Diy cheese press

[Aris]

It is basically just two pots with one pot filled with water which weighs 20 lbs. I added a frying pan on top and put 25 lbs. of weights with a combined weight of almost 50 lbs. My cheddar came out properly knit using this press. It is very stable and presses evenly.

[modibo]

Very nice!

Looks similar in concept and design to this bucket press design: https://theartofcheese.com/make-a-bucket-press/

The weights on top add more pressure, but I imagine you could put the top on the upper bucket and place additional weight there as well. I have some unused wine juice buckets and you've inspired me to try using them for cheese pressing!