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J
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by J » 20 Aug 2014, 12:06
Having trouble sourcing old fashioned cork stoppers. I've always had a big stash of them on hand, but lately we've been using them and can't find where to buy more.
Any ideas?
J
superbug
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by superbug » 20 Aug 2014, 12:45
maybe try genie educational science. hope that helps.
Superbug
tigger
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by tigger » 20 Aug 2014, 13:51
i had the same problem 3 years ago. In the end we approached a winery and purchased some from them. unfortunately they are all the one size but fine for what we use them for.
Tigger
J
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by J » 20 Aug 2014, 13:53
Thanks, I'll check it out.
dss8386
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by dss8386 » 21 Aug 2014, 08:43
I purchase my corks from brewing shop. There not overly expensive and even diameter at both ends. If not, try craft/arts store, sometime they stock those weird items.
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rae
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by rae » 21 Aug 2014, 09:29
One of the regular science suppliers in Sydney have corks of various sizes. I will PM you with the name.
J
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by J » 21 Aug 2014, 11:31
Thank you, everybody, for your replies. I will probably try the brewing shops as they seem to be the cheapest. And some even have the tapered corks, which is what I am after.
J
Debbie
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by Debbie » 21 Aug 2014, 12:05
J
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by J » 21 Aug 2014, 12:08
That sounds like a great plan, Debbie, and I may well do that anyway. Unfortunately the corks will not be the ones I want, but what the heck?
Debbie
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by Debbie » 21 Aug 2014, 12:15
Lyn
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by Lyn » 22 Aug 2014, 10:23
Try Omega Scientific for corks. There is an online catalogue and you will find what you need there. But the party idea sounds like fun too.
noona
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by noona » 22 Aug 2014, 10:52
Julie
I will help you drink the wine so buy red please
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J
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by J » 22 Aug 2014, 12:46
Aaaaahhhhh!!
I think I've created a monster topic!!
Rita
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by Rita » 22 Aug 2014, 12:51
Livingstone has them in their catalogue on page 173. All different sizes.
RosalieL
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by RosalieL » 23 Jan 2025, 09:44
superbug wrote: ↑ 20 Aug 2014, 12:45
maybe try genie educational science. hope that helps.
Superbug
Does anyone know if this company still exists? I've tried the website but it's blocked from work.