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  How to Open a Wine Bottle | eHow.com
Holding the corkscrew as vertically and straight as possible, place the sharp end directly into the middle of the cork.
Keep turning the handle until the arms of the corkscrew are completely raised and the screw is well into the cork.
Avoid corkscrews that penetrate the cork with a solid, ridged metal screw, which won't grip a draw cork well and can tear it apart.
www.ehow.com /how_1715_open-wine-bottle.html   (923 words)

  
 EncycloWine: Encyclopedia for Wine Enthusiasts - Corkscrew
Corkscrews are necessary because corks themselves, being small and smooth, are difficult to grip and (elegantly) remove.
A sommelier knife or waiter's corkscrew is a corkscrew in a folding body similar to a pocket knife.
An arm extends to brace against the lip of the bottle for leverage when removing the cork, and a small hinged knife blade is housed in the handle end for removing the foil wrapping the neck of many wine bottles.
www.encyclowine.org /index.php?title=Corkscrew&printable=yes   (382 words)

  
 Corkscrew Styles - Corkscrew
Corkscrew styles have changed a great deal since then, though the terms used to describe corkscrew styles vary significantly from collectors to consumers.
Named for its uncanny resemblance to a seated rabbit, the rabbit corkscrew is one of the fastest and most efficient corkscrew styles available today.
Besides these corkscrew styles, there are always old favorites such as the waiter's corkscrew or cork pullers with thin metal legs that slide between the cork and the bottle.
www.homefurnish.com /gameroomgym/barware/corkscrewstyles.aspx   (480 words)

  
 Corkscrews and Wine Accessories - Corkscrew Collection   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The earliest patent issued for a corkscrew was granted in 1795 in England to the Reverend Samuel Henshall.
Their interest was to share knowledge of corkscrew finds through annual dissemination to other members of a photo of their six best finds together with knowledge of the artifact.
The popularity of the corkscrew collectible is witnessed by the growing number of books published on the subject, articles in journals, and a large number of internet web sites dedicated to corkscrews.
www.finelycorked.com /html/corkscrew_collection.html   (1066 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: )
While corkscrews existed prior to this date, Henshall's idea of using a button to facilitate the cork's withdrawal was ingenious.
The corkscrew on the was manufactured by the aforementioned John Hasselbring, and utilizes a walker bell to pull a cork.
A flynut corkscrew consists of a handle with a threaded shank and worm, a frame, and a "flynut." The worm is screwed into the cork with the top handle, then the flynut is turned clockwise which draws the cork out.
users.rcn.com /winedogs/corkscrews.htm   (2216 words)

  
 CorkscrewNet.com corkscrew collectors and enthusiasts meet here
Corkscrew collectors are called Helixophiles but in reality, they are just addicted to collecting these practical but "beautiful" devices.
Knowledge about corkscrews is hard to come by, what is valuable, what price to pay, what condition is acceptable, etc. just some of the questions answered here.
The Corkscrew Collector 3.6 is a program that was written as a companion to SCReWbase and is the software used by corkscrew collectors to keep track of their collections.
www.corkscrewnet.com   (418 words)

  
 Rogar's Estate Corkscrew
Based on an American patent from 1897, Rogar's Estate corkscrew is made from cast aluminum with a rich antique bronze finish.
Although this Rogar corkscrew is based on a design more than a century old, its current technology is 21st century.
Rogar's estate corkscrews are crafted in the USA and carry a one year limited warranty.
www.corkscrew-mart.com /rogars-estate.html   (174 words)

  
 Corkscrew Road Rural Community - Lee County Florida
While Corkscrew and Estero residents are disappointed by the County's recommendation, it's important to remember that the hearing examiner must consider all testimony prior to making a recommendation to the BOCC.
Corkscrew residents and friends are invited to write the US Fish and Wildlife Service to add your own observations about mining compatibility and habitat conservation for panthers and other endangered species in the Corkscrew area.
Corkscrew residents face growth - Residents along Corkscrew Road East, which cuts through mostly rural areas of southeastern Lee County, worry about the effect the growing number of trucks from mines along the road will have on their quiet communities.
www.corkscrewroad.com /index.htm   (3320 words)

  
 Alf's Corkscrew Page
The Annual General Meeting of the International Correspondence of Corkscrew Addicts for 2003 took place in Roanoke, Virginia.
Founded in the waning days of 2001, The Patpong Corkscrew Club is open to members of a wide variety of genders and nationalities.
ICCA is the International Correspondence of Corkscrew Addicts.
www.corkscrew-balloon.com /cork   (1097 words)

  
 Vancouver B and B Accommodations - Corkscrew Inn Bed and Breakfast - BC, Canada
Our guest rooms are furnished in distinctive styles complementing their theme corkscrews, and have en-suite bathrooms, cable television, telephones and a variety of luxury amenities.
Subjects related to the Kitsilano BandB Vancouver BC bed and breakfast accomodations at Corkscrew Inn BandB include Vancouver bed and breakfast, British Columbia bed and breakfasts and BC BandB lodgings.
Places to stay in Vancouver BC five star accommodation, and holiday Vancouver bed and breakfast vacation spots in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver British Columbia are presented.
www.corkscrewinn.com   (571 words)

  
 Corkscrew, Roller Coasters, All the Rides, Cedar Point
When it opened, Corkscrew was the first roller coaster ever to span a midway and was the first triple-looping scream machine in the world.
The Corkscrew gave 1,016,609 looping rides in 2006 and more than 54 million since it opened 31 years ago.
The Corkscrew is a high-speed, looping roller coaster which turns riders upside down three times.
www.cedarpoint.com /public/park/rides/coasters/corkscrew/index.cfm   (279 words)

  
 corkscrew: Blogs, Photos, Videos and more on Technorati
The Sveid Corkscrew is made of 18 karat gold for the lever - or platinum, if you prefer - and comes with the ‘bonus’ of getting your name engraved on the device and its box.
The corkscrew from Sveid has fifty-two pieces that form a puzzle-like corkscrew.
It is made of aviation titanium with a fingertip lever of 18 carat gold.The wooden presentation box is equally luxurious has a unique opener with invisible hinges.
www.technorati.com /tag/corkscrew   (534 words)

  
 Battery-Operated Corkscrew
If you enjoy drinking wine but have a history of broken or floating corks, the Battery-Operated Corkscrew is now available to ease your embarrassment.
The Battery-Operated Corkscrew requires four AA batteries, sold separately.
It is difficult to get the cork out of the bottle once the corkscrew has been put through the co"
www.smarthome.com /91331.html   (159 words)

  
 Corkscrew Centre for Antique Corkscrews
If you are looking for an antique corkscrew to complement your stock of wine, or are an established Collector adding to your collection then we may have just the corkscrew for you!.
The Corkscrew Centre will normally have a wide variety of antique corkscrews, champagne taps, books etc and a stock of up to 1000 ranging from simple corkscrews to rare types.
We have Collected Antique Corkscrews for over 22 years and all items are fully guaranteed with a no question return policy.
www.corkscrewcentre.com   (181 words)

  
 rabbit corkscrew, screwpull corkscrews
A good corkscrew being essential for full enjoyment of wine, we bring you a great selection of corkscrews at low prices.
We carry several lever model corkscrews (Metrokane Rabbit corkscrew, Screwpull and Swiftpull); several kinds of waiters corkscrews (Laguiole, Boomerang, Pulltap), several bench- and wall-mounted uncorking machines (Rogar's Estate corkscrew, Cedon, Dion, Zeus), and a complete Monopol corkscrew collection.
A superb waiter's corkscrew, now available in a variety of colors and designs.
www.corkscrew-mart.com   (165 words)

  
 The Virtual Corkscrew Museum
The Weekly Screw is The Virtual Corkscrew Museum's Current Weekly Newspaper.
I am currently auctioning 42 corkscrews on ebay.
If you would like to be added to the Museum email list for periodic notices of new exhibits and other news, click here.
www.bullworks.net /virtual.htm   (125 words)

  
 Corkscrew Keychain - 1ofaKindStuff.com
The corkscrew key-chain is yet another gem from Suck-UK.
It folds into a closed cylinder form to conveniently fit in your pocket, purse or handbag.
Then when it's time to crack open that bottle of wine it folds out into a fully functional corkscrew on demand.
www.1ofakindstuff.com /Corkscrew-Key-Chain.html   (85 words)

  
 How to Choose the Best Corkscrew
So we ask ourselves how to buy a corkscrew that will work the best, even for the fairer sex, if she is stuck without a Martian (us men) to delegate the bottle opening job to.
This two handled Italian patented corkscrew is a device that uses a gear and rack mechanism to turn the handles into efficient levers when pulling the cork.
This is the plainest Waiter's corkscrew and is the poorest performer because it is unable to adjust for the angular deflection caused by the lever rotation.
www.corkscrewnet.com /ParadiHowChooseCS.htm   (1694 words)

  
 Corkscrew Asteroids
The typical corkscrew path of an Earth Coorbital Asteroid.
And according to calculations it has been corkscrewing around Earth for 500 years--and may continue for another 500.
The asteroid's corkscrew path is lopsided and on June 10th it will dip within 3.4 million km of Earth, slightly closer than usual.
www.physorg.com /news69081286.html   (652 words)

  
 Trail Report - Corkscrew Gulch
Corkscrew Gulch Road offers some of the most beautiful scenic views in the San Juan region.
The road continues to a junction, with the main Corkscrew Road staying to the left.
The road leaves Corkscrew Gulch and circles around the base of Red Mountain #1 entering the mouth of Gray Copper Gulch.
www.narrowgauge.org /4x4/html/corkscrw.html   (1169 words)

  
 Corkscrew by Cuisinox   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Place the Corkscrew on the bottle and then, Squeeze in the side arms of the Corkscrew.
In order to remove the cork from the corkscrew, first push the lever down, hold the side arm and pull the lever upwards.
The spiral of the Corkscrew always remains inside the housing, which prevents any possible injury to the user.
www.kitchenniche.ca /corkscrew-5-p-919.html   (156 words)

  
 SOFIA Virtual Tour - Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Upon entering the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a dirt path guides you through the relatively dry and sandy soils of pinelands.
From Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s boardwalk, we spotted this male, white-tailed deer that had recently lost an antler, foraging in the wet prairie.
Navigate around this 360° view of the elevated boardwalk of the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary surrounded by cypress swamp.
sofia.usgs.gov /virtual_tour/corkscrew   (1053 words)

  
 Metrokane Black Houdini Corkscrew
Life is too short to drink ordinary wine, but it's also too short to open good wine with an ordinary corkscrew.
To use, clamp on the bottle and pull the top lever down, instantly inserting the corkscrew into the cork, then pull the same lever in the opposite direction, pulling out the cork, pull the lever further down to eject the cork.
All Houdini Corkscrews come in a sleek Lucite gift box that serves as a permanent storage case for the corkscrew, foil cutter and extra spiral.
www.tabletools.com /tabletools/showdetl.cfm?DID=6&Product_ID=5246   (233 words)

  
 Westwind Corkscrew Mine
Mining interests consider historic Corkscrew community guilty of "residential encroachment" - Greg Stuart, Urban Planner representing Westwind Corkscrew Mine submits some interesting comments and responses to proposed changes to the Lee LDC.
A new potential mining area map was proposed by attorneys on behalf of mining interests at a meeting of the Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee on Wednesday, May 15th.
Corkscrew residents protest proposed Lee mining plan - Corkscrew residents comment before Commission meeting.
www.corkscrewroad.com /westwind.htm   (1076 words)

  
 Cat profile for Corkscrew, a male American Shorthair
Meow - We'd love to share this portion of Catster with you, but first you'll need to login.
Corkscrew went through a few homes before me. He was adopted out of a shelter and sort of passed around for a bit.
He was kind of grumpy and liked to bite and attack me. It's taken awhile but now he's the sweetest cat ever and loves cuddling.
www.catster.com /cats/57486/sniff   (135 words)

  
 Corkscrew Swamp   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Your admission to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, which is paid by your lab fee, will cover your admission for any part of the day, in addition to class time.
National Audubon Society's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is like no where else on Earth.
Some of the last remaining old growth bald cypress is found here along with freshwater prairies and pine flatwoods communities.
ruby.fgcu.edu /courses/cnewcomb/Corkscrew.htm   (603 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Screwpull S1200-1A Table Model & Foilcutter Gift Set, Black: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The worms were always too thick and never sharp enough; the rings meant to keep the opener on the bottle neck had a tendency to slip or list, leading to a crooked insertion.
First there was a "rule" for using a corkscrew, which was that the screw must not pierce the bottom of the cork.
At the time I thought $20 was a lot to pay for a corkscrew, but after using it at least once a week for the past 12 years I can't imagine using another type of wine opener.
www.amazon.com /Screwpull-S1200-1A-Table-Model-Foilcutter/dp/B00004S7UZ   (1403 words)

  
 Metrokane Houdini Corkscrew Review at Epinions.com
The Metrokane Houdini Corkscrew comes packaged in a gray-colored plastic tray, and includes a separate foil cutter and an extra corkscrew spiral as a replacement should it be necessary.
But the motion is smooth, the corkscrew handles are large and easy to grip, and you can really get some great leverage which makes it easy.
Just one motion and the corkscrew is fully into the cork, pull back and the cork is out of the bottle, one more motion and the cork is off the corkscrew.
www.epinions.com /content_118420835972   (1059 words)

  
 corkscrew
Corkscrew is a tool for tunneling SSH through HTTP proxies.
Corkscrew has been tested against several proxies requiring HTTP authentication.
Bugs and other general silliness can be directed to (Pat Padgett) agroman@agroman.net.
www.agroman.net /corkscrew   (117 words)

  
 How do you do the CorkScrew Boondoggle stitch?
Also referred to as "SuperTwist", the CorkScrew Stitch is nothing more than THREE Circle Stitches side by side.
To start this stitch, you'll need four strands of boondoggle, three of the same length, and a fourth that is approximately 1½ times as long as one of the first three.
For me, I can get almost two inches of corkscrew when my shorter strands are three feet long each.
www.boondoggleman.com /prj_corkscrew_stitch.htm   (387 words)

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