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Default OT, sort of - help opeming food tab cans

On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:09:56 -0500, Sqwertz >
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>On 11 Jun 2018 13:48:54 GMT, KenK wrote:
>
>> Looking for something to hold a food can upright when I use a tab can
>> opener. Problem is, as I move to "J" shaped opener to lift the lid the can
>> tilts because I can't hold it firmly with my arthritic other hand.
>> Searching Amazon now - not a lot of hope. Something that I can put the can
>> in on the counter that will hold it firmly. Anyone make such a device?

>
>Other than SPAM, Chefboyardee, and potted meat, just buy traditional
>cans without pull tabs and use an electric can opener. All your
>problems are solved!
>
>-sw


An electric can opener works on tab cans too... just don't pull the
tab first.