FastRack 5Q-TPXD-2HH9 Gilda Compression Corker

I've bottled three batches with this corker, and I'm pretty impressed. I've been using #9 corks, and even with the larger cork it takes care of business. Cleanup could be made easier by offering a quick disassembly so I can scrub the internals and the pump handle wobbles some, but it hasn't shown any sign of failure. If you're looking for something sturdier than a plunger corker or easier to use than a lever corker but don't have the space or desire for a floor corker, this is a great option.

Works but you better pack a lunch or bring a friend. It takes some finesse and some hand strength to compress the corks and to hold in place and press down. Maybe it was the type of corks I used but a few just got the top bits trimmed after not fully inserting.

This corker is fine, it truly is. Just know what you are getting, would be my advice. If you are going to be running a lot of #9 corks (and a lot of them) I would suggest you look into getting a floor corker. The Gilda Compression Corker works fine as advertised, but still being a hand-corker, it has it's moments. It is a little unwieldy in use, as you should probably have a partner helping stabilize the bottle while the cork is being inserted into the neck. For the price, it's great. For long term needs, go with a floor corker. That's next on my list.

This corker was poorly made. Every time I squeezed the cork the plastic handles popped like they would break off, not to mention how much muscle it took squeeze the handles together. Trying to line it up with the bottle and depress the plunger without spilling it was a challenge unto itself, I ended up having my daughter hold the bottle while I depressed the cork, which only seated half way down. I used size 9 corks which is what was listed as the approved cork size. Returned after trying 6 times unsuccessfully.

This is fine if you're only bottling a gallon batch of brew, but if you try to use it for a 5 gallon batch, or several small batches, it won't make it. I've used it for maybe 40 bottles total, and it is starting to break. It also takes a lot of strength to use, whether you wet the corks or not. We luckily got a standing corker used for the same cost.

I've had one of these before , virtually indestructible , easy to use and very handy! Would like to have a floor corker but don't have the room for such a large piece of equipment. Came as promised and works flawlessly. Highly recommend this to the home wine maker

DO NOT USE WITH SYNTHETIC CORKS. The handles are plastic and the handles break when trying to compress the cork. I'm sure it would work good with natural corks.

It isn't the easiest thing to use, but it's the best and most affordable way to cork for the home vintner. My husband and I team up to use it and neither one of are particularly strong so most people can probably handle it. We make maybe 30 bottles of wine a year so it's great.

Very cheaply made, broke the first time using it.