Can someone suggest the best corker to use with synthetic corks? From what
I read here, people seem to have more trouble with them than real corks.

Thanks
Crhoff

I've had problems with my Italian corker and synthetics. I think the
problem is distributing even pressure on them since their more pliable
then cork.

I saw someone on winepress that used a 16mm plastic washer on top of the
synthetic cork to push it in. It was a plumbing washer. Distributed
the pressure more evenly.


Crhoff wrote:
> Can someone suggest the best corker to use with synthetic corks? From what
> I read here, people seem to have more trouble with them than real corks.
>
> Thanks
> Crhoff
>
>

Use the Portuguese one with plastic jaws. I have used it on
Supremecorq, Guardian and NomaCorc with no issues.

The only issue with this corker is doing 375 ml bottles; the stand does
not hold them. It's not a big deal, I just put a spacer on it to lift
it up about 1/4 inch. I use an old style Polar water bottle cap.

Joe

Portuguese floor corker with the plastic jaws works great with synthetic
corks here.

Joel

"Crhoff" > wrote in message
...
> Can someone suggest the best corker to use with synthetic corks? From
what
> I read here, people seem to have more trouble with them than real corks.
>
> Thanks
> Crhoff
>
>

Use the supreme sythetic corks from Crosby & Baker. They are slightly
smaller that the conventional synthetic corks and they are completely
sealed. I've used them on my portugeuse and they work fine. Just
don't heat them up before you use them otherwise they will slid too far
in to your bottles.

"Joel Sprague" > wrote in message
news:fiyvf.40328$Mi5.14927@dukeread07...
> Portuguese floor corker with the plastic jaws works great with synthetic
> corks here.

Ditto that.

Steve

Thanks to everyone for the info. It sounds like the Portuguese one with
plastic jaws is the way to go. I have 6 gal ready to bottle, so I better
get busy and find one.

Crhoff

One or two hockey pucks work very will for this.

Steve

On 6 Jan 2006 09:12:15 -0800, "Joe Sallustio" >
wrote:

>The only issue with this corker is doing 375 ml bottles; the stand does
>not hold them. It's not a big deal, I just put a spacer on it to lift
>it up about 1/4 inch. I use an old style Polar water bottle cap.
>
>Joe

Usually Musca.com is hard to beat but the Canadian Dollar is strong
now. You should be able to find it for around $50 US.

Joe

I use a tuna can. The edges keep the bottle in place. The only hockey
puck I have around is my son-in-law. Snicker.
DAve

Steve Waller wrote:
> One or two hockey pucks work very will for this.
>
> Steve
>
> On 6 Jan 2006 09:12:15 -0800, "Joe Sallustio" >
> wrote:
>
>
>>The only issue with this corker is doing 375 ml bottles; the stand does
>>not hold them. It's not a big deal, I just put a spacer on it to lift
>>it up about 1/4 inch. I use an old style Polar water bottle cap.
>>
>>Joe
>
>

Usually Musca.com is hard to beat, but the Canadian Dollar is strong
now. You should be able to find it for around $50 US.

Joe

Oh you are so cruel. Watch your backsides, guys... this one's a doozy.

DAve Allison wrote:

> I use a tuna can. The edges keep the bottle in place. The only hockey
> puck I have around is my son-in-law. Snicker.
> DAve
>
> Steve Waller wrote:
>
>> One or two hockey pucks work very will for this.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On 6 Jan 2006 09:12:15 -0800, "Joe Sallustio" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> The only issue with this corker is doing 375 ml bottles; the stand does
>>> not hold them. It's not a big deal, I just put a spacer on it to lift
>>> it up about 1/4 inch. I use an old style Polar water bottle cap.
>>>
>>> Joe
>>
>>
>>