Review on Enhance Your Juicing Experience with the Focus Foodservice 97336 Jupiter Large Commercial Juice Press in Black by Jennifer Schreier

I recently bought a house that has a very mature orange tree in the back (the tree must be at least twenty years old). I usually use Blendtec in the mornings to make smoothies and juices, but thought I'd try a juicer in the mornings this weekend. I feel like a good, hand-pressed OJ. Let me tell you why this is such a great juicer.1. It's a really commercial quality, it's very heavy and durable. It feels like this is going to take forever. Operation is smooth, the grips and bearings used are very good, and although I've only used it for the first day it works like a charm3. Squeezes all the juice from an orange (or any other fruit you want to squeeze).4. Quick and easy cleanup if you remember not to overfill the mug. I've put off buying a juicer because there are so many to choose from and I've kept picking it over some of the cheaper, lower starred ones. I mean come on, $65 for 3.5 stars or $125 for this one with 4.5 stars? I know you are asking yourself this question too. I can't tell if the cheaper ones work as well, but I can tell you that this one is definitely worth $125 to me. This juicer does have some downsides, such as the handle not locking when it's up, but that's more of a user error and one that takes some getting used to. Here are some tips if you're considering buying this: 1. Make sure you have a countertop with at least 16 inches of storage space (handle down). I wouldn't recommend putting this in your closet as I think it will put you off using it. Better keep it in an open area for easy access. 2. The base has 4 suction cup feet so it works best when you use it on glass, granite or stainless steel. If you are using wood or other material that the suction cups don't hold well, place a towel underneath to keep it stable.3. I use a 12 ounce jar, since I pour the oil into another bottle it fits nice and tight (see photo)4. Use a serrated knife or bread knife to slice oranges. During operation, press the lever with one hand and move the oranges with the other hand. Using both hands to move the oranges in and out will mess up the steering wheel and it's just one more thing to clean up afterwards. Clean the components shortly after use, as citrus can munch on objects over a long period of time (I have no proof of this, just a guess). That's all. I've added some photos for reference. Happy juice!