Ukcider:Community Portal
From Ukcider
The ukcider community exists mainly as a mailing list hosted by googlegroups. That's where the discussions take place, and where you can ask questions and seek advice.
You are very welcome to join us
The group archives are public, but if you want to post messages or be able to receive the group via email (the best way) then you will need to subscribe. Here's the address to join the ukcider mailing list: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/ukcider More detailed information about the mechanics and running of the mailing list, including FAQ here: Ukcider Group FAQ
- Cider Events
If you're looking to indulge in some convivial cider drinking with other stalwarts then keep an eye on the Current_events page
- ukcider Events
One of the features of succesful online communities is a desire to meet up in real life. This is starting to happen through ukcider, either by members arranging to look out for each other at Current_events or else by instigating cider hunting pub crawls, meals and so on through the mailing list. Why not suggest something for your area?
- Who's who Page
Some people thought it might be a good idea to have a wiki page listing brief details about ukcider members, so here it is. Why not add yourself in? Members List
- Photos
There's a growing collection of ukcider related digital photographs on the Flickr.com group of the same name flickr.com/groups/cider If you upload photos there, they can easily be incorporated into appropriate pages here.
- Old Archive
Prior to June 2004 the group existed on yahoogroups and the archived discussions for 1999-2004 are available at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukcider/
Question re flange for press project
So I would like to make my own screw style cider press. I have finally found the Acme screw from a company and then seem to have a few different lengths and thicknesses. Here is the site for that http://www.techno-isel.com/lmc/Products/AcmeInch.htm. Handles should be easy or I could weld something to the top and fab. my own. The problem I am having is with the end piece that makes the connection between the wood press piece in the bucket and the screm. I know what I am looking for but don't know the name or where to find one. My thought was some type of flange with a neck on it that the screw would fit into. I could either secure it with a set screw which would mean the press screw would need to have a groove put into it or I would need to pull it out when it got to the end of the stroke. The bucket might also be a challenge as I am not 100% sure how to build a slotted bucket but I think I ran figure it out. If anyone has any ideas about where to find the flange or any ideas regarding the project let me know. I know I will probably just upgrade in a year to the real bottle jack style press but this sounds like fun. - User:Sheriemac
