Brownalemikie
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Just curious if any of you that use bench cappers actually bolt them to a bench or piece of wood to help with stability while capping. Thanks!
Mounting Bench Cappers.......
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Never have for capping or corking without any stability issues. Doesn't take a lot of force or awkward leverage to cap a bottle, so shouldn't give you problems.
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Brownalemikie
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Thank you for the speedy reply! So the capper stays in place while capping....what about when raising the handle, does it feel like it could tip over?
I have a Super Agata capper, the bench model. It doesn't do anything untoward as I raise the handle because my left hand is still holding the beer bottle.
If I had a permanent bench setup I might mount it to the bench, but not doing so doesn't limit its ability to cap.
If I had a permanent bench setup I might mount it to the bench, but not doing so doesn't limit its ability to cap.
Nope. Solid as a rock. Well close enough. I guess it depends on your specific capper, but most designed today are self-standing designs anyway.
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Brownalemikie
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Do you use the Super Agata or other brand?
I have a couple of older models. They have screw holes for mounting, but I've never used them. They both seem fine sitting on the counter. I keep one in the closet and they other is currently sitting on a credenza in my hobby room in case I feel the urge to bottle something from the keg.
You could mount it onto a 12x12" or so piece of 3/4" plywood, countertop material, etc., to give it a wider, more stable base.
Agata and Colonna. Colonna is very hard to find parts for.
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Brownalemikie
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Thanks guys, I have an old wood cutting board that is 10"X14"X5/8" thick. I'm gonna mount it on there for some stability.
flars
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I have the Super Agata mounted to a piece of 1 × 6 to make sure it doesn't move while capping. The board length is the width of my work bench. Use clamps at each end to hold the capper in place.
