killer apple grinder

this all came about in one weekend when i had almost 200 lbs of pears given to me from a friend.

Step 1 The hopper

this started out as a stainless mixing bowl from a local dept. store. I cut the bottom out to fight the locking ring of the grinder.

Comments

[stephenniall]

Very cool ! I never thought of doing something like this for homebrewing I might make a smaller version for juicing grapes ! something like that

[rimar2000]

Very interesting. This device save many money. Pardon, I don't speak English: ¿what is "killer apple"? I don't find in my translator.

[bytowneboy]

He means efficient apple grinder.

[The Red Button]

I thought he meant the grinder is very dangerous

[rimar2000]

Thanks, but I prefer the explanation of PMbytowneboy. He says: He means efficient apple grinder.

[rimar2000]

Thanks very much. I believed that that was a class of apples...

[ironsmiter]

sweet idea!

Question on the "ground fruit"... the end product, does it resemble applesause? chunky or smooth?

I have myself access to 4 apple trees, and they produce WAY more apples than I'd ever legally be allowed to turn into hard cider.... so I'm thinking of jarring homemade applesause.

Also, I'd reccomend food grade piping, just to be safe. this link is to the first page on my google search. Food grade clear pvc

[Phil B]

Very innovative! Did you cut the pears open and remove the seeds, stems, and skins before making pear butter out of pears?

[Scubabubba]

MORE POWER!!!! Woo hoo!

How'd you drill the bowl & large pipe?