I found a book a number of years back on woodworking for winemakers..
Everything from sparging bag press... apple press designs to a
plonker.. The plonker I use all the time in my masher.. simply a
piece of good grade 1/2 in plywood cut in a circle slightly smaller in
dia than the bottom of the masher pail. random 1 inch holes drilled
in it. attached to an old broom handle.. Use it like a toilet
plunger.. sure pulps the fruit as well as giving it a really good
stir.

cheers
Marv



On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:55:15 -0400, Hoss > wrote:

>All,
>
>Again a bit of a newbie question. I have been fighting stirring my
>must in my 5 gal primary with a plastic spoon that is too short. I
>can't get a grip on it to stir right and I use the plastic because it
>is easy to clean and sanitize.
>
>Has anyone used a large wooden spoon for this task, and if not, why.
>If so, how do yo clean it to prevent molds/flavors from affecting the
>wine?
>
>Thanks again in advance,
>
>Greg, erie, PA