Thanks for this. You’ve put together a great video of something I’ve been looking to build for a while now. Love your workshop set up and those quality old school tools. Thanks again for posting this.
I had that same RA Saw. I inherited it from my Dad. It broke my heart that I had to sell it back in the 90’s when my job got sent to Mexico after NAFTA was signed. Fortunately a cousin bought it so it’s still in the family and I get to use it from time to time. I’m first on the list to get to buy it back if he ever decides to sell it and he promised that if anything happens to him I will inherit it again. Although, he is 15 years younger than I am so I hope it never comes to that. Thanks for the video, it will be saved so I can make this press soon.
It has been a good one. The only thing I've had to do to it was replace table and switch. I know exactly what mean. We need to get our jobs back home. Thanks for commenting and be safe.
We have internet market place here where we live and I seen one the other day without the wood table for 40 bucks. It's been a good one for me for sure.
I am currently making your press and I wanted to add one comment so far: On the top horizonal piece (with the 1 1/2 X 3/4 hole), I found that I couldn't get the plunger arm into place because the angle was too shallow and the plunger base would get stuck on the main base of the press. All I had to do to fix it was use a bigger roundover bit to take a bit more off around the edges of the hole and that allowed the arm to angle enough to get the plunger base through and past the main base. I'm having fun building it and can't wait to make some cheese! Thanks for the great video.
Hello Brennan, it's been a while since I made the press. I do remember that I did have do something to that area to make it slide better. The presses are in another building or I would look now.. I've just had knee replacement and getting around isn't easy. I will check out what I did as soon as I can. Also I will post a chart of weights to pounds of pressure chart I have. This chart makes it easy to know the pounds your applying. Thanks again and enjoy your press.
@@OzarkMountainGoats I also noticed that I centered the hole in the top horizontal piece based on the piece itself, not where the center would be once it's screwed into the frame and butted up against the long vertical piece. So the plunger sits about 3/4 of an inch off center, but it should still fit a mold just fine. If not I can widen the hole a little on the top. Get well soon!
Amazing video and craftsmanship. I love how you used every tool for each need in the project. This is exactly what I was looking for. Beautiful press, ill be making it out of Black Walnut that I have milled. Thank you neighbor - Arkansas here - Subscribed!
Thank you so much for the nice feedback - it’s much appreciated. Good luck with your walnut press build. I’m sure it will be beautiful. And we love Arkansas - I was born in Mountain Home.
@@OzarkMountainGoats I am close by. Funny, I bought an older style stump grinder that was made there for gov/commercial purposes. Company has since moved on.
Wow what a detailed video! Just what I was looking for 👍 I hope I can do it with the tools I have. A Skil saw, Jig saw, Drill and a Sander. Wish me luck 🤞
Hi Jim I am starting a homestead over here in New Zealand and we are going to be making our own cheese. Your press looks awesome and I will be making one. Thanks for sharing.
Hey, thanks so much for doing this video. It's clear and concise and I think I'm going to tackle making one myself. As a fledgling cheese maker I'm at the point of making hard cheeses so will definitely need a good press.
Great video. Thanks! I have tried to find the weight arm calibration sheet on Facebook and cannot. Can you send it to me or point me to where I might find it? Thanks.
I finished building my press last week. I built mine out of Douglas Fir and I pinned the lever arm with hardwood dowels. It is plenty strong and it looks good too,. I am going to use it for the first time this weekend.@@OzarkMountainGoats
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Can I please ask for the measurments for the notches? I cannot find reference to them either in the video or commentary. Thank you!
I have a picture of the weights to use but I can't post it on here. If you send me an email I will send the information. Our email is catfishjim1954@gmail.com thanks, Jim
Thanks for sharing the construction of the Dutch Cheese Press. I want to build one, but I fail to find the dimensions of the Press Arm. Could you share that info with me ? Please ? Thank You.
If you click on the down arrow next to the video title, it will expand, and you will see all of the dimensions needed to make the press. I hope this helps and thanks for commenting and watching.
@@OzarkMountainGoats Thanks for your help. I have another question: How do you calibrate the Press Arm Assembly ? I think that some math is required involving the distance from the 3" bolt, and some kind of weight scale. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.
@@CarlosCastillo-pe7ji I have a sheet that I will publish soon that gives you weight and notch to put it on to achieve pressure weight. As soon as I have time I'll do that. Or if I haven't before you need it I will email you a copy.
Thanks for this video! I see these for sale for $100-200 and it’s good to see how it actually goes together. I have to say that your process of ripping with the radial arm saw makes me want to close my eyes each time. This looks like a terribly dangerous way to cut (feeding behind the spinning blade). Perhaps there is a safer technique to teach to beginners?
Lol thanks for your concern about the saw. It actually has a part built in that keeps the wood your cutting from coming back toward you and another that keeps it from rising more than and 1/8" off table if set. Bought this saw new from Sears more than 40 years ago and have never had a problem. Your concern is very kind though. The video has helped several build a press. If you do decide to make one and I can help please feel free to ask. Thanks Jim
The plunger arm with hole is thinner than the other parts. This allows it to move freely when inside the weight arm slot. I would definitely use a hardwood for that piece. You could make it a little thicker but you have to make adjustments in other places. Thanks
I'll try and give you the info this evening. Going crazy around here. Lol birthing season. I'll send you a sheet by email if you send yours. This is mine. catfishjim1954@gmail.com
I had several but sold all but the one I have used. It's in really nice shape and would sell it and give you a few extra items to go with it. 100.00 plus shipping. Let me know.
Thanks for this. You’ve put together a great video of something I’ve been looking to build for a while now. Love your workshop set up and those quality old school tools. Thanks again for posting this.
Thank you for the nice feedback. I hope the video helps you out. I’ve made 3 presses and really like them.
I had that same RA Saw. I inherited it from my Dad. It broke my heart that I had to sell it back in the 90’s when my job got sent to Mexico after NAFTA was signed. Fortunately a cousin bought it so it’s still in the family and I get to use it from time to time. I’m first on the list to get to buy it back if he ever decides to sell it and he promised that if anything happens to him I will inherit it again. Although, he is 15 years younger than I am so I hope it never comes to that. Thanks for the video, it will be saved so I can make this press soon.
It has been a good one. The only thing I've had to do to it was replace table and switch. I know exactly what mean. We need to get our jobs back home. Thanks for commenting and be safe.
We have internet market place here where we live and I seen one the other day without the wood table for 40 bucks. It's been a good one for me for sure.
I love the way this press looks
Thank you 😊
I am currently making your press and I wanted to add one comment so far: On the top horizonal piece (with the 1 1/2 X 3/4 hole), I found that I couldn't get the plunger arm into place because the angle was too shallow and the plunger base would get stuck on the main base of the press. All I had to do to fix it was use a bigger roundover bit to take a bit more off around the edges of the hole and that allowed the arm to angle enough to get the plunger base through and past the main base.
I'm having fun building it and can't wait to make some cheese! Thanks for the great video.
Hello Brennan, it's been a while since I made the press. I do remember that I did have do something to that area to make it slide better. The presses are in another building or I would look now.. I've just had knee replacement and getting around isn't easy. I will check out what I did as soon as I can. Also I will post a chart of weights to pounds of pressure chart I have. This chart makes it easy to know the pounds your applying. Thanks again and enjoy your press.
@@OzarkMountainGoats I also noticed that I centered the hole in the top horizontal piece based on the piece itself, not where the center would be once it's screwed into the frame and butted up against the long vertical piece. So the plunger sits about 3/4 of an inch off center, but it should still fit a mold just fine. If not I can widen the hole a little on the top.
Get well soon!
Wow, Jim! Y'all are taking me back to Colonial Williamsburg!
Lol
Amazing video and craftsmanship. I love how you used every tool for each need in the project. This is exactly what I was looking for. Beautiful press, ill be making it out of Black Walnut that I have milled. Thank you neighbor - Arkansas here - Subscribed!
Thank you so much for the nice feedback - it’s much appreciated. Good luck with your walnut press build. I’m sure it will be beautiful. And we love Arkansas - I was born in Mountain Home.
@@OzarkMountainGoats I am close by. Funny, I bought an older style stump grinder that was made there for gov/commercial purposes. Company has since moved on.
For the long handle, are there specific measurements for notches in handle for weight placement?
@@spudhut2246 please send me your email so I can send kind of a drawing. It's limited on here.
You can also message me on FaceBook. facebook.com/ozark1954
Wow what a detailed video! Just what I was looking for 👍 I hope I can do it with the tools I have. A Skil saw, Jig saw, Drill and a Sander. Wish me luck 🤞
Wish you sold kits - I would definately buy one. I sold off all my wood working tools. Now focused on old SxS scattergun restoring efforts.
I agree !
Hi Jim
I am starting a homestead over here in New Zealand and we are going to be making our own cheese. Your press looks awesome and I will be making one. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome. So glad I could help. Any questions please ask. Thanks again, Jim
Hey, thanks so much for doing this video. It's clear and concise and I think I'm going to tackle making one myself. As a fledgling cheese maker I'm at the point of making hard cheeses so will definitely need a good press.
Thank you for the nice comment. Good luck with your press project. We really like ours. 😊
Nicely done !
Great video. Thanks! I have tried to find the weight arm calibration sheet on Facebook and cannot. Can you send it to me or point me to where I might find it? Thanks.
I can't send them through RUclips but if you send an email I'll send them to you.
Beautiful sharing ❤ 💕
Thank you 😊
This looks like a good press. I should be able to make one like it in my shop.
We really like it. Good luck making yours!
I finished building my press last week. I built mine out of Douglas Fir and I pinned the lever arm with hardwood dowels. It is plenty strong and it looks good too,. I am going to use it for the first time this weekend.@@OzarkMountainGoats
@@gregmcdonald2895 very cool would love to see pics. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Can I please ask for the measurments for the notches? I cannot find reference to them either in the video or commentary. Thank you!
I have a picture of the weights to use but I can't post it on here. If you send me an email I will send the information. Our email is catfishjim1954@gmail.com thanks, Jim
Thanks for sharing the construction of the Dutch Cheese Press. I want to build one, but I fail to find the dimensions of the Press Arm. Could you share that info with me ? Please ? Thank You.
If you click on the down arrow next to the video title, it will expand, and you will see all of the dimensions needed to make the press. I hope this helps and thanks for commenting and watching.
THANK YOU. I could make the Dutch Cheese Press using Oak or Maple.
@@CarlosCastillo-pe7ji both are good choices.
@@OzarkMountainGoats Thanks for your help. I have another question: How do you calibrate the Press Arm Assembly ? I think that some math is required involving the distance from the 3" bolt, and some kind of weight scale. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.
@@CarlosCastillo-pe7ji I have a sheet that I will publish soon that gives you weight and notch to put it on to achieve pressure weight. As soon as I have time I'll do that. Or if I haven't before you need it I will email you a copy.
Do you sell plans for this really nice press
Sorry we do not
Thanks for this video! I see these for sale for $100-200 and it’s good to see how it actually goes together. I have to say that your process of ripping with the radial arm saw makes me want to close my eyes each time. This looks like a terribly dangerous way to cut (feeding behind the spinning blade). Perhaps there is a safer technique to teach to beginners?
Lol thanks for your concern about the saw. It actually has a part built in that keeps the wood your cutting from coming back toward you and another that keeps it from rising more than and 1/8" off table if set. Bought this saw new from Sears more than 40 years ago and have never had a problem. Your concern is very kind though. The video has helped several build a press. If you do decide to make one and I can help please feel free to ask. Thanks Jim
Is the center plunger arm really .5 inches instead of .75 like the other thicknesses? If so then the side pieces are .5 inches as well?
The plunger arm with hole is thinner than the other parts. This allows it to move freely when inside the weight arm slot. I would definitely use a hardwood for that piece. You could make it a little thicker but you have to make adjustments in other places. Thanks
Definitely gonna make this press now! How much weight can this press handle?
Also what length do the notches on the arm get put on?
I'll try and give you the info this evening. Going crazy around here. Lol birthing season. I'll send you a sheet by email if you send yours. This is mine. catfishjim1954@gmail.com
@@OzarkMountainGoatsf
Press begets press; beneath the master’s watchful hand.
06:30 This is beginning to sound like a circumcision.🤣
close.....watch out for that saw blade. lol 🙂
Do you sell these ??? I’d buy one from you
I had several but sold all but the one I have used. It's in really nice shape and would sell it and give you a few extra items to go with it. 100.00 plus shipping. Let me know.
Do you sell these cheese presses? Thank you Robbin
Sorry the last new one I had I sold about 3 weeks ago. I only have 2 left and I use them. Thank you though for asking. Jim
@@OzarkMountainGoats Thank you for replying. I guess I'll try and print your materials list. And thank you for the video and instructions!
I just got out of hospital and had a knee replacement. It's going to be a while before I do anything. your welcome and I'm sure you can do it.