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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 23:01:01 GMT -5
I just spent 10 minutes opening a pint Ball* jar. One of the insults of aging is less strength in hands and wrists. I had to pry the rim (top & bottom) with a flat blade electricians knife, and poked two holes in the top lid with an ice pick.
Removal was aided by a square of rubberrized shelf liner, that I wrap around the lid for a better grip.
There must be a better way than my crude solution, so please pipe in if you have encountered this problem.
* sure kept the year old tobacco fresh.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 23:15:00 GMT -5
They make jar openers but they are not cheap Pampered Chef #2677.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 25, 2019 23:18:44 GMT -5
I have diminished hand strength from my peak, because I am old and I broke my right wrist twice in a year. I can still open 99 out of 100 jars, but I can see the writing on the wall. I have a shop full of tools that should get me through to the baby food phase.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 23:32:06 GMT -5
We're all going there. Giving a lid a good knock with something solid around the rim helps....
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Post by blackmouth210 on Feb 25, 2019 23:40:04 GMT -5
My mom has serious arthritis and has other sorts of issues with her hands. She would have trouble opening even loosely closed jars on her bad days. I purchased this set of openers from Harbor Freight for her and she absolutely loves them. m.harborfreight.com/2-pc-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20providedKnowing how bad her hand strength is and how painful normal tasks are for her, I was glad to find something that helped. If these openers helped her, I feel confident they'll help most people who have trouble opening jars and bottles. And you really can't beat the price. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 25, 2019 23:40:33 GMT -5
There is some old trick about turning the jar upside down, but I forget the procedure. Boiling water might help. Yes, we're all going there... some of us are there already.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 26, 2019 0:06:43 GMT -5
  Son gave me this, works like a champ. Goggle it, I think they call it the Robo.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2019 0:13:58 GMT -5
5 years ago I got bit by fire ants that caused my immune system to attack the nerves in my arms and legs and killed 95% of them. The nerves tell the muscles what to do, so I lost about 70% of my muscles in those areas. I went from physically being a 58 year old to a 90+ year old in 6 months. I cannot pull apart a zip lock bag, open a bottle of water or tobacco tin.
Get one of the plastic V shaped opener devices, as the v section is on the bottom side and fits small to large caps, the handle will give you leverage. As Betty Davis said, " getting old is not for sissies "
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Post by sablebrush52 on Feb 26, 2019 0:21:40 GMT -5
I just throw the jar at the nearest wall. Works every time.
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Post by desolbones on Feb 26, 2019 1:17:21 GMT -5
I use something that looks like a strap type oil filter wrench
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2019 1:22:54 GMT -5
We're all going there. Giving a lid a good knock with something solid around the rim helps.... I use this method after holding the lid under hot water. The hot water helps expand the rim. Works well for me every time....good luck. |
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Post by chasingembers on Feb 26, 2019 1:30:50 GMT -5
Sharp taps with a wooden kitchen knife handle around the lid works here.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Feb 26, 2019 6:57:58 GMT -5
I use something that looks like a strap type oil filter wrench This was the first thing that came to mind for me too |
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Post by blackmouth210 on Feb 26, 2019 7:54:11 GMT -5
I use something that looks like a strap type oil filter wrench Yup. That's exactly what those are on my link to Harbor Freight. People use them to open jars/bottles, as oil filter wrenches, even as pipe wrenches. They're good for all sorts of things. |
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Post by atison on Feb 26, 2019 9:28:44 GMT -5
Yep to what others have said. One of the strap type tools makes it a snap. If your in a pinch and store your tobacco in your bedroom closet like I do (or happen to be wearing a belt) you can use a leather belt quite effectively.
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Post by briarbuck on Feb 26, 2019 10:14:10 GMT -5
5 years ago I got bit by fire ants that caused my immune system to attack the nerves in my arms and legs and killed 95% of them. The nerves tell the muscles what to do, so I lost about 70% of my muscles in those areas. I went from physically being a 58 year old to a 90+ year old in 6 months. I cannot pull apart a zip lock bag, open a bottle of water or tobacco tin. Get one of the plastic V shaped opener devices, as the v section is on the bottom side and fits small to large caps, the handle will give you leverage. As Betty Davis said, " getting old is not for sissies "  |
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Post by Mac on Feb 26, 2019 10:24:34 GMT -5
Here're the strap type of openers. But I recall a gizmo from 60 years ago. It was a wall mounted can opener, with a V-shaped folding arm that you could use to easily open a lid. Even one handed. I don't care for the strap, as you still need strength in one hand to hold the jar from turning. Sorry I have no idea when/where/if such are made/sold today. I've a few more years before I need same.  |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 26, 2019 10:38:13 GMT -5
You just need to hook up with Ilyana Kracknutova... problem solved.  |
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Post by driftingfate on Feb 26, 2019 10:47:27 GMT -5
You just need to hook up with Ilyana Kracknutova... problem solved. That is just so wrong on so many levels. |
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Post by monbla256 on Feb 26, 2019 11:21:21 GMT -5
My mother used to put the lid under the faucet with the hot water running, then take a butter knife, the back edge, and tap the top edge of the lid all around then use her rubber jar opening pad and voila - opened jar. I do it today and it works for me as it did for her ! 
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 26, 2019 13:20:17 GMT -5
I suffer from the same malady - old age. I use a fork and push it up between jar and lid to break the seal. Always works. Same as using a knife blade.
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Post by blackmouth210 on Feb 26, 2019 14:04:55 GMT -5
"Breaking the seal" on the lid seems to be a helpful step. Posts here have people using knives, forks, hot water, etc. Those all seem like good ideas.
I don't think this has been mentioned:
I've seen folks tap the lid on the edge of the kitchen counter while slowly turning the jar/bottle in their hands.
They turn it while tapping the lid on the counter edge to knock all the way around the top.
I don't know if that works but the people I know who do it, swear by it's benefits in loosening a stubborn lid.
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Post by puffy on Feb 26, 2019 14:08:11 GMT -5
Many years ago I read a book authorized by Ted Williams..He said that he squeezed a rubber ball to increase his hand and wrist strength..Four years ago I had a shoulder replaced.The doctors gave me a rubber ball to squeeze..I don't know if it helps but I do it just in case it does.
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Post by briarbuck on Feb 26, 2019 14:58:37 GMT -5
The Arnold is this weekend... You just need to hook up with Ilyana Kracknutova... problem solved. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 26, 2019 16:26:55 GMT -5
And right on a few levels.
With her around, no more bleeding the vacuum seal to open a tin.
After she put the lid back on, no one else is bowljacking any tobacco.
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Post by Mac on Feb 26, 2019 22:00:14 GMT -5
Dang. That's gonna take some time to unsee.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 27, 2019 0:02:27 GMT -5
I can take the American girls like Rachel McLish or Cory Everson. I guess they couldn't compete with that Russian.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 0:06:25 GMT -5
She comes with Kung Fu grip.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 27, 2019 0:11:26 GMT -5
I like these threads...after great advice is given, greater advice can be given!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 9:04:49 GMT -5
The best thing to use to open jars bottles is either a pair of 12" or 18" channel locks. Or a nice 12" pipe wrench.
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