Handmade Wooden Cheese Press – The Nest Press

Description

Discover the joy of pressing your own artisan cheese with The Nest Press, an heirloom-quality handmade wooden cheese press designed for home and homestead cheesemakers. Carefully handcrafted from red oak and durable, thick plywood, this press combines beauty, function, and longevity in one compact, artisan tool. Its heavy-duty springs and food-grade epoxy–coated base are designed to withstand the rigors of regular cheesemaking, making it a reliable companion for every batch of cheese you create.

The Nest Press delivers up to 90 pounds of pressure, easily measured using the etched plexiglass pressure gauge. Its small footprint, measuring just 9″x12″, fits neatly on a shelf or in a cupboard, giving you the freedom to make cheese in even the coziest of homestead kitchens. Despite its compact size, the press accommodates cheese molds up to 8″ in diameter (approximately 6-8 lb wheels), perfect for a wide variety of cheeses, including Cheddar, Gouda, Jack, Alpine-style cheeses, and more!

The Nest Press is simple and intuitive enough for beginners to use, while still being sturdy and effective enough for experienced cheesemakers.

Each press is carefully handcrafted by Jerry Withers in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nest Press was born from a desire to fill a gap in the market: a compact, high-quality, affordable, handmade wooden cheese press that combines durability, functionality, and beauty. Sarah and Jerry collaborated on the design to ensure it met the practical needs of home cheesemakers while adding artisan beauty to any kitchen.

The Nest Press can be purchased on its own, or bundled with the Goat Cheese Academy online cheesemaking course for a complete cheesemaking experience and extra savings. Whether you’re a beginner ready to try your hand at homemade cheese or a seasoned maker looking for a reliable, beautiful press, the Nest Press is the perfect addition to your cheesemaking toolkit.

A note about shipping:

For orders placed after Monday, December 15 we are unable to guarantee Christmas delivery. Orders will be shipping out within 2 business days, and all U.S. orders ship priority mail with USPS and typically arrive within 2-3 business days. You will receive email confirmation when your press ships!

We are happy to offer shipping to our Canadian friends! Please be aware that duties or taxes may be collected at delivery by Canada Post. These are set by Canadian customs and aren’t included in the shipping price.

We are doing everything we can to keep shipping affordable, and we’re thrilled to get the Nest Press into your homestead kitchen—even across the border. 🇨🇦✨