The competitors within the realm of apple press/fruit press offers consumers many opportunities for purchasing wood presses. There are defiantly a lot of wood presses and very few metal presses. Listed below are major competitors with in the apple press industry.
Companies:
Happy Valley Cider Press
About Happy Valley Cider Press Company
Wanday and Ray Stagg own Happy Valley Cider Press. It is located in Paola, Kansas. They have been in the business of building presses for over 25 years. They offer a one year full warranty on all their products and an addition 10 year extended warranty at the cost of the customer. They claim, “ Our Cast Iron Grinde has provedn itself to be the best in the market today (About Us, 1).
Products:
1) The American Harvester Cider Mill and Wine Press
“By the early 1900s, the double-tub model cider mill was by far the most popular. The American Harvester mill has an advantage in design that allows both the grinding and squeezing to take place at the same time. Also, the grinding unit on the American Harvester reduces apples to a "pulp like" consistency which allows a more efficient "press".
In short, the American Harvester will produce the most cider from the least amount of apples in the shortest amount of time... better than any hand operated unit on the market!
Our experience shows that two people working at a comfortable pace can easily grind and squeeze 50 gallons of cider in an afternoon.”
This product as they claim is “better than any hand operated unit on the market!” Also, they claim it is easy to use and can easily do 50 gallons in a short amount of time. They also have that claim that the press can grin the whole apple with ease, and that you do not need to push them down.
Technical Specifications:
FRAME: The four leg construction is of rugged laminated hardwood. All joints are dadoes and cross-bolted for full structural rigidity.
WOOD FINISH: ALL PRESSES COME UNFINISHED! You will need to protect it with varnish, lacquer, Poxy Coating or EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel.
SCREW: The Acme-threaded press screw is 1 1/2" in diameter, 22" long, and passes through a heavy cast iron cross arm. Pressure is applied to a reinforced pressing-disc which fits inside the tub. Attached to the bottom of the screw is a cast iron foot which distributes the pressure to the pressing-disc.
TUBS: The two hardwood tubs have beveled staves for easy cleaning, are 12” high, 13 1/2” in diameter, and are banded with heavy steel hoops. The capacity of each tub is equivalent to a box of "pulped" apples. Two juice racks included with each American Harvester.”
GRINDER: The 5 1/2" diameter terpolymer of ABS cylinder has 8 serrated stainless steel knives. The specially designed grinding box is all cast iron. Operation is made smooth, fast and easy by the use of a 18 lb. cast iron flywheel attached to the grinding shaft.
Cost of American Harvester: $799. Ten year Extended Warranty is an additional $99.
(American Harvester, 1)
2) Homesteader- Single Tube Cider and Wine Press
“The "Homesteader" is a single-tub cider or wine press with the same basic frame and press screw assembly as our double-tub model. It has been specifically designed as an all-purpose fruit press which is capable of grinding and efficiently squeezing apples, grapes and other fruits and vegetables.
The "Apple Eater" grinding attachment is conveniently mounted on the back of the press - allowing the "pulped" fruit to fall directly into the tub for squeezing (however, this attachment can be mounted independent of the press, allowing both press and grinding operations to take place at the same time!)
Technical Specifications:
FRAME: The frame is constructed of rugged laminated hardwood. All joints are dadoed and cross-bolted for full structural rigidity.
WOOD FINISH: ALL PRESSES COME UNFINISHED! You will need to protect it with varnish, lacquer, Poxy Coating or EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel.
SCREW: The Acme-threaded press screw is 1 1/2" in diameter, 22" long, and passes through a heavy cast iron cross arm. Pressure is applied to a reinforced press-disc which fits inside the tub. Attached to the bottom of the screw is a cast iron foot which distributes the pressure to the press-disc.
TUBS: The hardwood tub has beveled staves for easy cleaning, it is 12" high, 13 1/2" in diameter, and is banded with heavy steel hoops. The capacity is equivalent to a box of "pulped" apples. One juice rack included with each Homesteader.
GRINDER: The 5 1/2" diameter terpolymer of ABS cylinder has 8 serrated stainless steel knives. The specially designed grinding box is all cast iron. Operation is made smooth, fast and easy by the use of a 18 lb. cast iron flywheel attached to the grinding shaft.
Price: $659 for unit and an additional $99 for a ten year extended warranty. (Homesteader, 1)
3) Pioneer Junior- Now Everyone can own a Cider Press!
This press is a small and less expensive cider press for the homeowner with only a few trees.
It works as well as the larger version. Presses a half bushel of whole apples at a time. No need to peel or cut up the apples - the grinder does it all. Made with grade #2 pine (has some bark on edges) and Baltic birch plywood. Comes mostly assembled. Includes a pressing bag and EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel. Just bolt it together and you have everything you need to make pure, delicious cider.
Our tests have produced over one gallon of pure delicious cider per pressing!
Technical Specifications:
Made with grade #2 pine (has some bark on edges) and Baltic birch plywood. Come mostly assembled.
Includes a pressing bag and EZ-DO.
Just bolt it together and you have everything you need to make pure, delicious cider.
Price: $449. Additional $79.00 for a ten year extended warranty. (Pioneer Junior, 1)
Midwest Supplies
About Midwest Home brewing and Winemaking Supplies Company
WHO? Midwest is one of the largest retail home brew and wine making supply shops in the United States. Our employees have years of home brewing and wine making experience from extracted brewing to all grain brewing. Our staff can also formulate beer recipes and wine recipes. We can answer all your questions about home brewing and home wine making. Our employees have made 1000's of batches of beer and wine!
WHAT? Our inventory is huge. Rarely will you find that we are out of an homebrew or wine making product. Our malt extract, hops and yeast arrive weekly, guaranteeing freshness. We are "THE KING OF KITS". We are constantly brewing and fine tuning our selection of home brewing recipe kits.
WHY? Why do we give out so many free home brewing and winemaking DVD's? Because it helps to see someone demonstrating beer and winemaking techniques on video. This takes any guess work out of these hobbies and will give you more consistent results. Intermediate to advanced brewers will appreciate this video as well. We decided to make our beer recipe kits available nationally because of our customers. They kept telling us how the quality and selection of our recipe kits are better than any they had seen locally and nationally. After checking out every single home brewing web site on the internet and getting a catalog from each outlet, we think they are right. We are proud of our selection.
WHERE? Our NEW store address is 5825 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone - 1 (952) 925-9854
Toll Free - 1 (888) 449-BREW (2739)
Shipping Center - 1 (888) 449-2739
Fax - 1 (952) 925-9867
WHEN? Our orders are shipped FedEx directly from our store on a daily basis. With our FedEx tracking system we'll know exactly where your product is from the time it leaves our store until it arrives at your home. We charge you exactly what FedEx charges us. That saves you money! Some shops dramatically inflate their prices and offer free shipping, while others set shipping rates based on the dollar amount purchased. Either way you end up paying inflated prices. Compare suppliers and save money with Midwest! We offer a 30 day money back guarantee. (About Us, Midwest 1).
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Pleasant Hill Grain- Nebraska
Products
Built with skill and quality construction for generations of enjoyment. The Country Estate fruit press is solidly built, with quality features that ensure enjoyable use and long service. Pressing apple or grape juice is so easy, and the product so delicious, your only regret will be that you didn't discover this fun pastime years earlier!
1) County Estate Fruit Press
5.2 Gallons. Cost of $299.99
Features of the Country Estate fruit press:
• Ratchet turns easily on 1" diameter Acme screw & exerts high crushing pressure
• Compact design stores easily
• Durable frame & pan of high strength steel with beautiful food-grade finish
• Strong hardwood pressing basket has factory-applied sealant
• Pressing basket splits in two parts in 10 seconds for easy cleanup
• 5.2 gallon fruit capacity
• Fruit press has wide, low stance for great stability
• Fruit press works equally well for apples, grapes, other fruits, wine press
• Assembles in minutes without tools
• Cleans up fast with a garden hose
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Basket dimensions: 14.75" H x 11.5" OD x 10.25" ID (inside diameter)
• Includes split hardwood pressing plate and six hardwood pressing blocks
• Dimensions: 36.5" H x 18 " W x 18" D exclusive of handle
• Weight: 49 lbs
2) The Maximizer™ Fruit Press: Premium features, construction & capacity
Commercial quality, larger-capacity presses: Whether you have a few apple trees or a full orchard or vineyard, the Maximizer provides the top quality construction and superior design features you want. To call the Maxmizer's construction stout would be an understatement... this is the Sherman Tank of fruit presses. Its frame has the strength to withstand tremendous pressure, and the acme-threaded forcing screw and solid ratchet mechanism make it easy to create that pressure. (The forcing screw is 1" diameter on the 5.3 gallon model & 1-1/4" diameter for the 9.5 gallon model.) With a Maximizer press you can quickly and easily develop pressures that will send other presses to the wood-scrap heap. And higher pressure spells higher juice yields and more production in less time.
Fast tip-off design: With the pull of a single pin, the Maximizer's upper yoke tips fully out of your way for full basket loading-and-unloading access. The speed and convenience of this design can't be overstated for high volume operation.
Best materials: A frame made of 3/16" wall thickness steel tubing combines with a solid oak pressing basket and stainless steel pan to make the Maximizer a press you'll enjoy using for many years.
Features of the Maximizer fruit press:
• Reversible ratchet turns large-diameter Acme screw & creates extreme pressure with little effort
• 3/4" high strength solid steel handle
• Commercial duty construction of 3/16" wall thickness steel tubing
• Full stainless steel juice pan with 1" drain pipe
• Heavy duty solid oak basket
• Upper frame yoke tips 90° to side easily for full basket access
• Two models: 5.3 gallon or 9.5 gallon pulp capacity
• Wide, low stance for great stability
• Fruit press works equally well for apples, grapes, other fruits, wine press
• Assembles in minutes without tools
• Cleans up fast with a garden hose
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Basket dimensions: 14.75" H x 11.5" OD x 10" ID (inside diameter)
• Includes steel-reinforced hardwood pressing plate
• Modular design disassembles quickly without tools for easy handling
• Oak basket staves should be sealed before first use
Maximizer™ Fruit Press Specifications
.Model 20 Liter Model (5.3 Gallons) 36 Liter Model (9.5 Gallons)
Frame Dimensions 36" H x 19.5" W x 15.25" D 38" H x 19.5" W x 15.25" D
Basket Dimensions 10.5" ID x 14" H 12.5" ID x 17" H
Net Machine Weight 86 lbs. 108 lbs.
Cost: 20 Liter- $379.99. 36 Liter- $549.99
Frame swings open for fastest, easiest reloading.
Press frame construction is full commercial duty, with 3/16" tubing walls and 3/4" solid steel connector pins. (Pleasant Hill, 1)
Northern Tool and Equipment
1) Double Ratchet Fruit and Wine Press, Model# 05-0101
Cost; $299.99
Use the double ratchet fruit and wine press to make healthy, fresh fruit juices or wine at home! This easy-to-use press is ideal for grapes, apples and other fruits. Double ratcheting head allows you to apply ample pressure with ease.
ADDITIONAL SPECS
• Cast iron double ratcheting head to press with greater pressure
• 16-quart cage capacity
Common Usage Fruit press
Capacity (qt.) 16
Ratchet Head Yes
Material Type Cast iron head with enameled steel base and hardwood construction
Dimensions O.D. x H (in.) 21 1/2 x 36
Manufacturer Warranty 12 months limited parts / No labor
Ship Weight 59.2 lbs
Item# 304518
(Double Ratchet, 1)
Kitchen Kraft- The Food Crafters Supply
Fruit and Wine Press
Fresh apple juice made at home is unbelievably sweet and good. Pressing apples is a wonderful a family project with a very sweet reward in the end. You’ll probably be sneaking sips before the pressing is complete. Load crushed fruit into the barrel cage, ratchet down the press and the juice is squeezed out of apples, pears and grapes. The heavy-duty, powder-coated cast iron, double ratcheting head presses with more force and pressure which eases the labor. Even kids can help squeeze the apples. The 16-quart capacity cage sits on a stand with easy pour bottom spout to catch the juice. The base is enameled steel and the cage is hardwood, 36” tall x 21-1/2” in diameter. Quicky and easy clean-up, one year manufacturer’s warranty. (Fruit and Wine Press, 1)
Homeciderpress.com
Cider Press Details
The press is 27" high by 13" wide. The pressing chamber is 9" in diameter by 11" high.
• Powerful mechanical ratchet head
• hardwood pressing blocks
• treated hardwood pressing chamber
• solid steel and cast iron with a thick enamel finish
• full-seam welds
• pre-drilled feet for mounting
• reversible ratchet head provides extra crushing power.
• easy to clean and store
• simple to use
• durable, time-tested design
• lots of fun!
(How to Order, 1)
Correll Cider Presses
Welcome to the Correll Cider Press website. I have been refining my cider press design since 1973, and have hand-made over 3400 high-quality presses! These are the original Correll Cider Presses still manufactured by Bob Correll.
Correll Cider presses come in two models, the Heirloom and Standard, each in five sizes. The presses are easy to operate and easy to clean.
Features:
• Presses are manufactured using Eastern Ash from Michigan and Kentucky
• All presses come complete with two baskets, two filter bags, and are finished with a durable non-toxic finish. They are mounted on wheels and have handles for easy moving. (All you need to provide are a juice-collecting container, apples and cider storage containers.) They all include a direct-drive motor (no belts to break or backs to throw out!).
• All fabricated parts are American made. The thrust bearing at the bottom of the press screw insures smooth turning even under great pressure.
• Specially sharpened pulping knives are designed to break up the juice cells, producing more juice-up to 3.5 gallons per standard bushel of apples. Older presses and some currently on the market average 1 to 2 gallons from the same bushel.
• It takes only about 3 minutes from whole apples to juice on any size press.
All presses have removable hoppers for cleaning and storage. Removing hopper reduces overall height by 9".Correll cider presses can be used to press pears or grapes, as well. Solid-type table grapes can be pressed rapidly. Slip-skin varieties (Concord or Niagara) require pressing in several stages over an hour or two, using a filter bag. Do not press stone fruits through the shredder without first removing ALL the pits first. Anything hard will severely damage the grinder knives.
Press Descriptions
Listed below are the five sizes now offered. Standard and Heirloom models are offered. Standard models include some exterior plywood. Heirloom presses are solid hardwood throughout. Both standard and Heirloom presses are ash.
1. Junior Cider Gem
Standard weighs about 100 pounds; Heirloom about 140 pounds. (Weight will vary on all presses offered.) All presses come with two baskets and are mounted on wheels at no extra cost. Junior comes with 6 inch wheels, a 4" shredder with a 1/4 hp motor, and measures overall about 42 inches long, 35 inches high, and 23 inches wide. Junior baskets are 10 inches high, and 7 1/2 inches ID. Expect two to three quarts per squeeze. ACME pressing screw shaft is 1 inch.
2. Medium
Standard weighs about 135 pounds, Heirloom about 160 pounds. Overall length is 48", 39" high and 25" wide. Baskets are 12" high, 8 1/4" ID, holds three gallons of shredded apples, and squeezes about 1 to 1 1/2 gallons per squeeze. It has a 5" shredder, 1/4 hp motor, and 6" wheels. Acme screw shaft is 1". Medium and Medium Plus are my most requested models.
3. Medium Plus
New offering for 2001. Built as high as a Medium, but as wide and long as a Large. Accommodates baskets that hold 4 gallons of shredded pulp. Medium holds 3 gallons, Large 5 gallons. It has a 6" shredder and a 1/3 hp motor. Advantages: more capacity than a Medium, and easier to use for shorter people, and older and younger helpers. My personal press is a Medium Plus.
4. Large
Standard weighs about 160 pounds; Heirloom 190 pounds. Large is 54" long, 42" high, and 27" wide. Baskets are 14" high, and 9 3/8" ID. Presses close to 2 gallons per squeeze. Acme screw shaft size is 1 1/8". Large has 7" wheels, 6" shredder, 1/3 hp motor.
5. Jumbo
Standard weighs about 200 pounds, Heirloom about 225 pounds. Jumbo is 58" long, 45" high, and 29" wide. Baskets are 16" high and 11 3/8" ID. Presses close to 3 gallons per squeeze. Acme screw shaft is 1 1/4". Jumbo has 8" wheels, 7" shredder, and 1/2 hp motor. Jumbo baskets hold close to a 40 pound bushel of shredded apples. Juice quantity is dependent on how juicy the apples are. 450 gallons in one day has been reported for the Jumbo. (Press Descriptions, 1)
Correll Cider Presses
24791 Warthen Road,
Elmira, Oregon 97437
Phone: (541) 935-3825
Cider Press Manufacturing by Robert V. Correll
(Correll Apple Press, 1)
Homestead Harvest
The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is Built Strong! Ideal apple press for your cider making needs.
Price: $465.99 Genuine Jaffrey Cider / Wine / Fruit Press / Presses With or Without Apple Grinder
• Provides Total Stability Under Grinding and Pressing Action.
• Easily Transforms Bushels of Fruit into Flowing Juices.
• Built to Last Through Family Generations.
Making cider with the Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is so much fun from start to finish, everyone at your house will want a turn at this powerful, easy-to-use tool! .
First, you'll be happily surprised at how easy it is to operate the rugged stainless-steel toothed grinder � it takes just minutes to reduce a bushel of apples to juice-filled pulp Then, with the pressing tub loaded, you slowly begin turning the massive pressing screw � and watch faces around you light up with anticipation as the fresh, sparkling cider begins flowing into your collecting bucket.
And the flavor of those newly-pressed juices is beyond compare! After tasting pure, completely natural apple cider you've made yourself, you'll never go back to "store bought" ...So much better for kids and grownups than sugary soft-drinks.
This rugged hand-crafted fruit press holds 1 bushel of fruit. Soft fruits are placed directly into pressing tub for squeezing. Hard fruits are first dropped whole into the grinder where the flywheel is used to effortlessly grind the fruit for pressing. No need to peel or slice fruit. Pulp falls directly into tub for squeezing. With minimum effort the pressing handle is then used to squeeze pulp filtering the juices through a nylon pressing bag and releasing it through a spout.
Excellent For Pressing apples, grapes, pears, pitted plums, apricots and cherries to make sparkling ciders, juices and wines.
Solid and Versatile
Genuine Jaffrey Presses have been built in Kansas since 1983 with satisfied customers across the USA. Each press is solidly crafted with a maple frame and cast iron grinder for years of enjoyment. And, your purchase is covered by a one-year limited warranty and money back guarantee.
Features
• Heavy duty 1" diameter pressing screw with Acme thread exerts a powerhouse of pressure with a minimum effort. Four threads per inch permit fast travel.
• Grinder bolts to press frame. A hardwood drum studded with eight rows of stainless steel teeth is mounted on a steel crankshaft inside the cast iron casing. (Grinder can be easily removed from press and mounted on a sawhorse or other support, allowing one person to grind fruit, another to press juices.)
• Heavy cast-iron flywheel with hardwood handle rotates drum mounted on steel shaft -- all perfectly balanced for smooth, easy grinding.
• Large steel-banded pressing tub will hold up to one bushel of pulp inside the fitted, fine-mesh pressing bag. It will keep the skins, stems and pulp inside the bag letting only the juice flow through. You must order them extra as they are not included with the press
• Entire press frame and tub are now SOLID MAPLE for super strength. You must apply a final finish of our one part epoxy coating or varnish, lacquer or mineral oil.
• Uprights of sturdy maple and the extra wide-stance legs provide total stability under grinding and pressing action.
• Sliding collecting tray with bottom juice drain.
Ciders and juices for year round enjoyment
You can make this handsome press the centerpiece of a festive cider making party � celebrate autumn by inviting friends and neighbors to bring their own apples and join the fun...Or, get the whole family involved in making a year's supply of cider for your freezer in just one afternoon...Or, buy fresh fruit in bulk and store it pressing "out of season" any time of year!
If you enjoy making your own wines at home, you'll find the Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is ideal for quickly transforming a variety of fruits into juices for fermenting ...Make good old-fashioned hard cider for an array of warming winter drinks...Turn out mouthwatering treats like apple butter, boiled cider jelly, mulled cider or cider cake (we'll provide the recipes), all with cider from your Press.
You'll be amazed at all the ways you can use this versatile tool. And it's so much fun to use, you won't want to put it away. Youngsters can turn this efficient Press into a real moneymaker, producing gallons of cider for neighborhood sales. It's a great tool for community gardeners, small commercial orchards and garden clubs. (The Genuine, 1)
Genuine Jaffrey Old Fashioned Table Wine / Cider / Fruit Press
Cost: $259.99
Dimensions:
9 in. x 11 in. tub.
11 in. x 20 in. overall press size.
Manufacturer Information:
Powerful pressing and grinding systems that transform bushels of fruit into sparkling ciders and juices with surprisingly little effort - and in such a short time you'll keep wanting to do more! Just a few turns of the hand-wheel, and the shredded fruit - laden with juice - begins spilling into the tub. Fruit must be ground or shredded, not simply squashed to produce cider, and these grinders are equipped to prepare fruit for pressing. Once the tub is full, fold the ends of the bags and cover it with the round wooden platen, lower the pressing screw into its socket then begin turning. Almost at once your cider begins trickling into the collecting tray. Home-made cider without additives and preservatives.
The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press are built strong enough to withstand thousands of pounds of pressure.
**One Year Warranty**
If, for any reason within one year from date of purchase, you are dissatisfied with your cider press at any time, the manufacturer promises to repair or replace it, or refund your money less the freight, whichever you choose. (The Genuine, 1)
Cabela’s
Cedar Wine Press
The screw-down method of pressing is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to tap the natural tastes of your favorite fruits for tasty beverages made at home. Simply place the fruits in the juicing basket, cover them with the wood pressing board and crank the handle down. As the board squeezes the fruit, the juice escapes through the wooden slats down to a built-in spout for mess-free removal. The ratchet mechanism provides leverage and power to extract the maximum amount of juice. Tripod base has bolt-down feet for easy one-person operation. Powder-coated cast-iron construction resists rust and deterioration caused by the citric acids and sugars found in most fruits.
Overall dimensions: 36-1/2"H x 16" dia.
Cost: $199.99
(Cedar Wine, 1)
The Sausage Maker Inc.
Fruit and Wine Press
Cost: $235.99
Description: Make healthy, fresh fruit juices, ciders and wines right at home. This Fruit & Wine Press combines modern technology and old world tradition to create a simple and fun tool for your family, so you can now begin your own traditions. The instruction manual also includes great recipes for Syrups, Ciders, Sauces, Wines and More. Why pay for expensive wines that are nothing more than fermented grape juice behind a brand-name label? Make the type of wine that you like for a fraction of the price.
Product Details:
• 36" High
• 21 1/2" Rim Diameter
• Inner Bucket, 14" High
• 16 quart capacity
• Cast iron hardware resists rusting
• Easy one-person operation
• Hardwood cage eliminates the need for maintenance
(Fruit and Wine Press, Sausage, 1)
Quality Wine and Ale Supplies
Wine Presses - Grape Crushers - Destemmers
RED IS THE COLOR WE HAVE AT THIS TIME. GRAPE PRESS with STAND - SIZE 25 - 10x14 Basket - 50lb Capacity. Ships oversize UPS. yz0608abmeti
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Aluminum / Stainless Steel Fruit Press - Basket 9 inch x 8 inch
Ratchet Press - Fruit Press - Grape Press - Truck Freight if applicable is NOT included in price. Unlike table top & screw style fruit presses that use a moving screw & plate, these presses use a stationary threaded shaft with a ratcheting head to do the pressing with a greater amount of pressure, torque & capacity. Select a press that will meet your pressing requirements. Generally, 2 cases of grapes will yield 6 gallons of wine. Each case of grapes weighs approximately 36 pounds. A No. 30 press will accommodate 2 cases of grapes at one pressing. Grape press includes: 1) A pressed steel base with threaded shaft & drain pan. 2) Split wood basket with metal bands, hinges & pins. 3) Wood pressing plate & wood blocks. 4) Ratcheting head with metal locking keys. Ship via truck only. FREIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED ON #30 AND LARGER PRESSES. You will be CHARGED separately for freight charges. If you want a freight quote please email us with the item number and your zip code. Made in Italy.
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Retail store: 108 S. Elkhart Ave. | Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Office: 530 E. Lexington Ave. Suite 115 | Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Phone: (574) 295-9975 | E-mail: info@homebrewit.
(Wine Press, 1)
E.C. Kraus –Home Wine and Beer Making Supplies
PRODUCT: Even though we give you a selection of products that is hard to find anywhere else, we continue to search for new ones. Not just products that are unique, but products that are functional, practical and of a quality that is beyond your expectation.
PRICE: We continually strive to keep our prices as low as possible. Combine that with the quantity pricing we offer on most products and you'll see that our prices are extremely competitive. And what's more, we pay the shipping on orders over $25.00 within the 48 adjoining states. All this adds up to real value.
SERVICE: Here's where we really set ourselves apart. We know product and price without service is no deal. That's why we are committed to providing you with fast and accurate shipping of your order. We stock products in-house and have an in-stock rate well over 99%. And, if you have any questions about a product, we're here to help.
Put all these things together, and you have a friend in the wine making business, one willing to make your wine making adventures pleasant and enjoyable ones
DOUBLE RATCHET FRUIT PRESS R-25
Ideal for someone who makes 10, 20 or 30 gallons at a time. Rugged, commercial-quality. Can be used to press a variety of fruits.
Price $393.65
DOUBLE RATCHET FRUIT PRESS R-30
Ideal for someone who makes 15, 25 or 50 gallons at a time. Rugged, commercial-quality. Can be used to press a variety of fruits.
Price: $475.55
TABLE-TOP FRUIT PRESS
Ideal for someone making 5, 10 or 15 gallons at a time. Very easy to use. The basket holds approximately 20 lbs. of crushed winemaking fruit.
Price: $198.95
SET: TABLE-TOP PRESS & WOODEN CRUSHER
Save $30.00! Order both our table-top fruit press and wooden crusher together at a specially reduced price.
Price: $365.65
(Winemaking, 1)
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Metal Apple Presses
The Beverage People
Mini Press 20 x 17 Aluminum SS
Price: $225
Mini Press Stainless Steel (Cheese, Fruit, Herbs) Screw with Basket. The internal draining basket in perforated to allow for release of liquids, while the external basket has a small port where the liquid leaves the press through a hose. When used for cheese, it can press the curd from up to 4 gallons of milk, or use it for other household purposes. For a mini-press, see mini-press WE63 and WE56.
Mini Press Stainless Steel (Cheese, Fruit, Herbs) Screw with Basket. The internal draining basket in perforated to allow for release of liquids, while the external basket has a small port where the liquid leaves the press through a hose. When used for cheese, it can press the curd from up to 4 gallons of milk, or use it for other household purposes. For a mini-press, see mini-press WE63 and WE56.
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Mother Earths News
YOU CAN BUILD ONE, TOO
My little cider maker’s not at all difficult to build. Take a look at the accompanying diagrams and photographs to get a general idea of how the press is put together. There are essentially just four components: [1] A supporting frame made of 2 x 4's and 4 x 4's, nailed and bolted together, [2] an open-ended "basket"—in which the apples are crushed (made of vertical wooden slats held in place by two horizontal metal hoops), [3] a screw to deliver the squeezing force, and [4] a trough to collect the drippings. Since the basket is probably the most demanding of the four sub-assemblies to construct, I'll start the instructions with that item.
THE BASKET
You'll notice that in the "List of Materials" I've specified hardwood for the basket's slats. This is because softwoods—pine or fir, for example—is likely to impart undesirable flavors to the cider. Thus, make a maximum effort to fabricate this part of your press from hardwood, preferably maple or oak that has NEVER been soaked in a preservative. Scrounge a little. I cut my basket's slats from a pair of old breadboards that had been collecting dust in my garage.
Bear in mind, as you build the basket, that the spacing between slats (on the inside of the hoop looking out) should be very close to 1/16" after everything has been assembled. If the gaps are much more than 1/16" wide, bits of peel and core will escape through them and end tip floating in the cider, while, if the spacing is much tighter, you'll probably need a bicep transplant after your first attempt at turning the crank of the fully loaded press.
The slats on my machine's basket are 5/8" thick (a thickness, I've found, that can be cut from most breadboards). If you're forced to use wood of another dimension, however, go ahead. First, though, sit down with a pencil and paper and figure out how far apart the holes in the metal straps will have to be in order to maintain the 1/16" spacing between slats on tile finished basket. (Nowadnick, 1)
How to Build an Apple Cider Press
Apple cider, the unfiltered and unprocessed form of apple juice, is a popular beverage during autumn and winter. Since the only required ingredient is juice, it is not difficult to make; however, the presses needed to extract the cider from the apples can be quite expensive. With some time and effort, though, it is possible to make your own cider press at home.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
• Hardwood (maple or oak) 2x4s
• Large screws
• Saw
• Food-grade 5-gallon bucket
• Electric drill
• Large metal tray
• Hacksaw
• Bottle jack
• Thick hardwood cutting board
• Cheesecloth
1. Step1
Build a large rectangular frame out of the 2x4s. The frame must be large enough for your 5-gallon bucket, sitting on the metal tray, to easily sit inside it when the frame is standing upright, and must be stable enough that neither the frame itself nor the bucket will be in danger of tipping over. This frame is going to be placed under a lot of pressure from the inside, so make sure all the corners are joined well; you may want to reinforce them with glue or L-brackets.
2. Step2
Drill many small (1/2-inch or less) holes in the sides of the bucket. Space them evenly, drilling all the way around the bucket and from the very bottom to close to the top. Be sure to get rid of any plastic shavings or sharp edges on the inside of the bucket.
3. Step3
Cut a notch out of the rim of the metal tray with the hacksaw. This notch will serve as the drain for your cider, so make sure that it is positioned so that it will be readily accessible when the bucket and tray are sitting in the wooden frame. Also be sure to cut the notch all the way down to the base of the tray to facilitate draining.
4. Step4
Cut the cutting board into a circle that fits inside the bucket all the way to the bottom, with as little extra space as possible. This will be the pressing board of the cider press.
5. Step5
Place the cheesecloth in the bucket. You will ideally want enough cheesecloth to completely wrap up all the apples you place in the press, with enough left over to tie the cloth into a rough bag for easy cleanup after pressing.
6. Step6
Use the press by filling the bucket most of the way with ground apples and tying the cheesecloth around them. Then place the bucket on the tray in the wooden frame, place the pressing board on the cheesecloth, and set the bottle jack on top of the center of the pressing board. Crank the bottle jack so that it presses against the underside of the top of the frame, thereby pushing the pressing board downward and squeezing the apples. Cider should run out of the holes in the bucket, collect in the tray, and drain out through the notch into whatever bucket or jug you are using to store your cider. (Voss, 1)
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