voyager Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I had an older friend who had trouble opening jars and would have a whole line of them on her counter, waiting for me anytime I was expecting to come over. I told her that when we went shopping, she should separate jars that she was going to be opening immediately at home and ask the checker to open them for her and then close them again so that they would not be sealed when she got home. then we go to Safeway, and she presents the checker with several jars which he good nature takes and start struggling and struggling and struggling, and cannot open one of them, which he then takes to another checker who has the same trouble. Finally the third one is able to open it and bring it back to her. They were seriously embarrassed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I have always wanted to invite a music executive to open a stack of sealed CDs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I open tough bottles and jars up to a certain size by pinching them between the side jamb and an open door on the hinge side and twisting. There is a risk of spillage and it completely messes up that part of the door, including the paint job. But I always do it in the same place on the same door, so there is only one unsightly piece of door damage in the apartment. This rarely fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 god, you people are weak. also, none of you know to hold the metal lid of a jar under very hot running water in the kitchen sink just long enough for the metal to expand a little? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 (edited) 9 minutes ago, mongo said: god, you people are weak. also, none of you know to hold the metal lid of a jar under very hot running water in the kitchen sink just long enough for the metal to expand a little? Oh, I do, I do! But…it sometimes doesn’t work. Edited June 28 by MitchW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 next you're going to tell me you don't have a sabre on hand to deal with the most recalcitrant lids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 27 minutes ago, mongo said: next you're going to tell me you don't have a sabre on hand to deal with the most recalcitrant lids. I'm much more of the battery operated stuff. Though sometimes I do wonder if it's going to smash the whole jar to smithereens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 hour ago, mongo said: next you're going to tell me you don't have a sabre on hand to deal with the most recalcitrant lids. I have already mentioned my need for a samurai sword please read the whole thread before offering violent weapon recommendations. Anyone shooting the tops off of these damn things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 51 minutes ago, MitchW said: I'm much more of the battery operated stuff. Though sometimes I do wonder if it's going to smash the whole jar to smithereens. You have no trouble opening packs of batteries? For me, it’s expensive Japanese knife shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, mongo said: god, you people are weak. also, none of you know to hold the metal lid of a jar under very hot running water in the kitchen sink just long enough for the metal to expand a little? You think I didn’t do that first thing? Edited June 29 by Sneakeater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 you need to turn up the heat on your boiler. that tepid drizzle isn't going to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paryzer Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) For jars, I usually tap around the lid with a knife, or other utensil, leaving little dents around the lid. I am usually able to twist open the lid after that. I also use the 'hot water method'. Edited June 29 by paryzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, mongo said: you need to turn up the heat on your boiler. that tepid drizzle isn't going to get the job done. I need you to talk to my landlord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 hold the metal lid to the flame on your stove. do it before joe biden takes your gas stove away from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 OK! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 I'm not understanding this thread... Isn't it the restaurant's responsibility to open the jars and cans in their kitchen? Are they now forcing customers to do this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 I have success most of the time using the blunt end of a church key, prying under the edges until the seal pops. Only work on pickle -typs jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 13 hours ago, Wilfrid said: You have no trouble opening packs of batteries? For me, it’s expensive Japanese knife shit. I feel that using a knife, much less a fancy Japanese knife, is a good way to lose a finger. And is probably not the greatest thing for the knife, either. But these work fantastically... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086RNF44R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Edited June 29 by MitchW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 10 hours ago, voyager said: I have success most of the time using the blunt end of a church key, prying under the edges until the seal pops. Only work on pickle -typs jars. Now I have to Google church key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 21 hours ago, Steve R. said: I'm not understanding this thread... Isn't it the restaurant's responsibility to open the jars and cans in their kitchen? Are they now forcing customers to do this? Yes, and we have to find the protein in the freezers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 30 minutes ago, Wilfrid said: Now I have to Google church key. Like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Oh sure, I never knew it by that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozrapp Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) 13 hours ago, voyager said: Like this... Never knew it as a church key. I have a very old one which I’ve always called a bottle opener (it’s more than 50 years old) from the days when twist off caps didn’t exist. As was mentioned, I use the tip under the lid to release the pressure. If I still can’t twist it off, my next move is tapping sharply all around the lid with a heavy nut cracker (also old). That usually does the trick. Occasionally, if a little more strength is needed, I’ll have Michael come to my rescue. He always gets results. Edited June 30 by rozrapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Speaking of annoyances, fireworks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieL Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 On 6/30/2024 at 7:56 PM, Wilfrid said: Speaking of annoyances, fireworks. So far, the neighborhood has been (relatively) quiet. Usually they start going by early afternoon. Maybe the combination of very high temps and dry grass everywhere has knocked some sense into people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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