Manual Oil Press Review
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Sheri Ann Richerson from ExperimentalHomesteader.com is joined by Jeffrey Rhoades who takes us step-by-step through the Manual Oil Press assembly process. We chose raw Spanish peanuts for our first time making oil.
This manual oil press was everything I was expecting - and more because it was easier to use than I thought it might be! I own a lot of hand crank appliances and they can be hard to turn, but this one was pretty easy to crank. It is adjustable so if it is too hard you can adjust it to make it easier. Since we are not used to using a hand crank appliance it did take some time because we had to rest, but once we are used to using it, this is going to be a piece of cake!
For our first try, we chose Spanish peanuts. We started with a quart jar full and only used about 1/4 of the jar - if that. We did not measure but the peanuts did fill up the hopper on the manual oil press. The end result was just under 4 ounces of peanut oil. The residue was so minimal it isn't even worth mentioning. The peanut cake that came out the other end of the machine was pretty dry but our poultry sure did enjoy it. As for the quality of the oil, I have never tasted such fresh, light peanut oil in my life and I look forward to pressing oil from our walnuts, olives and sunflower seeds. This manual oil press is ideal for home use - not too large - and makes being a little more self-sufficient possible. I love that I can now know how my oil seeds are grown.
We found the manual oil press easy to assemble and the instructions easy to follow. Now I admit I did my research so I had a pretty good idea of how this machine would work before it even arrived.
I am very happy with my purchase and I encourage anyone considering an oil press machine to give this a good look. I certainly recommend it!
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Thanks for taking the time to show how the press works. 👍👌
You’re welcome!
I ordered one after watching both of your very informative videos. I do a lot of Italian cooking and have always wanted to press my own olive oil. I cannot wait to use this on a regular basis!
Let me know how well it works please! I had hoped to grow olives in the greenhouse and do exactly that with them.
Hi, did you ever buy the press to use for olive oil? How did you go?
This is just nice to have from a survival stand point. Looks amazing. Great video!
Thank you. Yes, it sure is nice to have for survival. The box is good sized, but the actual items comes apart and doesn’t take up a lot of room. It is a great item and we love ours!
Agree
@@SheriAnnRicherson hello I need this machine
Thanks for the demonstration. That is really useful especially when recently we got issues of cooking oil scarcity due to supply chain problem here in Malaysia. Would expect to buy one too soon enough.
The cake that comes out at the end, you can process and turn it into tempe...or what Indonesian called "tempe gembus" that is made from mashed pulp. That was also how tempe was first discovered, from fermented soya mash leftover of soya milk or tofu making. Though commonly made from soya beans, you may make tempe from other types of bean and even peanuts.
Tempe in essence is just a mycelium cake, but unlike mushrooms where we pluck it from the grow medium, for tempe we cook the entire thing along with the grow substrate. So there is absolutely zero waste.
Thank you for sharing that about the cake. I had no idea! The scarcity issues going on are crazy! I hope the ones there are solved soon. It seems to be getting worse here in the US. At least where I am.
You can powder the seed cake & keep it as a protein powder or mill it down a bit more into a flour. Then you can use it for cooking.
Thank you for that information! This is good information to know!
Will definitely be investing in one of these, and planting hundreds of sunflowers
Very informative, interesting. I couldn't help snickering a little when the Mrs. was saying how excited she was to grind all kinds of oils, and Mr. looked like he was getting tired. Lol
Great. Video, two thumbs up.
Thank you, Marcus! 😄 We're thrilled to hear that you found the video informative and interesting. You've caught a fun moment there - sometimes our excitement for new projects can lead to a little extra enthusiasm! But hey, that's part of the journey, right? We appreciate your two thumbs up and hope you continue to enjoy our content. If you have any questions or ideas for future videos, feel free to share. Happy DIY-ing! 👍👍🎥🌱
I really appreciate this video! I got the same press for Christmas but it didn't come with any instructions. Your video was extremely helpful!
👍it's also keeps our collestrol level low as we burns our calories in hand press😉👍👍👍superb
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Great thinking 😂👍
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Thanks for the video! I'm waiting on my machine and this video gives a lot of hope because reviews were mostly negative
Great demo.Im thinking of getting one, hand cranking seems a bit of chore.Im looking into attaching it to a bicycle wheel somehow.
Thank you! I feel like this is something everyone should have - just in case. It really doesn't take up a lot of room and while it would be a chore to make a lot at a time, if you make small amounts it's really not too bad.
If I may make a suggestion. To clarify the oil you can use gelatin or just plain old cold filter and time but the gelatin works quickly to grab solids and trap them at the bottom making easier to put into a clean jar
Thank you for that tip!
Soy de argentina y en mi pueblo cultivan mani .parese que rinde muchisimo y la maquins esta de ensueño, simpleza y perfección. Saludos
This is excellent machine. I am looking for manual mill like this to cut down the cost. And this looks remarkable. Thanks
Hello any chance of an updated video, talking about your overall experience with the press. Pro tips, any issues, modifications, do and don'ts, fine tuning of the press etc would be extremely helpful. Which seeds work for best results. Instead of using kerosine or lamp oil, have you tried it with different oils for the burner, like some of the oils you already expressed using the machine. Or are they all too extremely flammable? Surely there must be a few expressed oils that could replace the lamp oil? It certainly would be nice to be able to have the machine self sufficient by expressing your own oil that can be used for the burner itself. Also any ideas or demonstration on making your own wicks for the press. Maybe even being able to use some of the seed cake for this, or is that a bit of a stretch? Or anything else you can think of? Any other options for heating the press, like a very small wood fire, instead of the oil burner (if using outside of course). Maybe even a cleaning video of the press. Also were you able to stop oil drippage from the end of the press. Just a general update would be great. Are you still using the press, or have you upgraded to a different version etc. Cheers in advance. Have you tried expressing leaves for their oils, by hot and cold press to see what results you can get for their essential oils. Were you able to fix or replace the S/S seed catchment so it doesn't pop out, too make it stay in place. IE find a replacement with a longer funnel at the bottom so it stays in better, or attach something to make it longer? Did you end up moving the press to attach to a larger heavier table or bench in the end or?
Good idea. I’d love an update
I would love to do an update eventually. We both currently work 12 plus hours 7 days a week, so it will be a while. I did update the blog post - I think.
Thanks guys.......great job. I would like to know how it is holding up over many uses
Thank you! It is holding up very well. We are still quite happy with it.
I am definitely going to be buying myself one of these, Soy allergy is practically forcing me to live off the grid so to speak.
Lovin your video, i'm just in a bit of a problem the waste product is coming out of the oil crack - what am i doing wrong? 🤔
I have the same problem
Me too. I’m experiencing like the exactly same thing
We are trying to see if we can figure this issue out as it’s not something we have experienced.
Very nice thanks so much for olives would you still need the heat or can they be cold pressed
You need the heat to help the olives release their oil. The oil is still considered cold pressed as the machine doesn’t get hot enough to actually heat up the oil.
@@SheriAnnRicherson Thanks so much
I've got one of these. It works well!
Wow, amazing. I have one but i never knows, that must open the fore lamp. Super
How about grinding the peanutes before adding it into the press?
You can use the seed cake in your cooking or make your own peanut butter, trail bars, cookies, candies. even soaps! after all it is peanut pulp.
Debra, you're absolutely right! The seed cake, or peanut pulp, can be a valuable byproduct with many potential uses. Cooking, making homemade peanut butter, crafting trail bars, cookies, candies, and even incorporating it into soap-making are all fantastic ideas. It's a great way to minimize waste and get the most out of the whole process. If you or anyone else has more creative suggestions for using seed cake or any other DIY tips, please feel free to share. It's all about learning and discovering new ways to make the most of our resources. 😊🥜🍪🛁
thank you for this video. excellent details.
hello , a question as i want to use it to extract mainly raw fresh coconut so would it heat the coconut ?
do the machine heat the grain or peanuts or coconut or the seeds as part of the process to have the oil them extracted ? please explain
Some people I know make soap and candles and making herbs and anointing oils..that are mixed with different flowers in another prices...
Thank you for sharing this journey. I have been practicing with many different things. I have read that sprouting sunflower seeds and eating them as a salad is a Great protein source. I live in an apartment yet am allowed to grow "flowers" Again thanks for the realistic truth in our abilities. I love Truth ❤.
You can use the seed cake as face scrub too.
Thank you! I never thought of that. Is there a specific recipe you use or just add if to any face scrub recipe?
@@SheriAnnRicherson you are very welcome.
It really depends on your skin type. If i felt like my face is dirty i will mix it with facial soap and scrub my face. Or as mask with aloe jell, sugar free yogurt, whatever you want.( the seed cake should as powder if you are going yo use it as mask).
Good luck
Hello, how do you clean the oil press machine once done?
I'm so impressed. The manual oil extractor is no longer available from the link provided
No, at this time it isn’t. However Amazon typically makes other suggestions on what to purchase - or you could simply follow the blog link to find out what my recommendations are.
hello thanks well explained can this squeeze oil from fruit as from avocado ? thank you
Swap out the handle for a fly wheel should make the cranking easier
what uses has been use with the residual fiber !??!?
A person just commented that it’s edible and used to make Tempe. I feed it to my livestock.
A pully could be put where the handle is and a manual or powered pulley to make it easier.
This was the video I've been looking for. TFS
Great idea! Thank you!
Along those lines I was thinking a treadle could be set up to reduce fatigue
I'm still thinking if it could be adapted to the KitchenAid mixer, as an attachment?
Awesome 👌demonstration. Thank you for sharing 🙏this video. How do you Clean it 🤔
We disassembled it and washed it in hot soapy water
Teflon tape on the threads would mitigate the oil leaking from the end.
the mechanism seeded burned at the end, does that clean uo ok?
Ours cleaned up ok.
does the heat actually damage the dry crushed nuts coming out? I want to know if I can still consume the crushed peanuts.
It’s literally mush. I guess they could be used somehow.
I just bought this and my first attempt was a total failure, how you manage to put the flame at the jar. Mine is either too big or too small
Jeffrey says he basically guessed at the height of the flame based on the science classes he had. He thinks he just got lucky. We plan to do some follow up video and will try to address some of the questions we are receiving.
Is it really necessary to heat up the press itself? Or you can go with cold press?
You can cold press but the heat gives you more oil
@@danfrank8938 Thanks for the info!
Can I ask.. what kind of gas do you use for the fire?
Very good video, explained everything , one of the healthiest form of oil
Thank you so much!
how can I get one of these machines
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Hello, can't figure out from the comments if someone has successfully made OLIVE OIL.... Does it work well of olive extraction?
We have not tried to make olive oil. We did peanut oil because that’s what was readily available in our area.
And is it necessary to put the fire in another jar? Or can it be cold pressed?
Thanks for your answer!
Any idea how this would with softer material such as olives?
Hi @DirtRoadAutoRepair, great question! While the manual oil press I demonstrated in the video is primarily designed for seeds and nuts, it can work for softer materials like olives with some modifications.
When working with softer materials, you may find that the pressing process requires a bit more effort compared to harder seeds. It's essential to ensure the olives are well-prepared, such as pitting them before pressing.
Additionally, using a lower-pressure setting and slower, more gradual pressing may be necessary to extract the oil effectively from softer materials like olives. Experimentation and adjustment of the pressing technique will help you achieve the best results.
Remember that the quality of the oil extracted can also depend on factors like the ripeness of the olives and the variety you're using. If you decide to try it with olives or have more questions about the process, please feel free to reach out. Happy pressing! 🫒🥜🛢️
Hello mam/sir can I know how much weight this machine is..
Sorry I dint watch the whole video but can you press that oil with out the heat
This is amazing.. are you still following this process ?
Yes, I am.
@@SheriAnnRicherson i am planning to purchase it.. Can you please let me know is it hard or easy to rotate the shaft please
Could it be adapted to the KitchenAid mixer, as an attachment?
When you heat all the proprieties of the différents oils are damage? If you make with sunflower or linen it very sensitive to the heat the light and oxygen. So all omegas are burned. Sorry about my English. Kind regards.
Hi David, your question is spot on, and your English is just fine! 😊 When using a manual oil press with heat, it's essential to consider the properties of the oils you're extracting.
You're absolutely correct that some oils, like sunflower and flaxseed, are sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen, which can cause them to degrade and lose their beneficial properties, including essential fatty acids like omega-3s. The pressing method I demonstrated in the video does involve some heat due to the candle flame, but it's relatively mild compared to other extraction methods.
For oils like sunflower or flaxseed, cold-pressing methods are often preferred to minimize heat exposure and retain their nutritional value. These methods use mechanical pressure without external heat sources.
Your concern highlights the importance of choosing the right extraction method for different oils to preserve their unique qualities. Thank you for bringing this up, and if you have any more questions or want to discuss specific oils or extraction methods further, feel free to ask. It's great to have these discussions about the science of food and oil extraction! 🌻🔥🍃
Thanks for your response. So what kind of oil press can I use without heat to extract flaxseed, sunflower, or any oil contains omega 3?
I wonder if that seed cake is similar to the powdered peanut butter people buy
Hey Matthew, great question! Seed cake from the peanut oil extraction process does have some similarities to powdered peanut butter, but there are also significant differences.
Seed cake is what remains after the oil is pressed out of peanuts. It's essentially a concentrated peanut residue. While it does contain some residual peanut flavor and protein, it's usually much higher in fat compared to powdered peanut butter, which is defatted and often contains additives like salt and sugar.
Powdered peanut butter, on the other hand, is made by roasting peanuts and then removing most of the fat, resulting in a lower-calorie and lower-fat product. It's typically used as a lower-fat alternative to traditional peanut butter in recipes and shakes.
So, in essence, both seed cake and powdered peanut butter start with peanuts, but they undergo different processes and serve different culinary purposes. It's fascinating to explore these connections in the world of food! If you have more questions or want to know more about either of these products, feel free to ask. 😊🥜🍴
Looks like there is more leaking from the end than going iin the jar.
Hi @inannashu689, thank you for watching the video and sharing your observation. When using a manual oil press, it's not uncommon to have some oil leakage, especially if there's a mismatch in the size of the press tube and the receiving jar's opening. To minimize this, make sure that the press tube fits securely into the jar's opening, and you may also want to use a jar with a wider mouth to catch more of the extracted oil. Additionally, adjusting the pressure applied during pressing can help control the flow.
Every setup may have its unique quirks, so experimenting and finding the right configuration for your specific press and jars can improve efficiency. I hope these tips help, and if you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to ask. Happy pressing! 🌱🥜🛢️
Is this machine suitable to make coconut oil also?
Hi
from where i can this machine?
Waiting for reply
Thanks
Would it be better to grind material before extraction?
If you have a way of grinding the material first it might make it easier to crank but I don’t know how small of material will produce a satisfactory yield of oil
Mine stopped working after two uses..how do I fix it.
What if you use bigger seeds 🤔
Like neem seeds.
Would be interested in one.
I have not tried bigger seeds but as long as they fit and are not too hard, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
I love that couple. GOD BLESS U
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Mine does not work. Crank handle keeps falling off. Not sure where the cake should come out. Very informative video.
I'm sorry to hear that. I am trying to get Jeff to help me do some more videos so I can show some of the answers to the questions. Right now we are getting a new foundation and are working to move stuff, so we are a bit stacked up, but hopefully soon!
Can this be used as a vegetabale juicer aswell??
Great question! While a manual oil press and a vegetable juicer both involve extracting liquids from plant-based materials, they serve different purposes and have some key differences.
The manual oil press is specifically designed for extracting oils from seeds, nuts, or oil-rich materials. It operates by applying mechanical pressure to these materials, which results in the extraction of oil.
On the other hand, a vegetable juicer is designed for juicing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. It typically uses a different mechanism, such as spinning blades or augers, to extract the juice from the produce.
So, while a manual oil press is excellent for oil extraction, it may not be the best choice for juicing vegetables, as it's optimized for a different process. If you're looking to make fresh vegetable juice, I would recommend using a dedicated vegetable juicer for the best results. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask! 😊🥦🍹
Very nice video , can you use this to make coconut oil
Thank you! I would think you could. I found this video on making coconut oil and thought it was interesting, so I wanted to share it with you - ruclips.net/video/360PLFW0zk0/видео.html
That video is not cold pressing. It's cooked. That oil is better for hair not cooking.
Can you please tell us the purpose of the fire,i mean why is it necessary to light the fire in that particular place?
The fire aids in the release of the oil. The press was designed with a specific location for the fire.
Can you extract essential oils from orange peels/skin with this machine?
Great question, Pam! While the manual oil press I showcased in this video is excellent for extracting edible oils from seeds and nuts, it may not be the best choice for extracting essential oils from orange peels or citrus fruits.
Essential oil extraction from citrus peels usually involves methods like steam distillation or cold pressing, which are specifically designed to capture the aromatic compounds from the peel.
If you're interested in making your own citrus essential oils, I'd recommend exploring these dedicated methods, as they are better suited for preserving the fragrant oils found in citrus peels.
However, if you have any other questions or if there's anything else you'd like to know about the manual oil press or other DIY projects, feel free to ask. I'm here to help! 😊🍊🌿
@@SheriAnnRicherson thank you for answering
This is actually very soothing
I tried buying one but unfortunately it’s out of stock. Great video, thanks.
Thank you. I’m sorry this one is out of stock. I do have an accompanying blog post linked in the video and description that shows other oil presses I recommend.
Olive oil can be used for oil lamps
Thanks for the video, question. Do you know what temperature the oil gets due to the heating?
No. We did not take the oils temperature after pressing, but it did not seem hot. I was able to pick up the container of oil with my bare hands with no issues.
Can this press be used to do castor beans?
From looking at other videos, it seems like it would perform better if the peanuts were ground down at least a bit before pressing for oil. Otherwise excellent to see how it works and performs. Thank you for the video.
You are welcome!
I used sun flower seeds and got less oil .by still worked
You convinced me to buy the electrical
Keep cranking,it will fire up soon,running on peanut oil
Can you do leaves as well...
No, this is not an essential oil press.
This is great, I wanna buy it to extract sunflower oil
Thanks for posting. Has the hand crank worn down? Has it been a durable and reliable product?
Ours still works just fine. It has been durable and reliable.
Where can you get an electrical heating attachment? Oil and wick smells out the kitchen.
I’d look on Amazon or maybe consider doing it outdoors. We didn’t notice a smell, but we have kerosene lamps we use, so maybe that’s why.
@@SheriAnnRicherson Thank you for your kind response and I will follow your advice. Be well!
Did you also tried it with coconut? And if so did that work out well?
No, I did not. Coconuts do not grow here so that is not something I would try. The idea for me was to find a way to grow and press my own oil to be self-sufficient.
What type of oil did you use for your heat source?
Hey, I've seen a guy modifying a similar Piteba one. He said that the bearings suck and the nozzle too. How is this one better?
Thats one mans opinion. Or woman (cant be to careful these days lol)
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@@O.A.K unfunny and unoriginal comment
What happens when we don’t use the candle 🕯,pls can u reply, and was the oil hot or warm or very hot ???
You need to use a candle and no, the oil was not hot or even warm if I remember correctly.
Sheri Ann Richerson thanks for the reply 👍
You are welcome.
I own one of these, without heat, the seeds or nuts just get bound up and wont expel oil or castings. The temperature of the body outside of the ring the candle is under gets warm, but not hot to the touch. I'm assuming in electric or industrial presses the friction provides the heat to help the oil flow.
Are u selling the oil press.if your selling how much to buy. I'm from canada Ontario
Mine is not for sale.
This pressed is cold or hot pressed oil?
Have you tried using this for herbal extracts?I was interested in a hydraulic press,but changed my mind when I saw the price.
I have not. I have a still and distill my own essential oils.
Sheri Ann Richerson hello can you put the link where you get the distill please
Nice video, how long did it take to extract that much oil?
I think it took about ten minutes
What if you replaced the crank with an electric drill?
I think you can add a motor, but need to go slowly. Electric drill can't go that slow.
Which oil you r using in bottel for heating
would it be dumb to add a drill to the end of that?
perfect review ... thanks for the video
Is this cold press only
Cold press is defined at extraction under 120 degrees F. I doubt the flame itself would get much hotter.
I need this machine please please detail send me
Does the oil extracted contain lots of water that is there inside the seed?
I did not see any water in the oil I collected and it did set in the refrigerator about a week or so as I used it up. My guess is the water evaporates in part because of the heat as it is pressed.
Thanks for sharing! Have you tried it on a loose setting? Will a nut butter come out the end?
I have not tried it on a loose setting. The machine that makes nut butter is different.
This machine money 💰 Rate .
Hello Sheri. Question: How does it work with Pecan nuts? And, the nut remains... Have you find them of any use besides bird feed?
Thanks!
I have not tried pecan nuts yet. My chickens love the leftovers but I have not tried to incorporate them into brownies or use them in any other way. I should try that! Thanks for the idea!
You can make nut flours or nut mills with it. Actually you can do both. For every once cup of nuts you add 3 or 4 cups of water and blend it and strain through a bag. Then the pulp dry in out in a dehydrater or oven and blen again when dry for the flour. Great for breading and some desserts. The almond milk will last about a week. Sweeten to taste
impressive thanks a lot! quick question can i use store bought penuts? or do i need specific type of penuts?
Yes, use raw store bought peanuts. I believe we went with raw Spanish Peanuts if my memory serves me correctly.
How long did Jeff crank until the oil started coming out? How long did it take to complete? Thanks
Hi. I have not had time to re-watch the video to see what the actual time was. I am thinking under 10 minutes to start and maybe 10 minutes to press the oil. If you are looking for a total time estimate, I would say between 20 minutes and 30 minutes.
good job thanks
can i use this to extract coconut oil from copra?
If you cut the coconut thin enough it should work.
V V GOOD EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU.
You're welcome. I hope the video was helpful!
Hello how are you? Still using the machine? Could you tell me what the inside diameter of the press pipe is, please? Thanks.
I don’t know off the top of my head but we will try to get you an answer
@@SheriAnnRicherson Thanks