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[EWW]

I'm partial to www.orangepippintrees.com for their selection but I'm sure other outlets have some good trees as well. This is just a friendly reminder - I have 7 trees coming this spring

[positiveContact]

do you own a press?

[EWW]

Yes - built one

[positiveContact]

have you posted pics?

[EWW]

have you posted pics?

not sure... i took it apart for the move and it's in pieces right now so no pics will be posted anytime soon

[neddles]

Where did you get the design?

[positiveContact]

on the one hand pressing your own cider sounds pretty cool but on the other hand it's so damn easy to just buy some at the orchard.now getting the right apples for making more authentic cider is interesting.

[EWW]

Where did you get the design?

My own - used 2 AL rims from a kids bike and maple slats for the basket. The frame is basic and made of laminated plywood. The pan is hardwood and I used a farm lift jack to apply pressure....it's not rocket scienceIf you need plans checkout the whizbang style presses

[EWW]

on the one hand pressing your own cider sounds pretty cool but on the other hand it's so damn easy to just buy some at the orchard.now getting the right apples for making more authentic cider is interesting.

It's a lot cheaper to plant a small orchard.