Hi everyone
I previously built an apple press out of pallets as you can see in attached image. Worked for a while, but the cross beam eventually broke after being put under too much pressure from the screw press. I have managed to come across a load of oak 95 x 95mm x 600mm offcuts from a timber yard.
I'm sure the oak won't break whatever way I assemble it, but just trying to think of the best arrangement and type of joints to make sure it lasts many years. Something simple too like tenon or lap joints. I am a carpenter but I don't do many joints in my work.
Ideally I would use a single upright on the right side. If this arrangement looks good, will try and source a single piece. But I only have bits 600mm long, so in last image you see I may have to make a joint.
Anyway, thought would be appreciated.
I previously built an apple press out of pallets as you can see in attached image. Worked for a while, but the cross beam eventually broke after being put under too much pressure from the screw press. I have managed to come across a load of oak 95 x 95mm x 600mm offcuts from a timber yard.
I'm sure the oak won't break whatever way I assemble it, but just trying to think of the best arrangement and type of joints to make sure it lasts many years. Something simple too like tenon or lap joints. I am a carpenter but I don't do many joints in my work.
Ideally I would use a single upright on the right side. If this arrangement looks good, will try and source a single piece. But I only have bits 600mm long, so in last image you see I may have to make a joint.
Anyway, thought would be appreciated.
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