JoeD 24 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Has anyone got any plans to make a cider press and scratter? I have looked and not seen a decent plan on the net, and now it is coming up to the cider making season, me being me I leave things till last minute and now I am in a mad rush to make a couple. My friend who I borrowed has sort of disapeared to Wales.... so thats no help so thought of making my own. Any help wouldbe greatly appreciated. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,723 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hello Joe Here is a link for plans for cider presses' depending on how much you are going to make i would recomend the pulp master about £20 from most brew shops and i picked up a vigo press off flea bay for £100 be warned though the more you make its bloody hard work' though worth it in the end good luck.... http://www.somersetmade.co.uk/oldscrump/ciderpress.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Oh I have made cider a few times so no novice as such...still a lot to learn. But just need a knew press and pulper really But thanks for the link, it is useful. Edited September 8, 2011 by JoeD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 built this last year from 3x3 and 3x2 green oak very simple to do ! i freeze the apples first then use a piece of 3x3 oak with a handle through the top to crush the apples (no need for a scratter for the amount i done 20 gall ,took about 2 1/2 hours all in ) i used a 2 ton bottle jack 1 all in it cost just under £70 with the muslin for the cheeses 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thats exactly what I'm after! have you got any plans at all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 yes but only what ive sketched out and it would probably only confuse the issue as i altered it during construction !( i know what the sketches mean but no one else would ) i originally was going to use 4x2 and 3/4" ply for the cheeses but scaled it down ,its still well capable of doing what i want . It would be clearer if i took a couple of pics of it in seperate bits tomorrow , it basically comes into 2 main pieces for storage ,main frame and base ! and a handful of cheeses and a former , weather permitting i will take pics in morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Okay mate if you can I would highly appreciate it Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) here you go hope it helps ! as i said all built with green oak UPRIGHT IS 36"HIGH X 32" WIDE (UPRIGHTS ARE 3X3 AND CROSS PIECES ARE 3X2 ) BOLTED THROUGH WITH COACH BOLTS AND JUST RESTS ON TOP OF BASE WHEN IN USE BASE IS BUILT WITH 3X2 AND FIXED WITH COACH SCREWS tray is made of 3/4"ply and glued and srewd then varnished and made to fit base ! former is just 9mm ply 3" deep glued screwed and varnished and cheeses are 9mm ply with 9mm ply rails glued on and varnished as i said i just freeze the apples then crush in a strong plastic bucket with a 3x3 oak post with a rod through it i get over 70% yield of juice doing this with a 2 ton jack , so don't feel the need for a scratter ! Edited September 19, 2011 by devon flighter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 sorry ill try again ! ALL WOOD IS GREEN OAK! MAIN FRAME IS 36" HIGH X 32" WIDE uprights are 3x3 and cross pieces are 3x2 bolted together with coach bolts BASE IS 24" X 28" FIXED WITH COACH SCREWS TRAY IS 3/4" PLY GLUED AND SCREWED THEN VARNISHED FORMER IS 9MM PLY AS ARE CHEESES ALL GLUED AND SCREWED THEN VARNISHED As i said i freeze the apples them pulp with a 3x3 oak post in a plastic bucket and get 70% yield with a 2 ton jack so cant see the need for a scratter at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Nice one, chhers for that. I am hoping to make one over the weekend. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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