Manual can openers
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lordkenmore
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My current can opener might be an Oxo. At least, that's my best memory. All I remember for certain is that I bought it at Goodwill.
The "pop top" cans have mixed virtues--easy to open, but that wretched rim. However, one huge plus, from what one person whom I know said, they are wonderful for taking lunch to work. The can opener in her break room was on the other side of revolting. Of course, she could also have her own "at work" can opener. If I were in this situation, I'd probably aim for my own electric avocado green model just to have a little retro flair in my day. Plus it would be pretty clear if my can opener vanished and appeared on someone else's desk exactly what happened!
A part of me misses the old Swing-A-Way. That's what my family used, and in my memory, we only went through two of them. I don't think the first wore out completely before it was replaced, either.
Then, again, these days I'm using canned goods less and less. I'm very concerned about BPA in linings, and I'm trying to cook from scratch as much as possible. (Some scratch ingredients are in cans--but usually I feel there are better tasting options elsewhere. I honestly cannot understand why people still buy canned peas when frozen peas are so much better.)
The "pop top" cans have mixed virtues--easy to open, but that wretched rim. However, one huge plus, from what one person whom I know said, they are wonderful for taking lunch to work. The can opener in her break room was on the other side of revolting. Of course, she could also have her own "at work" can opener. If I were in this situation, I'd probably aim for my own electric avocado green model just to have a little retro flair in my day. Plus it would be pretty clear if my can opener vanished and appeared on someone else's desk exactly what happened!
A part of me misses the old Swing-A-Way. That's what my family used, and in my memory, we only went through two of them. I don't think the first wore out completely before it was replaced, either.
Then, again, these days I'm using canned goods less and less. I'm very concerned about BPA in linings, and I'm trying to cook from scratch as much as possible. (Some scratch ingredients are in cans--but usually I feel there are better tasting options elsewhere. I honestly cannot understand why people still buy canned peas when frozen peas are so much better.)
retromania
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I think....
I think some of the can openers got replaced before that wore out because they got nasty looking or a little rusty. All this despite attempts to keep them clean. I remember opening cat food for kitty and the smell of the food plus the site of the can opemer made me well you know......and I would take to that can opener with a tooth brush and some scouring powder. It was clean, but didn't really look clean. I have rather enjoyed pop tops. However, like Lord Kenmore, I am trying to do fresh or frozen as much as I can.
I think some of the can openers got replaced before that wore out because they got nasty looking or a little rusty. All this despite attempts to keep them clean. I remember opening cat food for kitty and the smell of the food plus the site of the can opemer made me well you know......and I would take to that can opener with a tooth brush and some scouring powder. It was clean, but didn't really look clean. I have rather enjoyed pop tops. However, like Lord Kenmore, I am trying to do fresh or frozen as much as I can.
Swing away wall mounts
Still available but anyone know WHO carries them?
Still available but anyone know WHO carries them?
retromania
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Yes.
Check ACE Hardware if you have them in your area. They're also for sale on the net. Just punch in swing away can opener.
Check ACE Hardware if you have them in your area. They're also for sale on the net. Just punch in swing away can opener.
danemodsandy
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A POX on Pop Tops!
I hate, loathe, detest, despise and abominate pop tops!
The reason?
I like to get all the food I'm paying for out of the can, which requires a rubber spatula. The wide, sharp edge left at the rim of an open pop-top can chews the hell out of spatula edges.
Being very careful can help with not damaging the spatula, but this is another case of "progress" creating a problem where there wasn't one before.
I hate, loathe, detest, despise and abominate pop tops!
The reason?
I like to get all the food I'm paying for out of the can, which requires a rubber spatula. The wide, sharp edge left at the rim of an open pop-top can chews the hell out of spatula edges.
Being very careful can help with not damaging the spatula, but this is another case of "progress" creating a problem where there wasn't one before.
passatdoc
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Swing-a-Way. Works well for me, machine washable too.
I have a locking Oxo manual can opener. Works like a charm. Not dishwasher safe...at least that's what the instructions say, heh-heh.
I like my "Can-O-Mat". It comes apart easily for cleaning and it's very durable. I've used the same one for 30 years.
Ken D.
Ken D.
This is my wife's SWING-A-WAY, which after buying my Hamilton Beach Opening Station, realized that if we ever have a power failure, or just feel like using a hand-operated can opener, I'd better keep:
-- Dave
-- Dave
Swing-A-Way...
double gear. I have two, one that belonged to my parents, and one that I bought, both at least fifteen years old, and never have issues with them. While I don't have a dishwasher, I do wash the openers after use, with my regular dishwashing.
The opener that belonged to my parents replaced an earlier Swing-A-Way that I recall from my childhood.
Great and durable opener!
Joe
double gear. I have two, one that belonged to my parents, and one that I bought, both at least fifteen years old, and never have issues with them. While I don't have a dishwasher, I do wash the openers after use, with my regular dishwashing.
The opener that belonged to my parents replaced an earlier Swing-A-Way that I recall from my childhood.
Great and durable opener!
Joe
It seems that Swing-A-Way takes the lead in can opening.
Is the Kitchen aid a spinoff of S-W-A?
Is the Kitchen aid a spinoff of S-W-A?
polkanut
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The vintage hand-held Swing-Away opener that I use most has avocado vinyl handles, and a bottle opener hook on the underside. I think I paid $1 for it at an estate sale. It was so nasty when I brought it home, but it washed up like new in the dishwasher. Maybe all the nasty stuff protected it over the years. lol
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