"Walter R." wrote in
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


electrical wire nuts.

I use a screw that fits snugly and turn it in until the smooth portion
is filling the opening. Works well. Nothing will make it last like
beofre it's opened, though. Once outside air gets in, ... .