I've been watching some tube videos about pressing tobaccos at home. I've seen various wooden and metal "boxes" being pressed by log splitters, bearing presses and C-clamps. The Dagner's appear to have the best contraption I've come across, basically a SS tube with a set bottom and a cap that compresses under a clamp.
As is typical when I watch these types of things, "I had an idea".....so, I'm running this by everyone for their thoughts.
I think I'll run to the hardware store and purchase a short length of PVC(12"). I'll then chuck a wood blank into the lathe and turn a disk with a shoulder to use at the bottom, and a disk that fits inside for the top. I also plan to turn a small recess at the center (outside) of each of these so the c-clamp will stay centered during tightening, in theory applying equal pressure.....thoughts?????
Joe
As is typical when I watch these types of things, "I had an idea".....so, I'm running this by everyone for their thoughts.
I think I'll run to the hardware store and purchase a short length of PVC(12"). I'll then chuck a wood blank into the lathe and turn a disk with a shoulder to use at the bottom, and a disk that fits inside for the top. I also plan to turn a small recess at the center (outside) of each of these so the c-clamp will stay centered during tightening, in theory applying equal pressure.....thoughts?????
Joe
