Customer Reviews

Back to Basics 174 Magnetic Lid Lifter

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Magnet is weak and the product is cheap. I can barely get a hot lid out of the water bath. 1/2 the time the lid falls back into the pan. I was expecting a magnet that could lift the lid from the center and instead the lid dangles from an edge. I could probably make something better myself from arts & craft supplies. Maybe that's what they mean by 'Back to Basics'...

but magnet could be stronger. If you are just lifting the lids as is it works great but I heat mine in a water bath as is recommended and then they don't grip/hold onto the lids as well. I felt like this was a great idea, just needed a stronger magnet to warrant 5 stars.

Jar lids in scalding hot water are an essential part of canning. This is the safe way to fish them out as needed. Handy gadget, great price. When canning season is over, I use it to find my quilt needle when it falls on the floor.

this is a great concept but the magnet is too weak to lift the lid out of the water, a fork works much better. I wasted the money I spent on this product!

The idea is great, but like everyone else, the Magnet needs to be stronger, I do a better job with tongs, when boiling the lids.....

Great concept and inexpensive but does not grab onto the lids securely. Almost a balancing act to keep the lid hanging on the magnet when lifting it out of the water. Would not buy again.

Purchased because I have burned my fingers so many times I am missing fingerprints. This is useful, however the magnet could be a little stronger. I am still glad I purchased it.

This lid lifter definitely comes in handy when heating lids to can... I only wish the magnet were stronger. It usually grabs onto the edge of the lid, but occasionally the lid slips off back into the water. Definitely a good bargain though.

I live in a small town and couldn't find one of these magnetic lid lifters; I'd even tried to make my own but couldn't find a safe glue that held up to hot water! So I was happy to find this one and have been pleased with this simple little tool.

For anyone who cans, this is a valuable, inexpensive gadget to have. It will keep your fingers from getting burned and will help keep your lids sterile.