Fruit Crusher

A bucket-mounted crusher built from threaded rod, scrap wood and printed parts.

Fruit Crusher by Open-Source-Imports
https://thediyjunky.com/@open-source-imports/fruit-crusher
Licence: CC-BY-SA-3.0

Adapted from: https://www.appropedia.org/Fruit_crusher
Original author: User:Haley alexis, User:Aeslater
Original licence: CC-BY-SA-3.0


Fig 1: 4 Gallon Bucket

Summary

A fruit crusher that mounts on a standard bucket. The source separates its bill of materials into things already on hand, things bought from a hardware store, and 3D printed pieces.

Parts

Part Size / spec Qty Unit cost
Bucket Recommended 4 or 5 gallon 1 bucket — ^[Listed under materials already on hand]
Wood pieces 13.5 inch long scrap wood 2 pieces — ^[Scrap wood can just be used]
Threaded rod 1 foot long 2 rods — ^[From local hardware store]
Hex nuts 1/4-20 inches 20 nuts — ^[From local hardware store]
Stop nuts 1/4-20 inches 10 nuts — ^[From local hardware store]
Washers 1/4 inch screw size 12 washers — ^[From local hardware store]
Hex cap screws 1/4-20 x 3/4 inches 4 screws — ^[From local hardware store]
Hopper 3D printed 1 part —

Required total: ≥ $0.00
8 part(s) have no price recorded, so the total is a floor.

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