Bob Billison sent the following message to me regarding the honey press on
the tbh website at the url:
 
                      http://www.gsu.edu/~biojdsx/main.htm
 
I tried to respond to him directly, but for some reason the email address
wouldn't go through.  I'm posting my response to the list since some of
the information may be of interest to others.  I am hopeful that Bob will
pick up this response, that he doesn't mind me posting his initial
inquiry.
 
On Mon, 4 Aug 1997, Bob Billson wrote:
 
> I was looking at your pixs and instructions on the simple honey press on
> your Web page.  Quite a clever idea!  This is my first year as a
> beekeeper.  I certain could use a honey press this year as I'm just making
> cut comb honey.  I can see I'll have a construction project for the coming
> winter. :-)
 
Wonderful!  I'll bet you enjoy using a press.
 
> I have a few questions about your press.  What type of wood did you use
> for the plates?  I would suspect woods like pine would add a taste to the
> honey?  What are the dimensions of the press?  It is kind of hard to
> guessimate from the pixs the true size.
 
 
The plates were from an old formica table top.  The plates measure 15x23
inches.  You could probably make the plates from most anything then face
them with some material that wouldn't affect taste.  The table top appears
to be 3/4 or 1 inch plywood with 1/16 inch formica laminated.
 
The press is 50 inches high, about 32 inches wide.  You should be able to
make it smaller.  The press is built from scrap 2x4's.
 
I have attached a larger .jpg file that may give you a clearer image.
 
(Note: I have not attached the .jpg to this posting.  If any of you would
like to see it, contact me directly.)
 
>
> Are there any other suggestions you can offer for improvements or
> 'gotchas' you didn't anticipate?
>
 
Bob, the handle with the blue knob is only about 4.5 inches long.  The
blue knob is from an outside faucet.  I think a wheel might be easier to
use, or at least a door knob in place of the faucet knob.
 
> Thanks for making the info available to beekeepers!
>
 
My pleasure.  If you'll make some photos of your press, I'd be happy to
post them to the website.  Meanwhile, keep me advised of your adventures.
 
Cordially yours,
 
Jim
 
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