SCullen   10 #1 Posted September 17, 2018 Hi Any suggestions for where I can borrow/hire a cider press please? I've a glut of apples ready for pressing. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #2 Posted September 17, 2018 You could try contacting these folks https://sheffieldabundance.wordpress.com/events/ - but it's the time of year when everyone wants to use one.  If you have any woodworking skills, or have a good mate who does, you could build one that will work with a car jack. My neighbour did this and we've used it very succesfully for the past five years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SCullen   10 #3 Posted September 17, 2018 Thanks, I've dropped them a line. I've plans for making one, if l can't get one on loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Thorpist   72 #4 Posted September 17, 2018 A good idea if you have space is to freeze the apples first ,they are much more easier to press after freezing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SCullen   10 #5 Posted September 18, 2018 Thanks for the tip. The apples are currently in the freezer but I need the space back which is why I'm after a press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
phildog50 Â Â 10 #6 Posted September 28, 2018 The frame type ones you can build with a car jack for the press work quite well, used one for a few years until I found a press cheap enough on ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SCullen   10 #7 Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks. I'd found a good set of instructions and cutting list but wanted to avoid making one because l don't really have the room to store it. I've found a Sheffield tool bank that I'm hoping to borrow one from instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...