pic of press

[roblloyd]

about 350.00 but that includes things you might already have, for some reason when ever I start a project I think I need new sandpaper, sawblades and drill bits

You must have a lot of drill bits and saw blades!

I'll have to look into making one. Looks like a fun project. This is of course after the other house projects are done that I didn't even know we had

Did you have plans or did you just wing it as you went along?

Great work!

 

[rob]

better picture

 

[djrockinsteve]

that is a fantastic job you did. does the tray slide out to remove the fruit?

excellent job.

 

[rob]

the tray does move out for cleaning, there is a hole in the front bottom that the juice will drain thru, a 5 gallon bucket fits under the tray

 

[ibglowin]

Very nice!

 

[jtstar]

Very nice job Rob

 

[SarahRides]

Wow Rob, that's looks fantastic! It looks like it will last you a few lifetimes!

 

[ffemt128]

That looks great. I bought the ajax screw last year to make a press and haven't gotten around to it quite yet. I like the design and it looks great. I need to make this one of my projects for the summer so that I have it ready in the event we get muscadine grapes again this year.

 

[ffemt128]

What material did you use? I assume the 4x4 and framing is pine correct? What about the staves for your basket? I have some red oak I could use for that. I know white oak would be better due to the tighter grain. You really got me thinking about this again now.

 

[rob]

the 4x4's are pine and the 1x2 staves are red oak space 3/16 apart all sprayed with shellac, the bolts are all stainles steel. the jack is from Harber Frieght which is air driven, you could use hand bottle jack, the pump was 90.00 vs. a non air would only be around 15.00

 

[SpoiledRotten]

I'm impressed! Great job, Rob. Wonderful craftmanship. I'd be putting that in a place I could really show it off.... like next to the television in the great room.

 

[Runningwolf]

Rob, awesome job!

 

[Stefani]

I think it would work great. As that jack ages keep an eye on it for any leakage. Hydraulic fluid (Jack Oil) would definitely leave some off flavors in the wine.

 

[Wade E]

That is awesome Rob, something to be proud of! Is there any oil even in it since its Pneumatic? Probably just a few drops to keep it lubricated.

 

[Brian2412]

Rob - I have some plans for a similiar press, but was spooked away when thinking about how to get the hoops the right size. How did you bend yours/where did you get the materials?

Thanks!

 

[rob]

I went to the local scrap metal yard where they have a fabrication shop, bought the metal there, can not remember how thick but you could hardly bend it by hand. they had a machine that bends it. the whole thing cost about 35.00 I used plain metal and spray painted it then did a final coat with shellac. I believe it was 2 inches wide

 

[roadpupp]

Love it! I have access to metal fabrication equioment but no time. I may still look into the mickey mouse version of your premium press!

 

[tonyandkory]

that is very nice ... maybe when you get around to using it you could send in a video ... make an DIY how to in the articles section :]

Just one thing I was wondering ... how are you going to get around the placement of the press plate handle? looks like the jack and it are centered on each other.

 

[Rocky]

Tonyandkory, I would just put a couple pieces of hardwood 2x2 on each side of the handle.

Rob, I am glad to see that you turned the jack right side up. I was a little concerned about it being inverted. Great job!