New extraction technique? Rosin tech?

[Hashmasta-Kut]

For sure I appreciate your input hmk you da man. I dont really get how a snake would be more efficient for my 2 inch round plates though..

That's why i said think about it

Think about different shapes, how they will compress, and which is optimal. As i mentioned, a cone shape would be, but its not an easy scenario typically, so other methods, not as good as the cone, but better than a puck can be used. Or just figure out the cone for optimal.

 

[ChasingGreen]

Has anyone figured out the minimum pressure (correctly) required to get a good yield off flower? Designing some new plates, or buying some, not sure yet and I want to figure out what press I'll need. I currently have a couple 2k's and they def are not enough past the medisun 2" diameter.

 

[Simplicius]

Quick question. Do you guys (aside from test results that exist) have the feeling that your Rosin is about as potent as the BHO you were/are used to ? Or do you also find that the potency of Rosin can vary a lot ?

 

[ChasingGreen]

Quick question. Do you guys (aside from test results that exist) have the feeling that your Rosin is about as potent as the BHO you were/are used to ? Or do you also find that the potency of Rosin can vary a lot ?

I find that Rosin is extremely potent, equal with BHO, but the flavor is 20x better with Rosin. As far as a side by side with BHO, I'm not sure you'd find a difference in potency, but I've never had anything of mine tested, maybe someone who has could chime in on the same plant being run BHO vs Rosin and the % of THC?

 

[Hashmasta-Kut]

It has a better effect, there are more immediate effects, especially visual, initial rush and psychedelic colors that are lost with bho extracting. It must be the super light volatile terpenes or maybe even some other substance that is lost in purge, or solvent extraction.

 

[Mr Pink]

You people are blowing my mind, again.

Thanks IC and the good people here for staying on the edge, looks like another revolution has started and the mechanical, as opposed to chemical, way of extracting the goods is just perfect.

Long live the pros.

 

[Landscaper]

Hey Hashmasta, can you elaborate on the cone shape? I can't wrap my head around what you mean. Thanks man

 

[redlaser]

That's why i said think about it

Think about different shapes, how they will compress, and which is optimal. As i mentioned, a cone shape would be, but its not an easy scenario typically, so other methods, not as good as the cone, but better than a puck can be used. Or just figure out the cone for optimal.

If the cone is pointed up while pressing, it probably won't spread like a pressed flat puck does. I still make the flat pucks with a washer and 1.5 inch pvc a couple inches long, using 6 ton press. Then take the puck and cut it up with pruning shears into 1-2 gram chunks. Need to make a cone mold, lined with parchment it would probably be easy to get the cone out

 

[Hashmasta-Kut]

I think it probably will, if its evenly compressed.

 

[heady blunts]

sunfire gets credit for the pre-press die. nice one you made there, zach!

if you guys haven't watched his youtube vids yet he made a ton of prep-work tutorials that are full of super helpful tips for getting the most out of bigger squishes.

search for the "elysian research" channel on youtube.

RL that's a great idea with the PVC and washer. i'm gonna have to pass that one along to my friend with a medisun press.

HMK have you seen that "nugrunner" press with the divot in the plates? that cone idea would be perfect for that.

what shape are you using for your HMK 2.0? i remember you saying you have about a quarter size sweet spot you're working with. do you do a cone? or a ball? or shorter snakes?

 

[TheNugRunner]

HMK have you seen that "nugrunner" press with the divot in the plates? that cone idea would be perfect for that.

Hey! That's us. If ya'll have any questions, feel free to ask.

 

[Hashmasta-Kut]

sunfire gets credit for the pre-press die. nice one you made there, zach!

if you guys haven't watched his youtube vids yet he made a ton of prep-work tutorials that are full of super helpful tips for getting the most out of bigger squishes.

search for the "elysian research" channel on youtube.

RL that's a great idea with the PVC and washer. i'm gonna have to pass that one along to my friend with a medisun press.

HMK have you seen that "nugrunner" press with the divot in the plates? that cone idea would be perfect for that.

what shape are you using for your HMK 2.0? i remember you saying you have about a quarter size sweet spot you're working with. do you do a cone? or a ball? or shorter snakes?

It depends on the herb to a degree. Super dense strains i feel need more pressure, and a round ball is best. For many strains often a snake style pre-press is possibly better, as the shape of the pressed footprint allows an easier exit of the extract.

 

[hektik8625]

Does anybody else's rosin turn into butter after a few days of sitting out? Is this normal. Or is it cause this time I used 5 days off the plant material. Either way it still smells amazing, and kind of has a kiefy grainy feeling when rubbed between fingers.

 

[Hashmasta-Kut]

One stuff i do, it just takes a few hours.

 

[M.J.]

I have had during the last pressing the old bone dry buds .. So the new harvest is nearing completion. Would it make more sense to freeze fresh or dried to a suitable humidity followed by freezing? Better than a slow curing?
Many thanks.

 

[Ringodoggie]

Hey gang, not quite off topic but at a little tangent, I discovered a nice alternate use for my heated platens.

I like hash. I like rosin but if the hash is full melt bubble or close, I think I actually like the taste of the hash better than the rosin.

I make my hash "Frenchie Canoli Style". Starting with whatever (ice hash, 70u sift, etc) he rolls the content with a bottle filled with hot water. I'm sure most of you have seen him do it.

However, filling the bottle with hot water every 10 minutes is kind of a pain in the ass. So, I found that using the heated platen works awesome.

I turn the temp of the platen way down to about 100F - 110F.

I wrap the base material in parchment and I use a small (about 2" diameter) rolling pin to roll.

The platen heats the material. Then, you flip it over and roll the warm side while the other side heats up. I just keep flipping and rolling and flipping and rolling and the hash takes on a perfect color and consistency.

I have about 5 sets of platens of all sizes and shapes so this turned out to be a great use for one of the alternate platens that I don't use any longer. And, no more running to the sink every 10 minutes for fresh hot water.

Just tossing it out.

 

[FoothillFarming]

Hey! That's us. If ya'll have any questions, feel free to ask.

Would love for you to share anything you can. Pictures of your press, links to video's, why your press is the press to buy. Soon I am going to drop serious cash on a rosin system, just waiting for somebody to perfect everything from a pre-press machine, all the way to a variable pressure rosin press. So far, all I have seen are toys.

People correct me if I am wrong, but he can show off his press in this thread right? Not a tou? Others have?

 

[slowandeasy]

Just wanted to share this info. I bought a Revelon Hair straightener and used it a ling time. But it stopped working on 1 side. I got the same one for my Brother at Ollies for 12.99 a month or so ago. Anyways, I went back to Ollies to get another and I got the last one. it worked a few times last night, but it would not heat up today. Took it back and exchanged it for a "Sunbeam Clothing Iron". It looks very similar to a hair straightener. However, I tried it today. It has only 3 settings. I will get my thermometer to get some temps later. But on the LOW setting, the tems seem too low. The MED setting did great...but I will mess around with it more to find the sweet spot time wise for heating and clamping. The thing seems more durable than any hair straightener and was only $9.99. I will let everyone kno how it holds up. Only time will tell, but $9.99 is a good deal. If you have an Ollies, check it out.

 

[Mikell]

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Contemplating having the vise sandblasted or if acid/elbow grease will do the trick. It's just a loaner but I'll have it for a few weeks and I like to return things in better condition. People end up wanting you to borrow their shite. A bit of scouring, primer and paint and this ugly mug will be ready for another 40 years.

JB weld is perfect for securing irons to the clamp plates. Bonus, insulation/pressure diffusion. Allow JB to set up for ten to twenty, it's ridiculous runny after mixing.

Wire holds double as connection protectors with two zap straps for high/low. I may (will) buy a new bit to put a bolt in the in the guide/rail.

I aim for 200-240, measuring front and back of both plates for an average of 220. Looking for a heat conductive epoxy to secure thin cast iron plates to even things out.

Works a charm on bubble and flower. I'ma play around with lower temps but may wait for the cast plates.

And I found a green friendly welder to build me a larger rosin and separate die press.

So fawkin' tasty, now to press a bit and trade for a better nail.

 

[Hashmasta-Kut]

you use a nail and a dome? i just got a bit of quartz to fool around with, supposed to make buddy a nail, but i been procrastinating., got it halfway done.