10/08/2026
When we turned 20, we came up with a list of smaller fun projects we could take on — ideally ones that would have a community benefit. The whole team got involved and started brainstorming.
Some ideas became reality, like the wooden tricycles we made for local children’s programs. Others, like the sooden catapult, didn’t quite make it off the drawing board.
But one project we’re especially happy about is our Wood100 DLT apple press.
That’s right — we used Dowel Laminated Timber to build a big apple press. And it’s seen plenty of action over the past few years. It’s become a popular community resource and still comes in handy every apple season — including right now.
A special thank you to Sam, who has become our unofficial apple juice expert. He’s spent countless hours helping new users learn the press and has generously volunteered his property as the annual setup spot.
It’s a pretty good reminder that sometimes the smaller projects can have a lasting impact — especially when they bring people together.
