Cider press how to#

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There's not a lot to this, other than have a look at the pictures below and build to the dimensions of your plastic tray.

That's it, your tray is ready, now onwards and upwards to making the press. Now, at one of the shorter sides, cut away a slot in the side to provide a channel for juice to run off the tray. Finally make sure it is made of cheap plastic so you can modify it. Also buy one with as deep/high sides as you can get. Remember to buy one that will fit the base area of the press you are going to make, so the press can sit firmly on it. The juice will run out of the press, be caught by the tray, run out of the hole in the tray and into your bucket or container. Place the bucket where you've cut the hole in the tray for juice run off, then wrap the fruit scrat ( remember you need a scratter as well as a press) in the net curtain off-cut to make a cheese and start pressing.

Basically, you put the cider press on the tray.

The piece of net curtain you'll use to wrap the fruit scrat in while pressing The bucket or container to catch the juice as it runs off the tray The stool to put the press on while you press (which you may already have) The plastic tray with a side cut out to catch the juice (which you will buy) The cider press itself (which you will make) There are 5 basic components to your cider press (see pictures):.If you want to know how to use both to make your own cider you can click here for a simple and traditional cider recipe or if you click here you can find out how to make your own perry (pear cider). The guide for making a serious hobbyist's cider press is on this page, and if you click here you can find a guide and plans for making a scratter (fruit pulper), which you will also need to make cider or perry.So why not make your own equipment if you don't want to spend that kind of money? It really is easy. it can be a very expensive game, which is not really in the spirit of traditional cider making. Then you have to buy the scratter to mash the apples for the press. Commercial presses start at ВЈ140 and for something of a practical size you'll be paying nearer ВЈ200. The single biggest spend will be for the stool to place it on while you press, but if you don't have one already, one of these can be bought from somewhere like IKEA for ВЈ12 and you'll also be able to use it for other things. You can make a press for around ВЈ20 using odds and ends. Once you have one you can make cider or perry (pear cider) and many other fruit based drinks. Making a cider press yourself isn't hard, but it does take a little effort and some basic woodworking tools.Thank you, for whatever you decide to give. You can do this by clicking here and donating. If we've helped you, please pay the favour forward and help others by keeping this content alive. It is only your donations that keep this website going.