Seeking domestic or international manufacturer of spiral wire
corkscrews (corkpullers for wine, etc). Not the auger type, and just
the metal portion. Especially interested to find companies that can
produce the opposite end to our specifications (the part that goes
into the handle). Ideally, the end would be of a larger diameter than
the wire spiral, and could be threaded per our spec. Also seeking
companies with smaller minimum orders (500-1500 pieces).

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Request for Question Clarification by ericynot-ga on 24 Jan 2003 12:45 PST

Hi culturejam,

I have located a couple of excellent potential sources for your
corkscrew wires, and have emails out to both to verify that they can
accommodate your requirements. This may take overnight due to time
zone differences.

Here's a photo I've uploaded so you can have a preview look at some of
what I've found: http://www.villagephotos.com/viewpubimage.asp?id_=1433315&selected=146048

In the meantime, would you tell me a little more about exactly what
you mean by "auger type"? I don't want to post an answer for you
that's not completely responsive.

Thanks,

ericynot-ga

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Clarification of Question by culturejam-ga on 24 Jan 2003 13:43 PST

ericynot-
thanks for the photo. By auger type, I am referring to #130 in the
photo. These are formed by forging or machining a large diameter rod.
The wire spiral is formed by wrapping a smaller diameter wire around a
mandrel. The latter is preferred by wine enthusiasts as it does not
displace much cork material.

In your photo, #163 would work if threaded. #102 is almost exactly
what we are seeking. Ideally it would have a longer shank, but that is
something we can take up with the manufacturer. thanks for your work
so far, and I look fwd to your answer.

Regards,
culturejam

Greetings culturejam-

I have located  six sources for corkscrew worms.

 Aardvark Engineering
can provide a corkscrew to your specifcation, based on our standard
screw, in any quantity, for very competitve prices. We can supply a
basic raw screw to a fully finished product to any area of the world.
Customer definable overall length, screw core diameter and screw
length.
The corkscrew shank can be machined, cross drilled, slotted or
threaded to accomodate the customers own handle or mechanism.
Optional finish, the corkscrew can be supplied raw, chrome plated or
with any surface finish to the customers specifcation.  An elegant
narrow core screw is also available.
http://www.aardvark-eng.co.uk/products/corkscrews.htm

Email:info@aardvark-eng.co.uk
Telephone:
01562-700845
Mail: Aardvark Engineering Ltd
New House Farm
Belbroughton Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JH
United Kingdom 
Website: www.aardvark-eng.co.uk


Rainer Usbeck
Mechanische Küchengeräte
Wolffstraße 11
D-98587 Steinbach-Hallenberg
Tel.: (036847) 4 24 08
Fax: (036847) 4 27 20
Email: usbeck@t-online.de
http://www.trimm.de/usbeck/page_03.htm


Firma Norbert Holland-Cunz
Mechanische Werkstätte
Herstellung von Korkenzieherspiralen aller Art
Kälberzeil 14
D 98587 Steinbach-Hallenberg 
Tel. (03 68 47) 3 25 97
Fax (03 68 47) 4 28 46
E-Mail: Holland-Cunz@korkenzieherspiralen.de 
http://www.korkenzieherspiralen.de/englisch.htm

Zanatta
Steel spiral for corkscrew
TTA: Via del Volontariato, 8/10/12 - 25060 - Cogozzo di Villa Carcina
- BS - Italy - Tel. Fax.:+39.030 802728 
E-mail: info@zanatta.net
http://www.zanatta.net/

Morel-Bellem
http://www.morel-bellein.com/gpoche.htm
Manufactures all types of spirals compatible with all types of handles
and materials.. All dimensions are available.
Zl Racine
63550 Pakkaduc, France



corkscrew.com shows small quanties for hobbyists on this page, but may
be a source for bigger orders
http://www.corkscrew.com/salespage_misc.html

Search strategies: corkscrews; corkscrew spirals; corkscrew worms;
corkscrew helix; steel worm; steel sprials;
all of the prior with "manufacturer"

If you have questions about this response or require additional
information, please post a Request for Clarification before rating
this answer.

Nellie Bly
Google Answers Researcher

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Request for Answer Clarification by culturejam-ga on 24 Jan 2003 20:05 PST

The Aardvark corkscrews are of the auger type, which we do not want.
Also, are the other companies able to provide a custom end similar to
the photograph's #102? It is not clear from the websites if they do.
If this is beyond the scope of the original question, i can repost (or
tip handsomely:) Thanks.

Regards,
culturejam

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Clarification of Answer by nellie_bly-ga on 24 Jan 2003 22:26 PST

Hi-

Please look at http://www.zanatta.net/spiral_corkscrew.htm and tell me
if item
100.20 or 100.40 isn't close to what you are seeking.

I've e-mailed Rainer Usbeck and Morel-Bellein to verify that they
supply threaded shafts. I'd not anticipate a reply before Monday.

Norbert Holland-Cunz manufactures #102.

I can telephone corkscrew.com on Monday, if you wish, but they seem
the least likely source.

And we've eliminated Aardvark ( I apologize, it should not have been
included to begin with.)

Nellie Bly

Good job.