Can this be opened back out to retrieve corks? Or is doing so hard?
1033862
The opening is like a small gate that opens wide so you can put large corks in that way and take out corks that way. There is also a round hole to put in corks so you do not have to open the gate to put them in. This is one of my favority cork cages.
1033863
Yes they can be removed. There is a hatch door which can be opened and shut easily. No need for anything to scoop them out because the globe can be spun to the desired position and they can easily drop out when the hatch is open.
1033864
I'm not sure if it can be opened, I haven't tried. My cork cage isn't close to being full yet. It holds a lot of corks :o)
1033865
Yes, there is a little door built into the globe and it would be very easy to retrieve the corks.
1538465
It's opened every wine bottle that I ever tried it on. There is a small blade under the cap that will tear the foil off, and then the screw will pop the cork with just a push of the button.
1318682
If it opens up it is not obvious. Probably would take some tools :) Hope that helps.
1781929
Absolutely.....you simply use the cutter that is also attached to remove the foil on the bottle, which is also really easy to use, place the opening over the cork area, press the down button until the opener stops, and then press the up bottom, and there you have it. Once the cork is removed just simply press the down button again to release the cork.
680233
Not at all hard. Just twist & turn & they come right out. The fit is very snug too. They keep my wine tasting like it has just been opened. I love them
1644573
Same here, but we got them close..now HOW DO YOU OPEN IT? I'm afraid that when I bottle the Kombucha I wont be able to open them again.
696901
not really but sort of.........I use the pointed end of the cork pop and tear the foil then peal it off with my finger. Works fine....best opener I've ever had and I've had them all!
2125216
Suggest you contact Oxo, and in the meantime, any cork would do. Corks are usually available in various sizes at hardware and craft stores. A plug of plastic wrap also would work.
828905
I have to say that it does remove the cork from the device fairly easily...but for myself I think it is a little difficult and requires some muscle. This is my opinion because I have carpal tunnel in both wrists
2127628
No there is an up and down button. After cork is removed you push the down button and cork comes out of the unit
2070759
There is a metal loop that secures the cork. You can see it in the picture a bit; it's what the ribbon is tied to. That secures it very well and it can sometimes be difficult to release the cork.
272455
We had a similar problem. We solved it by removing the six small screws at the back of the unit, carefully separating the two parts, dislodging the cork, and then reassembling the unit. Hope this helps you.
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!
1619203
I've only used it a couple of times, but I think if you just hit the up arrow after the cork is removed, the cork should drop out. Hope this helps.
2266507
I also love the tool. I usually grab the cork with pliers and pull it off. Not very elegant, but it works. It is a small price to pay for the convenience of the opener.
1662802
You have to pull pretty hard to get them open. I dont know anything about kombucha but cant imagine it would make it impossible to get back open.
801568
What's not clear is what the current position of the opener is. You have to readjust your grip if the cork is not coming up when lifting the handle. Can you send more detailed information?