Press and Pressing Equipment

On our trip this past February, two presses were made for making briquettes this summer. These are being stored for our return this June.

It was an interesting process, I had ordered the 2 x 4's, 2 x 6's and bolts prior to our leaving so we could start first thing and not have to take the time to go to the wood yard. The first thing I noticed was the wood was actually 2" x  4" and 2" x 6", not our usual 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" and 1 1/2" x 5 1/2". Our sizes are special order. With the increased sizes, I then had to order longer bolts. We do not have access to equipment, so I will make component parts, for making the briquettes, prior to returning in June.