Bench top capper?

TheRedDarren · Sep 27, 2015

Hi guys,
Can anyone recommend to me a decent bench top style capper?
My little handheld wilkos special is nearing it's end! I would like something of better quality and longevity really, does anyone have experience of a particularly good make or model?
Many thanks.

MyQul · Sep 27, 2015

How long have you been using the wilko's capper for? I only ask as I'm wondering how much use I can expect out of mine. I've been using it since january and it's still going strong

TheRedDarren · Sep 27, 2015

Ah fair play, it may last a bit longer then! I've had it from about June I think, it seems to be getting a bit 'looser' and a bit less able to cap. Especially some bottles like Guiness porters.
I also want something that'll let me cap a bit quicker.

alarmsparks · Sep 27, 2015

I don't have one I use the hit with a hammer cheaply it is nearly 3 years old. Basic but keeps going.

clibit · Sep 27, 2015

I've had my Wilko capper for a few years. Still going strong .

Chippy_Tea · Sep 27, 2015

TheRedDarren said:
Hi guys,
Can anyone recommend to me a decent bench top style capper?
.

Capper thread here - http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=52993&highlight=bench+capper

TheRedDarren · Oct 3, 2015

Thanks mate

Chippy_Tea · Oct 3, 2015

Let us know if you get one and how it compares.

Spapro · Oct 3, 2015

Got mine from the Malt Miller and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it: http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=558

Wouldn't go back to a mangler. The benchtop capper is quicker and safer to use and will cap any bottles including wychwood bottles.

Chippy_Tea · Oct 3, 2015

Out of interest (i don't use them) and in case anyone else was wondering do you have to clamp or screw it to the bench (or a piece of board) or is it free standing?

stevej · Oct 3, 2015

Chippy_Tea said:
Out of interest (i don't use them) and in case anyone else was wondering do you have to clamp or screw it to the bench (or a piece of board) or is it free standing?

You can use that model clamped and free standing:lol:

Leon103 · Oct 3, 2015

Spapro said:
Got mine from the Malt Miller and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it: http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=558

Wouldn't go back to a mangler. The benchtop capper is quicker and safer to use and will cap any bottles including wychwood bottles.

I can second this capper. :clap:

Spapro · Oct 4, 2015

Chippy_Tea said:
Out of interest (i don't use them) and in case anyone else was wondering do you have to clamp or screw it to the bench (or a piece of board) or is it free standing?

You can screw it to a bench, it has a hole in each corner of the base plate for the screws to go through.

I haven't screwed mine down, I just get it out for bottling, use it then pop it away until next time.

Chippy_Tea · Oct 4, 2015

Thanks.

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TheRedDarren · Oct 4, 2015

Well I've ordered this one.
I've ordered it with the 29mm collar too. I have nothing to bottle until after the next brew day so I'll let you know my thought on it then.

Also ordered this while I was at it!

Toffee · Oct 5, 2015

even if you don't screw them to a bench, at least attach to a small piece of wood. gives it a bit of stability.

Spapro · Oct 5, 2015

Toffee said:
even if you don't screw them to a bench, at least attach to a small piece of wood. gives it a bit of stability.

I think I will do that when I get a spare moment

thegoatboy · Oct 5, 2015

http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Automatic_Bench_crown_capper.html#a101331

this is currently sitting in my cart.....

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