
In the words of the author, Herrick Kimball:
"I suspect you are familiar with old-style cidermaking equipment consisting of a hand-crank apple grinder and a press with a big Acme screw that is turned down in order to put the squeeze to the ground-up apples. Such tools have been the home cidermaking standard for over a hundred years. And there are cider press companies that still sell (for a hefty price tag) grinders and presses patterned after the old tools. That old-style cidermaking equipment will get the job done but it does not get the job done easily or efficiently. Not at all.
After using old-style cidermaking equipment over the years to make my own fresh-squeezed sweet apple cider, I came to the conclusion that there had to be a better way. Which is to say, there had to be an easier way, and a more productive way, and a less expensive way.
And so it was that I set out on a personal quest to develop my own cidermaking equipment. I wanted a grinder and press that was easy to build with basic handyman tools and skills, relatively inexpensive, and very efficient. It took me four cider seasons of tinkering and testing before I finally had something I was satisfied with. My goal was achieved in the fall of 2008. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. That's why I call it Whizbang cidermaking. "Whizbang" is a dictionary word that means "conspicuous for speed, excellence, or startling effect." Yup, the name fits.
Then I set to work putting my grinder and press designs into plan form so that you, your family, and your friends could experience the sheer joy that comes with making gallons and gallons of pure, sweet, wholesome apple cider. My 46-page plan book provides complete, easy to understand directions. It was published in March of 2009. The cost of the book is only $18.95"
Other products in the category Wine Making / Grape Crushers, Fruit Presses & Oak Barrels:
#30 Fruit Press (C230) -- Grape capacity is 5+ gallons per load. Double ratchet mechanism applies additonal force to your fruit. Just $449.96 after your 10% discount! **Due to it's size, press must be shipped by Truck. Call for quote **
#40 Fruit Press -- Capacity is 6+ gallons per load. Comes with a double ratchet mechanism to apply additonal force to your fruit. Italian made, quality tool. Ship wt is 200 lbs. Just $719.96 after your 10% discount! **Truck shipment required, call for quote**
Grape Crusher/Destemmer Stainless Steel Hopper W/Painted Body - Hand Crank -- Hourly production is claimed to be 3000 lbs. Now that's really cranking! Shipping weight is approx. 99 lbs. Shown with metal stand, stainless steel chute (not included!) Just $810 after 10% discount
Stainless Steel Grape Crusher Destemmer -- NOW IN STOCK! Great crusher/stemmer. Stainless steel body, hopper and motor housing. 1 HP motor cranks at 1700 RPM. 110V 14 amp. Only $1530.00 after 10% discount. **Needs to be shipped by Truck. Call for freight quote and details**
Crusher/Destemmer Stand (#C228A) -- Painted steel base/legs with stainless steel chute. This chute measures 32" X 13" (at the top). It stands 29" high, and is 20" wide at the base.
Fruit Press and Optional Crusher -- Shown here with optional apple/fruit crusher. Great for the home wine maker. Ratchet mechanism and hardwood basket. After discount, price of press is just $294.25. With optional crusher, just $491.35. Click on name for more details.
Oxyfresh Barrel Cleaner & Refresher -- Barrel Oxyfresh is great for cleaning out oak barrels or breaking in new barrels. It is much safer and easier to work with than soda ash.