Floor Corker Maintenance

[blackfin1]

I just bought an italian floor corker and was wondering if there is any maintenance, oiling or anything else that should be done to the machine?

I notice some moving parts especially the part that holds the corks, does this get oiled?

Thanks,
Sal

 

[UBB]

I just bought an italian floor corker and was wondering if there is any maintenance, oiling or anything else that should be done to the machine?

I notice some moving parts especially the part that holds the corks, does this get oiled?

Thanks,
Sal

make sure to wipe it down really well after every use, especially if you use k-meta on your corks. I failed to do this religiously and it is now costing me problems with rust.

 

[JohnT]

I would go so far as to that the thing outside, and hose it down to remove all k-meta. Towel dry before putting away.

 

[Rocky]

I have the Italian model too and I rinse it well after each use and blow it dry with compressed air. No problems with the unit.

 

[blackfin1]

Thanks Guys, I will do just that. I soak my corks in sanitizer (Star San) and I will have to wipe or blow dry.

Thanks Again,
Sal

 

[roadpupp]

So it's fair to say you are a "cork soaker", Sal?

http://vimeo.com/m/32616564

 

[blackfin1]

yes I have to say I soak my corks. Is this a good thing or bad thing?

Sal

 

[Rocky]

Sal, buddy, ignore Chad. In his good natured way, he is trying to trap you with innuendo. (No, that is not an Italian suppository!)

 

[blackfin1]

Thanks for watching my back, Rocky.
Your all right in my book!

Sal

 

[roadpupp]

Sal did you click the link? It is a bit of a tradition to play that clip when we discuss soaking vs not soaking. ( all in good fun)

Chad

 

[Lurker]

I wipe the business parts of my Italian floor corker with rubbing alcohol.

Lurker