The unit you link to is almost all plastic. Because of its size and construction, it wouldn't offer you much when crushing tomatoes. It might be fine for a couple of tomatoes, but if your canning, and need a device that will handle dozens at a time, the regular metal type is a much better choice. This plastic one is also limited as it has just the single screen which is not removable. Carpal Tunnel is a problem I had some years ago, and was told that if I do not get surgery it can destroy nerves in my hands (atropy). Needless to say, I went for the surgery and have no difficulties now. With the metal version of the Villaware, you are just turning a big crank, of if you electrify it, your just pushing tomatoes into the hopper.

I'll get the other one then.
Thanks!
Cathy

When you do get the real Villaware strainer, be sure to look into the motor uinit which is an option, as well as the optioanl screens for doing smaller seed type berries, such as raspberries, etc. Also the shorter grape spiral for getting juice from any kind of seed type grapes. I have all four screens and the spirals, as well as the motor unit. Mine sees at least a bushel of tomatoes in a single batch.

I will keep the motor unit in mind.. maybe next Christmas for that! lol
I really just need it for tomatoes. But I do plan on having more than just a few at a time to do!
I don't do jellys, just some strawberry jam once in awhile...
That's why I thought perhaps the tomato one would be better for me, but as said, I can see that I'll need one that can handle a large amount.
Thanks again for your advice!
Cathy