Simple Tofu Press

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Amazon sells a similar tofu press for $25, but I couldn't justify spending that on two pieces of plastic and some bolts. This one costs about $7 and has drain holes, which I believe helps speed up the drying process. It will also fit in a standard 3-cup rectangular Pyrex container, perfect if you want to press the tofu in the fridge overnight. The bolts are carriage-style 3/8 x 3.5 inches with matching wing nuts, stainless steel for food safety. After printing, I brushed several coats of polyurethane on to seal any voids. For food safety, I would recommend not using ABS. From what I've read, PLA is a much better alternative. It can't go into the dishwasher, but a few minutes in some bleach water takes care of any sanitation issues. Print Settings Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3 mm Infill: 60% Notes: 60% infill seemed like a good number to avoid large amounts of flexing while pressing. Lower resolution means fewer layers, which means fewer voids, making it easier to seal and keep clean.