Recent content by ccaissie

Okay. so the recommended size for a 17mm bore would be the #5? is that the correct compressed fit? Speaking as a machinist, the amount of "interference" is the key to a proper assembly.

Not especially heavy, but you are probably right. They have a flange which would work to hold the wire bail. If I cork them what size? #7 or #8? Thanks, c

Another newbie question...best way to soak off labels? Some seem pretty tough and won't easily come off. Long soak? Water and soap? Concentrated Nitric Acid?

I'm getting ready to bottle 6 gals of Sauvignon Blanc, my first time with a real wine brew, and I have several types of bottles. I expect to down them in a year or so. I'm ok with buying screw caps for most of the bottles on hand. Likewise, ok with corking the dozen commercial bottles I have...