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People with many hives can extract honey using a honey press.
A much cheaper alternative can be made in this way.
presser handle
central presser
made from a
circle of wood
empty bucket
is put here to
collect honey
bag containing
honeycomb for
pressing is put
into here,
under the
presser
straight-sided
metal bucket
with holes in
the bottom
The straight-sided metal bucket has holes in the bottom. A
bucket is put underneath to collect the honey. There is a central
presser made from a circle of wood. The honeycomb for pressing
is put into a mesh cloth or bag and is pressed by putting it under
the presser. The handle is used to apply pressure to the
honeycomb bag to squeeze out the honey.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to Extract Quality Honey (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to
beekeepers in developing countries)