, 64 and have arthritic hands. is this as easy of a squeeze as stated? TIA.
51065
Compared to other staple guns out there it is the easiest one I have ever used to squeeze, however it still takes a little effort. My dad who is 62 was really impressed when I showed this to him and he wants to get one now. I have a staple gun that runs off of a air compressor and that one is really no squeeze, but not the most convenient
51066
It might be a bit too much for you. I would guess this manual gun takes a good 20 lbs of pressure to compress the spring and fire the staple. Have you checked electric staple gun options? I would recommend ordering it and giving it a try and if its too stiff you can return it for an electric model. Amazon's return policy is fantastic!
51067
I find it easy, easier than my old staple gun. I really couldn't say if you would find it difficult.
413951
I have arthritis in my wrist and can use it with no difficulty. If you can hold the jar with one hand & push the handle of the opener with the heel of your other hand, it shouldn't have to involve your thumb on that hand. My concern would be the thumb of the hand with which you are holding the jar. We find it to be a very helpful tool.
149273
These don't really get squeezed as much as they get smooshed flat. It's much easier when you try with two hands to flatten the cup before you put it on the skin. I don't think this style is as easy for self massage as the flexible cups you can squeeze with one hand but I'm still learning too
222211
They are easy to squeeze. More on the softer side. Hope this helps! Have a great day!
1724047
I don't know....maybe not. I'm 38 and I have to use two hands to squeeze it closed! It's also quite heavy. I hope this answers your question!
919597
I use the bottom part of my palm, next to my wrist, to push the pad that locks it in place, then it just has to be folded up while pushing, I use my fingertips to pull up on it. It is not hard. I have some arthritis in my hands, but not debilitating arthritis. It does not bother my hands at all.
166653
I have osteoarthritis with enlarged joints in my fingers and at the base of my thumbs as well as obvious weakness in both hands. I'd been using a lever style press to juice 10 lbs of lemons every couple of weeks; this required hand strength and definitely put stress on the joints. My daughter insisted that I needed an electric juicer so, after reading numerous reviews, I purchased this one. I am now able to juice 10 lbs of lemons in one third the time that it took previously with considerably less arthritic hand pain. You only need to hold a lemon half firmly on the spinning reamer and the machine does the work. Someone else will have to speak to using this juicer with rheumatoid arthritis but it has made citrus juicing easier on my arthritic hands.
630888
I am careful when using something like this. I only use it on occasion. Yes, my hands feel the impact, if I exceed an occasional use. I think this is a product that is best avoided for those of us that have hand issues--or possibly if we are collecting social security because we qualify with our age. :O)
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I'm age 63, and I have joint pain, BUT, I can still use my little can opener. Each person who has problems with their hands might be different. I say buy one and try it, if it causes you pain to use it give it to a family member. They are so reasonable it would be worth the money. I really love them, I carry one in my purse on my key ring. I hope that helps you! Lady Survivalist -
455794
Dorothy, I don't have arthritis, but the speed control is on the top of the unit, and is only about 3/8" thick and rounded at the top edge - leaving nothing much to grip. I guess you could use one of those flat rubber jar openers to grip it or maybe a rubber glove like you use to wash dishes. I have finally learned to press on it with the palm of my hand and turn it or press and turn with the other hand - you can feel the speed changes as it will click into place a little - it's not hard to turn, takes very little pressure, just no place to grip it. I just leave it on 5. Also hard to see the markings even with my reading glasses and they are indentations in shiny chrome. And the directions do not say where the speed control is or how to change it. I severely injured my wrist some time ago and I can turn it with that wrist. I wish I could let you borrow mine to try. I do love mine and use it daily for frozen fruit smoothies, soups, mashed potatoes, canning tomatoes for sauce and stewed tomatoes, fruits for jams, applesauce, even pudding! Hope this helps. Diana
1952662
At nearly 87, I, too, have arthritis in both thumb.s I've never had any trouble with either of the two control knobs.(There have been times when I forgot to turn theupper knob to "toast" and ended up with warm, soft bread; but that was my own fault and easily corrected.
141086
I find it easy. I squeeze and turn all the way through the membranes to the skin. It is easier than the plier style hand juicers.
1889513
Honestly it's quite easy on the hands for me but that's with mild arthritis. The plastic is made of a hard concentrate so winding it is relatively very easy and effortless. I would think even someone with arthritic hands would find it bearable... now rheumatoid might be a different story but then again even an automatic grinder is hard to even push a button for someone with rheumatoid.
321071
I find the clips easy to open and I have lost a lot of strength in my hands due to age (no arthritis). I have had to buy all sorts of gadgets to assist me opening jar lids and even "hermetically sealed" packages, which I now cut open with kitchen shears..loss of strength in your hands can be quite disconserting! b.h.
530444
The button would be pushed in by your index or your pointer finger and is fairly easy to push in. You do need your thumb to support/hold the bottle while pushing. If your arthritis is severe then it may be hard to do.
2147627
Honestly, yes! I bought this for my mom who in her 70's and has arthritis and hand problem with both hands she loves this!! My mom don't have to do much and this works great! I have tried several others trust me the machine does all the work!! Awesome product! Sandra N.
1672046
Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.