Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert wine
corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for just a few
bottles.

Paul wrote:
> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert
> wine corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for
> just a few bottles.

I don't think a dead blow mallet will make the slightest difference. A dead
blow mallet theoretically transfers more of the striking force to the object
being struck. You need to be able to squeeze the corks down in diameter to
get them to fit the bottle and simply hitting the cork harder won't
necessarily do this. What you could try if you only have a few bottles is
the third item on this page http://tinyurl.com/6raavr


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On Dec 11, 2:32*pm, Paul > wrote:
> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert wine
> corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for just a few
> bottles.

I think you should get a plastic hand corker at your local home
brewing shop. They only cost a few dollars and for a small batch of
wine they work fine. Just make sure you get corks that are compatible
with it.

Greg G.

Paul wrote:

> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert wine
> corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for just a
> few bottles.

Have you ever thought of bottling in beer bottles and using a capper or in
flip top beer bottles?

didn't Wile E. Coyote use this method in a Roadrunner cartoon? Seriously,
even with kevlar gloves & a full face shield, I *still* wouldn't do it.
Crack open the piggy bank & buy/ rent or borrow a corker. If yer not
convinced by the sage experiential wisdom dispensed in this hallowed group,
try this.
Suit up in body armor; try to do just 2 or 3 bottles w/ the bludgeon. Then
borrow/ rent/ buy (plan to return ) & use a corker. Compare the
experiences... A hand corker is better than no corker & a floor corker is
better than a hand job ;^) It's worth the expense.



"Paul" > wrote in message
...
> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert wine
> corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for just a
> few
> bottles.

Mushroom corks don't require a corker. Of course, they're not made for long
aging. 12 months or so.

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"Paul" > wrote in message
...
> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert wine
> corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for just a
> few
> bottles.

Nope, T corks it is.

Steve
Oregon

On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:32:18 -0700, Paul > wrote:

>Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert wine
>corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for just a few
>bottles.

-------- Original Message --------

> Paul wrote:
>> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert
>> wine corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for
>> just a few bottles.
>
> I don't think a dead blow mallet will make the slightest difference. A dead
> blow mallet theoretically transfers more of the striking force to the object
> being struck. You need to be able to squeeze the corks down in diameter to
> get them to fit the bottle and simply hitting the cork harder won't
> necessarily do this. What you could try if you only have a few bottles is
> the third item on this page http://tinyurl.com/6raavr
>
>
Ok thanks, my local store had some of those flanged plastic ones so I will
try those.

On Dec 11, 11:39*pm, Paul > wrote:
> -------- Original Message --------
>
> > Paul wrote:
> >> Do you think it would be possible to use a dead-blow mallet to insert
> >> wine corks? This would save me the bother of getting a cork press for
> >> just a few bottles.
> > I don't think a dead blow mallet will make the slightest difference. A dead
> > blow mallet theoretically transfers more of the striking force to the object
> > being struck. You need to be able to squeeze the corks down in diameter to
> > get them to fit the bottle and simply hitting the cork harder won't
> > necessarily do this. What you could try if you only have a few bottles is
> > the third item on this pagehttp://tinyurl.com/6raavr
>
> Ok thanks, my local store had some of those flanged plastic ones so I will
> try those.

I'm not sure, but I don't think I can think of a more of a more
dangerous winemaking activity.
Whacking a cork, sitting on top of a bottle, with a mallot. Sounds
like stitches waiting to happen.

I would prolly recommend a screw cap or a beer cap.