Dutch Style Cheese Press

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Description

This cheese press is proudly made in the USA and built to last a lifetime. Made from solid hard wood, Maple, this press is well balanced and easy to use.

Pressure is applied by hanging weights at one of two notches on the lever arm. Each notch is a multiple so you can calculate how much pressure is being applied. For example, a 5 lb. weight hung on the furthest notch (4) will equal 20 lbs. of pressure. 

With an ability to apply up to 100 lbs. of pressure, this press can be used with cheese weighing up to 10 lbs.

NOTE: Picture to be updated soon.  Now includes a drip tray and the plunger runs through the weight arm.

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CB
06/16/2023
Calvin B.
United States

Dutch press review

This press was much easier to use than my homemade one . I didn't have to worry about the weights falling off in the middle of the night and draining over the sink was a plus. I wish I had bought one a year ago.

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11/21/2022
Cindy C.
United States

Great Press, but instructions need updating

I only gave this 4 stars because the directions don't match the current press and it can be confusing. I notified the company of the need to make some changes to the instructions for assembly. I always look for quality in anything that I purchase, and this did not disappoint. I...read moreI only gave this 4 stars because the directions don't match the current press and it can be confusing. I notified the company of the need to make some changes to the instructions for assembly. I always look for quality in anything that I purchase, and this did not disappoint. I oiled it with some butcher block oil before I put it together to enhance the longevity of the press. As stated, the instructions are not correct, but we still managed to put it together correctly. There are only two weight slots and I found them to be rather small to hold the weight of my pail with weight added. So I took a rasp and filed them down just a slight bit so that the bail handle from my pail wouldn't slip. That made it much better. Although the different molds all say that they fit this press, I do find that some of them tend to slip to the side, so for me, I wish that the pressing arm was a bit larger in diameter so that it doesn't slip to the side when pressing. This is my first time using a dutch press, so I'm certain I will find ways to make it better as I go. I am still happy with this purchase however. It is solid quality and will last a long time if well taken care of.

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SL
06/06/2022
Stephen/Dianne L.
United States

Dutch Style Cheese Press

We've had our press for a couple of months and are quite impressed with the results (no pun intended). We are still learning, as we are finding that there can be a slight difference in weights used for pressing. It needs to be emphasized that you will be the one...read moreWe've had our press for a couple of months and are quite impressed with the results (no pun intended). We are still learning, as we are finding that there can be a slight difference in weights used for pressing. It needs to be emphasized that you will be the one responsible for providing the weights. I was concerned that it might be too flimsy, but when we received the press, and was able to see how well constructed it is, my fears were quickly dispelled and we moved on to more pressing matters (pun intended). So far, the highest weight we have used was somewhere around 80-90 lbs. on the arm. My family really enjoys Queso Fresco, and we are making it weekly (see the attached photo, yes those are red pepper flakes in it, we love it that way). We also celebrated a holiday recently, Shavu'ot that traditionally you serve milk products. We tried, and were quite successful, in recreating Gavin Webers Fuit Cake Cheese, as you can see in the pictures below. Thank you for providing such a wonderful product that I know we will be using extensively. Stephen/Dianne Lockwood

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CS
04/20/2022
Craig S.
United States

Better than I thought it would be.

The press arrived quickly and was easy to assemble. We were using another style press and and this is by far easier to use. Did a quick oil and wax coating for easier clean up along with some minor modifications for hanging weights and stabilizing the arm to keep it...read moreThe press arrived quickly and was easy to assemble. We were using another style press and and this is by far easier to use. Did a quick oil and wax coating for easier clean up along with some minor modifications for hanging weights and stabilizing the arm to keep it centered properly. Over all we would rate this 5 out of 5 stars.

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08/24/2021
mary
United States

Pretty and works well

The press was easy to assemble but make sure you have the right screw bit. I used avocado oil to seal the wood. The instructions say “three” slots, but there are only two for weights. The grooves are small, I may have hubby enlarge the diameter of the weight grooves....read moreThe press was easy to assemble but make sure you have the right screw bit. I used avocado oil to seal the wood. The instructions say “three” slots, but there are only two for weights. The grooves are small, I may have hubby enlarge the diameter of the weight grooves. I m cheap and just tied a string to my workout 5Lb weight. The construction is solid. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase.

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09/12/2020
Marie
United States

Solid and Simple

This was super easy to assemble and also to use. The materials appear to be good quality. If I was persnickety (or had those kind of visitors) I would probably want to sand off a little of the rough edges in a couple spots. But we're pretty redneck here and...read moreThis was super easy to assemble and also to use. The materials appear to be good quality. If I was persnickety (or had those kind of visitors) I would probably want to sand off a little of the rough edges in a couple spots. But we're pretty redneck here and the rough edges do not affect function at all. The only thing I added is a thin piece of metal to insert in the marked slot... it's actually the metal belt/pocket clip from a defunct pocketknife. This keeps the weight from sliding down. (You can see it in the pic). Seems like that should probably come with the press--or perhaps the grooves should be deeper. This is the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Anyway, we are used to improvising. And overall I am perfectly satisfied.

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SM
05/17/2020
Susan M.
United States

Colby cheese

I am having so much fun with this. I enjoyed putting it together and watching it work. I need to find better weights. I used what I had around house. I used different containers with different amounts of liquid in. I want to add my photo but can not figure...read moreI am having so much fun with this. I enjoyed putting it together and watching it work. I need to find better weights. I used what I had around house. I used different containers with different amounts of liquid in. I want to add my photo but can not figure out how.

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