How do you remove the cork from the needle? Does it pull off easily?
607722
I'm not sure. My family had problem with this and gave up. I've been in the hospital and haven't tried it. Sorry
607723
Yes, you do remove the cork from the needle. There is a plastic disk that you push on so you don't have to touch the cork or needle. It took me a minute to figure that out, but it does slide off easily once you get it.
1645755
you don't or at least I didn't. It just stays on the outside of the bottle. I also had a problem with the fit of the cork, it was too small and I still haven't found anything to wrap around the cork to make it fit correctly.
551460
You should be able to pry it off with a small screwdriver. Just wedge the blade of the screwdriver between the cap and the rim of the bottle. If that doesn't work, puncture the cap and pry it off from the hole you just made. The Ballistol I purchased came with plastic caps, but I have opened bottles with metal caps a lot of times. Hope this helps.
2266501
The base of the unit (that fits over the neck of the bottle) Twists and extends to push the cork off of the needle.
696994
To remove it, just grasp the two extended levers and pull off with slight force. I have kept mine on there in case I need to bring the bottle with me during travels.
1447955
Synthetic corks are a problem with any wine opener. I find that, due to the lever, on the Brookstone it really pulls them out easier, but some of those things are a BEAR! Saying not to use it on synthetics is probably a disclaimer, because they will eventually stretch any corkscrew of this type, including the electric kind, that has the long, more open spiral, not like the old-school corkscrews, with the two arms , or a wine tool, that have a sturdier, tighter spiral corkscrew. This is why they sell the replacement units that are simple, and inexpensive to replace. The fact is that the lever itself is what makes it easy to remove those buggers! I have a Williams Sonoma one that is very similar that lasted 10 years before I replaced the spiral,, and I use it when I volunteer at my theatre's concession, opening MANY bottles a show, plus fundraisers and concerts and wine tastings as much as 30 nights a year, plus my own use. and there were some of those synthetic corks, that were nearly impossible to remove with anything...I think that is what finally stretched mine. The thing was still useable, but it didn't pull out as smoothly and easily, so I just replaced it, and it works like new. The Brookstone one seems to be a better made piece especially because of the lever handle. The corkscrew pieces themselves are readily available, so I think this opener is a good choice.
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.
620605
I purchased this for my husband and we have used this on several types of corks both long and short. We haven't had any problems at all. It even releases the cork right in your hands. We love it. Hope this helps.
1877607
No. I give it a little twist & it comes right out. Have been pretty pleased with product & firs in refrigerator better than using the cork.
2070757
No there is a little metal bar that secures the cork on. I've absolutely never had a problem with it coming off or falling out.
1204069
I'm not sure I haven't tried to remove it .It's a pretty cello and a good size but if you decide to purchase this cello make sure to order better quality strings and bow.
1644704
When the needle fell out, we had to use a flat head screw driver and pop it back into the little crevice that it belonged in. Kind of hard to explain, this thing was such a pain!!!
1619208
Glad you got the answers you needed. I keep a pair of tweezers in the utensil drawer. This is beneficial in relieving a stuck cork.
1924198
Sometimes my wine opener gets jammed, so I use a pair of pliers to pull down on the cork while pressing the extraction button. This helps me out every time.
2041553
When my cork gets stuck, I usually get some pliers and pull down while using the extraction button on the opener. This always gets the cork out.
1910391
I had this happen recently. I carefully used the corkscrew on a Swiss Army Knife and rotated it gently until it gripped the broken tip. Then I pushed the release button down hard and the broken tip slid right out. Go slowly.
1701795
No don't saw it off! Remove the lencap. Then twist counter clockwise. And finally give it a slight squesse and pull. It doesn't come off easy but it does come off.