Apple press and or apple crusher

pizzapeetso

Hi,
anyone know where I might find a decent apple press and/or apple crusher? I'm happy to consider new or second hand. I've got a few apples and would like to try turning them into cider this year.
Thanks!
:beer:

revpeachy

uhm....a hammer??

You could try getting in touch with the Northern Ireland branch of CAMRA, http://www.camrani.org.uk/ or there is a small cider making company called Toby's cider in Armagh who might point you in the right direction. http://www.tobyscider.co.uk/

If you need a [STRIKE]guinea pig[/STRIKE] tester I would reluctantly volunteer!

pizzapeetso

Thanks for that Revpeachy. I understand and appreciate the sacrifice you would be making!

deppo

there was a full page ad for machinemart in today's daily express - i happened to notice a couple of fruit presses in it. might be worth a look.

darrenpollock

I have a book with plans for a simple cider press so if it's any good to you I can send you a copy.

Mistral001

I have also seen the Machinemart adverts in the papers. Machinemart are usually quite good value, but I think even their presses look quite expensive, or lets say you would need to make a lot of cider to make it pay for itself.

Seems like somethong easily made if you are use a little ingenuity:

http://www.ukcider.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Homemade_Cider_Press

smokiewater

There is always a cider press at the Apple Day in Peatlands Park, outside Dungannon - if you give them a ring I am sure the staff would be able to point you in the right direction. They helped me source an apple peeler years ago!

I too am happy to offer my services as Cider tester by the way!

pizzapeetso

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and offers - I'll explore them all. If I ever get some made, you're all welcome to taste!

elphias

could always try natures way on the newtownards road think they might hire one out if not should be able to help you out