How to quickly chop apples at home for juice extraction

To make apple juice at home, the fruit must first be crushed. You don't always have the right tools on hand, so there are a variety of methods available. You just need to know which ones. Making your own apple crusher is easy; the key is knowing the steps and having all the necessary tools on hand. Therefore, we'll focus on homemade apple crushing tools that you can make at home.

Preparing apples for chopping

Since various tools are used for crushing, many can fail if hard objects get into the crusher. Therefore, remove the seeds and stems from the apples beforehand. It's also a good idea to peel them, as this will prolong the life of the equipment's working parts. The fruit should be cut into small pieces.

The advantages of an apple crusher are the following:

• It will take a little time to chop a large number of apples;
• a virtually waste-free process, there is a lot of juice, and the pulp is almost completely dry;
• to construct a home device you will need a minimum of expenses;
• processing small batches of fruit, which is convenient for households;
• the equipment is practical and reliable, the main thing is not to forget about safety rules;
• there is no need to apply special physical effort when crushing fruits;
• Any problems that arise can be easily corrected independently, which again saves the household budget.

How to quickly chop apples at home

Now it's worth considering the most common tools used for chopping apples at home. Before any chopping process, remember to wash the apples, peel them, and cut them into small pieces.

To make devices that help crush apples at home, metal and wood are most often combined.

Using a press

You can make it yourself using a jack and some additional materials purchased at a hardware store. You can find the construction instructions online. If you have a ready-made fruit and berry press, get started.

First, the chopped fruit is placed in cloth bags or wrapped like an envelope. Then, the pieces are placed in a container through drainage grates. A weight is placed on top, and the finished juice drains into a tray.

However, to make a high-quality fruit press, having all the materials on hand isn't enough. The oak beams that form the base of the press barrel will need to be ordered from a carpenter's shop so they're all the same size. You'll also need to buy stainless steel and build a frame for the press. Building one is quite a hassle. Sometimes it's easier to buy a ready-made device than to build one yourself.

With a special drill attachment

Pre-crushed apples produce tastier and healthier juice. Another way to save money on juicers and crushers is to use a drill. It will be used to power the future crusher. You'll need a small drill with a power output of 350 watts.

The hopper, where the blocks will be placed, is made of laminated chipboard. The raw material is ground using a drum. The hopper simply sits on top and is not secured in any way, allowing for easy removal and cleaning of any remaining apples.

To make the workbench, take a piece of laminated tabletop. A hole is cut in it, and 60 x 40 mm wooden blocks are screwed to either side. Oak planks are attached to these blocks using screws. A hole is drilled in the planks, and a dowel with the grinder drum attached to it is inserted into the hole.

Received crusher It crushes the fruit well. After that, you can move on to juicing.

With a construction mixer

Most construction mixers are little different from a regular drill. Therefore, the steps for making an apple crusher are the same as for a drill. Attach a wooden block to the end of the mixer with a long pin. Screw screws into the wooden bushing in any order you choose.

Place the apples in a can and start crushing them.

Remember to take proper care of your tool afterward to ensure it lasts longer. The most important thing is to keep it clean. Rinse the tool after each use, especially hard-to-reach areas. Failure to do so will leave residue on the parts from previous apples, and if it gets into new pieces, it will accelerate spoilage.

Before you start washing, remember to turn off the power to the appliance.

Chopping apples for juice extraction

The best option for squeezing juice from apples is a press. A homemade hydraulic press is worth considering:

1. First, the barrel blanks are made, and a stainless steel strip with holes for screws is made underneath it to connect the oak sticks together. Oak and beech are particularly durable and considered chemically inert.
2. Make the piston diameter 4–6 mm smaller than the barrel diameter. It's best to make it out of stainless steel using a laser cutter. If using regular steel, paint it. To make removal easier, screw two rings to it. Wood can also be used, for example, two oak boards fastened with screws. A stainless steel sheet will serve as the stop, and the hydraulic device will be mounted on it.
3. Think about a tray; it can be a large plate. Glue a plastic tube into it so the juice drains out as soon as the tray is full.
4. A support for the jack is placed on top of the slave.
5. Support The motor can be welded or equipped with legs. This will ensure the grinder is stable during operation.
6. You also need to prepare a bag for filtering the juice. Lavsan is the optimal material for this. The bag should be larger than the inner diameter of the barrel, so that its edges can be folded outward.

There are different types of squeezing presses:

1. Hydraulic.
2. Mechanical.
3. Pneumatic.
4. Electrohydraulic.

How to grind apples for mash with a drill

To use a drill to grind apples for mash, prepare the following ingredients:

1. Plastic bucketIf you have a lot of apples, such a container should hold an average of 20 liters. You won't need a lid or handle.
2. Cutting knifeTo make it, take some stainless steel and sharpen it on an emery wheel. Weld a tube in the center and a hexagon to the end so the knife shaft can be clamped in the chuck. Weld a metal piece to the back of the knife; this will cut the knife's path downwards.
3. LidIt's made of stainless steel with a hole in the middle. Consider adding clamps so it can be secured to the bucket.
4. FootrestIt's attached to the bottom of the bucket to prevent the bucket from moving while the apples are being crushed. The material used is stainless steel or 10mm plywood. It's best to varnish the plywood.
5. Drill or hammer drillThey must be of high quality and powerful, then the apples will be chopped better.

These parts will make up the fruit crusher. Once the apples are thoroughly crushed, you can begin preparing the mash.

If you want to get good juice yield, let the crushed mass sit for a while, literally 2-3 hours, after which the juice will flow faster.

A word of caution for those new to this craft: making a crusher for apples and other fruits and berries is not an easy task. It requires certain skills and knowledge. Electrical safety precautions should also be followed when working with such a device. Therefore, if you're unsure about making your own crusher, it's best to buy one from a specialist store.