Cider Press wanted - Cork

[johnrm]

I know it's late in the day, but I've access to a few trees bursting with Apple's.
Hands to who has one, preferably local.
Thanks

[Tom]

I'm gathering the necessaries for a cider press. I've sourced some of the poshest wood ever to grace a press (the man said it could be oak, could be mahogany - I'll find out on Monday!) and I'm looking for some stuff for a base. ANY SUGGESTIONS?! I'm quite stuck here.

This isn't for the applejuice GB, before anyone points out it might already be pressed. I've got some minions scrumping.

I'll be done with it by Nov 11th, if it's any good to you, and you fancy a road trip.

[Tom]

Juicer worked well, but was way too labour intensive for more than a gallon of apples. Had to empty it every dozen or so.

This press is happening!

[Will_D]

I believe some Welshman has a big one!
http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,4023.0.html

Plans are in the first file!

[johnrm]

I saw the Seabry Cider Press.
I am well impressed and was considering making one.
My problem is space though, or rather lack of.
Wife v1.0 tolerates my shenanigans and repeated takeover of the spare room with my beer stuff.
I think I will be heading for wife v2.0 if I were to bring that beast anywhere near the house!
Then theres the logistics and the work on the day.
Maybe I should collect the apples and bring them to you.
Are you done pressing whatever apples you've got to hand?

[Taf]

I have a 6 litre press, but one of the lads has it. I will try and get it back to him, and you are welcome to borrow it. It's a bit small, but will do the job. I also have access to a lot of apple trees this year, just no time to harvest.

[johnrm]

I would appreciate that Taf.
Touch base with whoever, PM some details to both of us and I can collect.
Thanks!

[Col]

I'm gathering the necessaries for a cider press. I've sourced some of the poshest wood ever to grace a press (the man said it could be oak, could be mahogany - I'll find out on Monday!) and I'm looking for some stuff for a base. ANY SUGGESTIONS?! I'm quite stuck here.

This isn't for the applejuice GB, before anyone points out it might already be pressed. I've got some minions scrumping.

I'll be done with it by Nov 11th, if it's any good to you, and you fancy a road trip.

When I originally made my cider press, I used a piece of kitchen worktop for the base - strong, durable, and easy to clean - and made sides with timber. Drill a hole in the side, and run a piece of siphon tube off it with a tap on the end. I now have a large plastic, food grade tray, which is handier again.

[lordarpad]

count me in for a 34l wide neck and a 54l.

[johnrm]

Wrong thread I think lordarpad

[LordEoin]

If you still need a cider press, I'm pretty confident that between us we could make a pretty handy 50L press for about 40quid.

[Taf]

I've a 6 litre press that john can take, but still reckon we should build a 50 litre one, and aim for some big group pressing days next year. I have access to a lot of apples most years, but more hands make light work, etc.

[LordEoin]

I have access to a lot of apples and pears too.
I almost built this press a few times but it never happened, so I already have an idea of a design

[johnrm]

Sounds good Eoin, have you snooped Wills one? Its fab.
I reckon between us we'd make good use of it.
If it differs greatly from Wills, post up a sketch.

[LordEoin]

yeah, it looks great but i was thinking of something keg based