Dutch Style Cheese Press Heavy Duty SINGLE PRO SERIES

I'm certainly glad I discovered this company and have bought several things from them thus far. I bought the heavy duty cheese press and ingredients and draining mats that have all been shipped out promptly with no issue whatsoever. I've called a couple times and the owner himself picks up the phone and is very interested in how my project is going and offers troubleshooting tips with no feeling that I'm inferior for making mistakes LOL. I intend to keep buying my supplies from him and would recommend this company 100% to anyone looking to get into the wonderful hobby of cheese making.

I received this press recently, and as such have only had an opportunity to press 4 cheeses. But it is a remarkably stable, sturdy press that was easy to assemble and is simple to use. The numbers on the lever arm allow the user to make very simple calculations to achieve the needed pressing weight. And the lever can be folded out of the way when not in use. The custom drainage tray and tray insert are well-made, and channel whey away from the press. And clean-up is a breeze. Pressing cheese requires that a constant weight be exerted on the follower/form. And spring presses reduce their actuation force as the curd compresses. This press maintains the weight I choose, even as the curd compresses in the form. I would highly recommend this press to anyone looking for consistent, reliable results!

I'm absolutely thrilled with this cheese press. There are certainly cheaper options available, but I was looking for a well built, functional press that would stand the test of time, and this press is certainly it. I've used it a couple of times since the time of this review and I've noted that the pressure is constant and easy to adjust. The whey collection tray is a nice touch and helps me to keep my work area clean.

I have just started making cheese that needs to be pressed. I am very happy with this product. The whey drains away nicely. The cheese press is made with quality wood. I did as recommended and rubbed it down with cutting board oil before use. This was to protect the wood. The assembly tip of rubbing the screws in a bar of soap for easier assembly was a great idea. Everything was a lot easier with this tip.

I love this cheese press, does the job, while being easy to use and flexible. (thanks Richard- these are great presses! TheCheesemaker)

First, I received this press the day after I ordered it. I wish the instructions had a little more detail, but studying the picture and texting Steve got the answers quickly. It took less than 10 minutes to assemble. I had Gouda in it less than 36 hours after ordering. Customer service is definitely 5 stars. It is very sturdy. I love the drip tray and tray insert included. The numbers are carved into the lever so no need to rely on memory. With a quart jar full of water, a five pound dumbbell and a 10 pound kettle bell and a few short pieces of twine, I will have every weight needed. The base is wide and well balanced. If you have been in my shoes and tried various household objects to press cheese and have nearly smashed your foot, spilled curds, or dented your floor- you will especially appreciate this press.

I finally decided on what style of cheese press to purchase. I have goats and make my cheese in 4 gallon batches. This necessitated a press that would handle large cheese molds and adequate drainage. This Dutch press is just what I needed. It is beautifully made, sturdy and well finished. The drainage tray works exceptionally well. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Well build solid press that, according to Steve, can handle over 150 lbs pressing force - the most I will need. Would give the press a 4.5 rating, had a minor issues with it which was resolved to my complete satisfaction in a reasonable time, so rated 5 for superior customer service. Expensive, but based on comparison to other presses online, seems to be worth the price.

No more guess work when it comes to the weights! My only regret is that I did not buy one of these years ago! Very nice people to deal with.

The only complaint is that the four screw holes were too tight and needed some adjustment. Otherwise everything works as it should. The press is easy to use, seems sturdy, and will likely serve us for years to come. Note from Steve/thecheesemaker: thanks for the feedback. I have made note and inspected all presses to insure the holes are adequate for using a hand screwdriver.

This press was easy to put together and worked great. A better manual for use would help those who are not mechanically inclined but most should have no problem. It turned out a lovely perfectly rounded cheese.

I just received this press this week. tried it twice and have two perfect wheels of cheese aging in my cheese cave. It was super easy to set it up and to determine weight at each level with a simply scale. once I determined weights i wrote it on the sides of the press. The amount of weight was perfect. No more lumpy cheese. No more crumbling because i couldn't 'guess ' at the amount of weight i was using. I appreciate the quick shipment and support i received from steve while getting it right. Thank you steve. The best customer service you will ever find.