Hello Alen. Thank you for producing this video. It has inspired me to build my own rig. I used a similar stainless pan salvaged from used restaurant equipment. It's electric over hydraulic and has a cylinder with a 24" stroke. I call it my "Heavy Metal Cider Press" We've actually used it for 5 years now. Not a lot, but it sure is satisficing to run. Thank you for the inspiration. Ed.
Please watch th-cam.com/video/a0_Ez14bIwA/w-d-xo.html The inside dimension between the arbor uprights is just over 22 inches. Drop another line if you have any more questions!
I have a playlist about the evolution of the cider press that you'll want to watch. The racks come from a company named Goodnature, as do the press cloths that I use now. This press develops 100psi across the racks, and that's enough to tear all but the strongest rack cloths. I paid more for the Goodnature cloths, but they are much easier to clean, and trap far less juice. Don't get sticker shock; just remember that the racks and cloths are a lifetime investment.
Racks www.goodnature.com pn 14732 That was back in 2009. I strongly recommend that you watch my entire cider press playlist so that you see the evolution.
I custom built it around a 20 ton Harbor Freight arbor press. There are earlier videos about the build process and the evolution of the press from a single-bed to a double bed.
Hello Alan, I'm planning on making something similar, I'm wondering if you could share the name what those plastic squares are made of or even better where you got yours at? Any other tips you have are very appreciated, or links to other videos where you dive into it more. Thank you for any help you can offer!
Please refer to the notes section of this video. th-cam.com/video/a0_Ez14bIwA/w-d-xo.html I recommend that you watch the entire playlist devoted to the cider press. Cheers! Al
I have a Zambelli (Italian) Muli-mix grinder. It's a purpose-built fruit grinder that runs on 220VAC. It's the only one that I could find in its price point ($1000)
That's difficult to say. First, I've never done the weight to measure comparison. Secondly, different varieties yield different volumes of juice. I can only say that the pressings are merely damp when I dump them from the rack cloths. They give up all the juice.
Alan Yelvington thank you so much for the response! I was just looking at that compressor and was trying to figure out if it was powerful enough. Called HF and they said it wouldn’t work, so I was a little worried... Grateful that I came across your video and you responded quickly. 🙏🏽
It DOES work, but it will run a lot to keep up with the air demand. Be sure to keep an eye on the oil level or you'll wear it out in no time. I've been using mine for three seasons along with using it for air hammers and my plasma cutter.
Подскажите пожалуйста где можно купить пластмассовую пластину с ребрами которая укладывается между слоями яблок. Если можно,напишите адрес. Спасибо Please tell me where you can buy a plastic plate with ribs that fits between the layers of apples. If possible,write the address. Thanks
@@ellinlluna I only know of sources in the US and Canada. I recommend that you go to www.ciderworkshop.com/ and join the forum. It is a European centered group and you are much more likely to find the help that you need. Cheers!
@@Neighbour_Al thank you so much! And I have one question, this is plastic plate what name? with ribs fits between the layers of apples. I dont understand how I find it,because I not know name.
I'm not sure what you mean by "trays". If you mean the racks that build the cheese, then those come from Goodnature. If you mean the big stainless steel tray that everything is in, then that was custom made for me by and Amish tin smith. Does that help? ay
Hello Alen. Thank you for producing this video. It has inspired me to build my own rig. I used a similar stainless pan salvaged from used restaurant equipment. It's electric over hydraulic and has a cylinder with a 24" stroke. I call it my "Heavy Metal Cider Press" We've actually used it for 5 years now. Not a lot, but it sure is satisficing to run. Thank you for the inspiration. Ed.
now there is a cider room ,fantastic shop great job.
+cooper68ns Thanks Coop!
cooper68ns n
What a Cider lab my friend! My dad's building a harbor freight air jack cider press at the moment, he's gotta see this video
Very nice setup!!!
Excellent, thanks!
great video. That large tray, where did you get the stainless steel tray?
Thank you. I had the tray custom-made by an Anish tinsmith in the area.
Hi Alan. Thanks for great inspiration with your press work. I was wondering what the width of your tray/between the vertical bars is?
Please watch th-cam.com/video/a0_Ez14bIwA/w-d-xo.html The inside dimension between the arbor uprights is just over 22 inches. Drop another line if you have any more questions!
Awsome video!
I was wondering, how do you scratt (chop up) your apples?
Could you make a video on that?
th-cam.com/play/PL6ueHfalAogn4AQo2mzU1YVw0_ISwzRec.html
Very nice where did you buy your electric press machine from?
I built it: th-cam.com/play/PL6ueHfalAogkZOSIAu20FrGezELcBY2v7.html
looks very efficient - the plates you use for between the cloth stacks - can you say where you got them from?
Thanks
I have a playlist about the evolution of the cider press that you'll want to watch.
The racks come from a company named Goodnature, as do the press cloths that I use now. This press develops 100psi across the racks, and that's enough to tear all but the strongest rack cloths. I paid more for the Goodnature cloths, but they are much easier to clean, and trap far less juice. Don't get sticker shock; just remember that the racks and cloths are a lifetime investment.
Looks like a great press. Did you have the stainless tray "made to fit" the HF shop press or was readily available from a retailer?
+John Hart The tray was custom made for me by an Amish tin smith. Another cider maker had one made for about $400.
Watching your video 👍, where did you get your racks from? Want to make a press like yours
Racks www.goodnature.com pn 14732 That was back in 2009.
I strongly recommend that you watch my entire cider press playlist so that you see the evolution.
Hi! Please can you give me the brand of this press ?? First type i see it !
I custom built it around a 20 ton Harbor Freight arbor press. There are earlier videos about the build process and the evolution of the press from a single-bed to a double bed.
Hello Alan, I'm planning on making something similar, I'm wondering if you could share the name what those plastic squares are made of or even better where you got yours at? Any other tips you have are very appreciated, or links to other videos where you dive into it more. Thank you for any help you can offer!
Please refer to the notes section of this video. th-cam.com/video/a0_Ez14bIwA/w-d-xo.html I recommend that you watch the entire playlist devoted to the cider press. Cheers! Al
how do you grind your apples? I notice you get a very fine grind.
I have a Zambelli (Italian) Muli-mix grinder. It's a purpose-built fruit grinder that runs on 220VAC. It's the only one that I could find in its price point ($1000)
Do you use the entire apple, including the seeds?
@@jeffheathman4262 yes you do.
do you have an idea what is the press eficiency that you are getting? Pounds of apples to liters of juice?
That's difficult to say. First, I've never done the weight to measure comparison. Secondly, different varieties yield different volumes of juice. I can only say that the pressings are merely damp when I dump them from the rack cloths. They give up all the juice.
How big is the diameter of your trays
no its not me bcause the volume all the way up and i also have an external speaker sys.
What do you use to grind up your apples?
www.zambellienotech.it/index.php/en/products/fruit-processing-equipment/item/fruit-mill
What size compressor and cfm rating are you using for your press?
I'm using the Harbor Freight 21 gallon, 2.5 HP, 125 psi air compressor with these specs: Air delivery: 5.8 CFM @ 40 PSI, 4.7 CFM @ 90 PSI
Alan Yelvington thank you so much for the response! I was just looking at that compressor and was trying to figure out if it was powerful enough. Called HF and they said it wouldn’t work, so I was a little worried... Grateful that I came across your video and you responded quickly. 🙏🏽
It DOES work, but it will run a lot to keep up with the air demand. Be sure to keep an eye on the oil level or you'll wear it out in no time. I've been using mine for three seasons along with using it for air hammers and my plasma cutter.
Подскажите пожалуйста где можно купить пластмассовую пластину с ребрами которая укладывается между слоями яблок. Если можно,напишите адрес. Спасибо
Please tell me where you can buy a plastic plate with ribs that fits between the layers of apples. If possible,write the address. Thanks
I want to help. Please tell me which country you’re in.
@@Neighbour_Al from Russia
@@ellinlluna I only know of sources in the US and Canada. I recommend that you go to www.ciderworkshop.com/ and join the forum. It is a European centered group and you are much more likely to find the help that you need. Cheers!
@@Neighbour_Al thank you so much!
And I have one question, this is plastic plate what name? with ribs fits between the layers of apples.
I dont understand how I find it,because I not know name.
@@ellinlluna They are called "press racks" The press type is a "rack and cloth" model. I hope that this helps you.
where did you find the trays?
I'm not sure what you mean by "trays". If you mean the racks that build the cheese, then those come from Goodnature. If you mean the big stainless steel tray that everything is in, then that was custom made for me by and Amish tin smith. Does that help? ay
Yes I was asking about the racks,,, Thank you much
what did you say?
About? Tell me the time stamp and I'll go back and check.
no volume here guys.
can't hgear u at all. no volume
It's not loud, but it's there. Adobe Flash was just updated, so you may need to update your version.
no volume to the video
Bob, it's only you. Check your drivers and turn up the volume!
the volume is way too low
What grade cheese cloth are you using?
I use commercial rack cloths from Goodnature. Watch my other cider press videos and you'll find the part number in the comments section.