Building a bladder press

[JoP]

Hello fellow winemakers,
Has any of you built or thought about building a bladder press?
to buy one, you need to fork out quite a bit of money, but most original parts are available as replacement items for purchase at afordable prices.
If you had such experience, I would like to hear from you.
Thanks

 

[balatonwine]

Good grief, no. Never thought about that. Some things are better done professionally and I think this is one.

But one can certainly DIY a basket press. Even with a stainless steel basket. Why not try that?