<p>Thanks for the feedback. As I mentioned, I’ve got two (maybe three) manual Swing Aways in the kitchen drawer. Each kid got one when they went to school as a matter of fact. They are the old reliable, and will probably peel back the sheet metal on a vehicle if pressed into service if a “Jaws of Life” unit is not available. </p>
<p>As for these, as well as a manual operated wall model, the missus is starting to have arm, wrist issues that are compounded by using a manual. Hence, the “need” for an electric that is effective. While I do 95% of the cooking, after 30 years plus of wedded bliss, I’ve found that part of keeping the bliss is in eliminating the little annoyances.</p>
<p>Perhaps my issue is that I’ve used professional grade tools all my life, and while I expect to pay more, I also expect the tool to do the job for which it was made. Alas I would just bite the bullet and get a commercial grade electric, but can’t justify a $1000 for a unit that will probably outlast my children. There’s not much if anything available in the midrange. A few around $50, and the rest are WalMart type specials.</p>
<p>I shall look at some of the suggestions offered.</p>