How does this model do with synthetic cork screws?
1068566
It works just as well with synthetic corks. I'm very pleased with the performance of this cork remover.
1068567
So far, it has worked on both cork and synthetic cork screws. I am really happy that I bought this!
1068568
Sorry, we haven't come across synthetic cork screws, at least not yet. With regular cork the opener works great. The model we have has a blue lighted base, has an easy open and release button. It came with a wax/wrapping cutter as well making it that much easier to peel off the top bottle covering. With arthritis in my hands the opener is great. When I saw a winery using a similar model I knew we had to have one especially after I saw the quickness and ease of the cork removal.
1583481
I did not have trouble with synthetic corks. I live in a humid climate. Perhaps if you live in a dry area with low humidity it will make a difference.
1619206
You need a small Philips screwdriver to remove all of the screws, and once you pull apart the body use the screwdriver to push down the cork while pressing the 'up' button that would ordinarily eject the cork. It's a pain in the neck to do, yet possible with patience.
622699
Jim: The nob on top of the cork screw unsrews. Once it's unsrewed all the way just slide out the old screw, and replace it with a new one. I'm not aware of any manuals.
616
I bought one new and it says "Made in China" on the back of the package, but I'm not complaining. The quality is good, the corkscrew is solidly made and the wood is great quality. I wouldn't consider this a "knock-off". It's just fine.
2120460
I haven't tried but it seems pretty straight forward though just a few screws. That was actually my original plan too but it sounds pretty good as is.
1619207
Insert metal pick or tiny screwdriver into cork and hold cork steady while pressing top toggle button.
912446
It seems very sturdy. It takes very little pressure to insert the needle into corks. Once it's in, 4-5 pumps and the cork starts lifting out. The needle also slides out of corks with ease. This is my favorite wine opener. And for the price you certainly can't go wrong.
2150852
The screw does pierce the bottom of the cork; however, the cork stays intact and no bits of cork get into the wine. To date, this is the 5th or 6th electric opener we have owned and is by far the best of the bunch. It works great and has plenty of power.
1037059
Opens, Yes! Does not do a good job extracting them from the opener. Usually resulting in jamming something into the opener to stop the synthetic cork from spinning so it will extract. I do have good luck with the Oster brand opener on synthetic corks though!
2131010
I like Terrence's answer. However, I must have had long stems so I used the original flange against the wall then the escheution followed by the handle. I had to cut off part of each flange nearest the handle and get longer screws.
900100
Yes, the first cork I used it on was one of those rubbery composite corks. Worked great!
1507545
it has worked great for us so far. all wine openers will leave pieces of cork in wine at times, if they go all the way through the cork. this opener so far has not done that, but i sure at some point it will. so far no issues with dried out corks. lots of wineries are switching to synthentic and other types of sealing. but it has worked on anything thrown at it so far.
2070758
There is a metal clip that keeps the cork in place, it is perfectly secure.
1793759
I did not have or use the Nouveaux...I have the II, which I love. It has never had a problem opening any cork. and a charge lasts and lasts.
1934772
I haven't tried synthetic corks yet, but it has been a good product for me. I use it once/ week ave. and do not keep it charged up. I only charge it when it seems tired.
979421
I think it comes with small screws, but we used Command picture hanging strips since we were mounting 4 of them on thin cabinetry with pipes behind it. Those are two-piece fasteners that have a velco-like surface between them--you stick one side to the wall and one side to the edge of the frame on the back of the corkboard (we used 3 per square--2 at the top and 1 at them bottom). That also makes it easier to position them, and we have one calendar square we can swap in if we want.