"Andy j." > wrote in message
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> Yes Lum .....that certainly looks like a good poorman's press.....I
> use something similar but more crude even.Basically a plastic
> fermentation bucket set in a frame that accepts a tire jack ,etc. It
> works OK but can't press grapes very dry or the wooden frame might
> break. Any plans for the one shown on your site?

Sorry Andy, I never got around to drowing up plans.

>...looks easy enough
> to build .....but just wondering...is the screw jack attatched to the
> bottom pan? ....is it stainless steel?.....details would be
> great.

The bottom of the press is made from four circles cut from 3/4 inch plywood
laminated togather. The upper surface of the bottom is covered with a layer
of fiberglass and the rim is made from 4-invh fiberglass tape. The "screw"
is a length of stainless "all thread." It goes completely through the bottom
of the press and is retained by nuts and washers on the top and bottom
surfaces.

>...I'm a licensed carpenter by trade so it's workable for
> me....thanks Andy Jones....N.B.,Canada.......

If you don't want to use fiberglass, just wrap a piece of sheet metal around
the bottom to make the pan, then caulk and paint. You should have little
trouble with the construction.

Good luck
Lum
Del Mar, California, USA