Will it work on large grapefruit? Oro blanco grapefruit--like 5 inches across?
1465444
The diameter of the top is 3-3/4 inches and the bottom is almost 5". I think it would be fine for a large grapefruit.
1465445
Indeed it will. And this thing is built like a tank! Built the way they built things in the early 20th century! heavy and stable. This will be something that will be passed down to grandchildren.
1465446
It worked real good for the smaller oranges but it didn't squeeze the outer edge of the larger oranges. So you lose quite a bit of juice. The diameter of the lower "cone" where the orange sits is 4.375". the upper "cup" which squeezes the fruit is 3.75 so there is 5/8" ring of fruit that doesn't get squished into juice. Other than that it works good, better than the electric juicers.
1465447
I doubt it would do a good job on a 5-inch grapefruit. The diameter of the holder is about 4 inches only. It works great on oranges and even mandarines and clementines but I a 5" grapefruit is simply too big. I also had good results with pomegranates but I had to squeeze multiple times, moving it to 4 different edges. Perhaps this "technique" could work with a grapefruit, too.
812418
I haven't tried it but there is extra room, you have to sort of pinch the cutter when opening regular bottles so I'm guessing it would work on larger bottles.
103394
I've never tried really large cherries, but I think it might actually work more smoothly with them than the small ones I pitted last year. The throat seems large enough for large cherries to flow smoothly in, so I think it would be worth a shot. It's a nice simple pitter and quick once you get your rhythm down!
771673
If a fruit is too big, simply cut it into smaller parts, or reposition the part of the fruit that didn't get juiced completely. I would say a large grapefruit may need to be quartered with a knife, then juiced.
650506
It's not easy to measure. The blades are in the way. It does work on very large peaches.you will love it.
1807484
I am using it on a beer bottle that's 9oz and it works great, much smaller but if the opening is the same as a champagne bottle it would work (it needs the lip to clasp on to, which is why a standard wine bottle doesn't work)
1404733
It could handle a pretty small grapefruit. Try to buy ones less than 4 inches in diameter.
1742288
Sunny: Here is my thinking on the top squeezer. It will make pressing down easier, but is not as efficient as the hand in juice extraction. The top can only press downward and does not accommodate all sizes of oranges and grapefruits. The hand will squeeze and ocilate, making it more efficient in extracting all the juice. If you get the top, please let me know if you find my thinking to bre true.Thanks,Ian
2028483
It may very well do that. You press the item into the citrus juicer which is vertical ... the skins of a grapefruit, lemon or orange give you something to hold onto, and you've got the layers of onions; sections... it may just twist, but if you could hold onto with a glove or brute strength.... however, I have a regular juicer (like the jack Lalane (sp) and it would do a much more efficient job .... a much better choice.
771674
The Olympus Commercial Juice Press is large enough to be used on grapefruits. We have used the Juice Press on grapefruits (and oranges, lemons, and limes) and have been very satisfied with how it works.
2148820
My nephew is the one who received this. He used it for pears. He recommended another use it for grapefruit. I would think that peaches woukd be fine.
141090
Depending on the fruit not so bad- lemons and limes pretty easy, but grapefruits (which I mostly juice) are tough because they are wider, even for the larger reamer. If you're losing strength in your hands, it might be better to save up and get an automated one that can also do things like apples- it would probably have more longevity
863100
I have used in on grapefruits and it works well. I have also used it on small manderins, not as easy, but doable.
2003243
I have not tried it with grapefruit but it has both large and small parts for citrus of varying sizes. I imagine that you could use medium sized grapefruit with this machine. You might want to contact the manufacturer online if you want only for grapefruit.
2170708
The tips are rounded, I use then for ice cream but I think they would equally work for grapefruit.
2045874
You would have to experiment. The only one I know it works for is the Playtex Ventaire wide bottles.
766324
I've only used it for citrus, but think it would work well as it has a good soft area for the fruit to land.