Cider presses....

We bought 2 original cider presses yesterday . A small one, probably a table top version and a floor type press. The floor type press has a chopper set-up as well as a press. We found them in Frankenmuth while we were at a Rotary District Conference. We have to go back to pick up the floor press (another opportunity for antique equipment hunting!). I think we'll use the small one for grapes and such and the floor press for apples, peaches and the like.

We also picked up a hand pump in very good shape, it just needs the cylinder and a bit of piping and then we can mount it on our south cistern. Just need one for the north cistern and we be set to utilize the water in the cisterns. Something we haven't been doing to the best advantage.

If you are ever in Franfenmuth stop by "Around the Farm" antique mall at 12025 S. Gera Rd.,  Birch Run in Michigan. Helpful, knowledgeable folks and good prices too.