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ophiuchus_99

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My micro cheese making equipment.
« on: October 22, 2016, 10:31:18 PM »
I figured I should post the pictures of my micro cheese system in the equipment section of the forum if I plan to keep updating them.

In case some didn't see my post in the introduction forum I have been building a micro cheese system that works as close as possible to the real deal.

I purchased the batch Pasteurizing vat and press table from Micro Dairy Designs. I made a couple modifications to that equipment and built a heated drain table myself.

Today is the first time trying out the drain table with some cheddar.
« Last Edit: October 23, 2016, 05:19:04 PM by ophiuchus_99 »

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2016, 08:28:21 AM »
Wow! What a setup... :)

ophiuchus_99

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2016, 05:11:29 PM »
I got to try out the drain table for the first time yesterday and it worked great!
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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2016, 05:15:51 PM »
Here are a few more pictures.
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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2016, 06:34:00 PM »
Envy! ;)

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2016, 10:44:49 PM »
Nice setup!! Drain table looks really good! All the best for making future great cheese!!

achik1990

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2016, 09:17:05 PM »
I'm green with envy over your new setup  :(


Duntov

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2016, 11:18:21 PM »
Tough decision.  Gibson Model O or a micro cheese setup.  Hmmm.

ophiuchus_99

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2016, 12:18:49 AM »
Tough decision.  Gibson Model O or a micro cheese setup.  Hmmm.

I would have to say both!

ophiuchus_99

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2017, 08:22:20 PM »
I made a 17 minute video showing the equipment being used to make a batch of cheddar if anyone wants to check it out.

https://youtu.be/LRMZbFF_K1I

John Berard

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2017, 07:37:19 PM »
Great video.  Thanks for sharing!

DoctorCheese

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2017, 08:28:22 PM »
Where in Oregon do you live, maybe I can help you test your cheese... by eating it  ^-^ Beautiful setup; a pipe-dream for me but I can enjoy it vicariously through you.

ophiuchus_99

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2017, 04:09:26 AM »
Where in Oregon do you live, maybe I can help you test your cheese... by eating it  ^-^ Beautiful setup; a pipe-dream for me but I can enjoy it vicariously through you.

I'm East of Roseburg. I'm guessing about 3 1/2 hours or so. 

WovenMeadows

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2017, 06:43:51 PM »
Do you know what the max weight and pressure the MDD press is rated for?

ophiuchus_99

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Re: My micro cheese making equipment.
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2017, 12:47:40 AM »
I know it is quite a bit with both weights on one arm.  I will see if I can test the maximum.