Does anyone use a manual tortilla press?

[ElmerS]

I was thinking I may try my hand at extracting some resin. Don't want to jump in. Aside from a hair straightener, I see some people have used electric tortilla presses.

I was thinking a cast iron manual tortilla press heated in the oven would probably work.

Has anyone here used this approach?

 

[SofaKingHigh_]

I was thinking I may try my hand at extracting some resin. Don't want to jump in. Aside from a hair straightener, I see some people have used electric tortilla presses.

I was thinking a cast iron manual tortilla press heated in the oven would probably work.

Has anyone here used this approach?

You need consistent heat. If you’re into diy and have the skills you can build one yourself like I did

 

[Dboybudz]

You need consistent heat. If you’re into diy and have the skills you can build one yourself like I didView attachment 5366567View attachment 5366568View attachment 5366569View attachment 5366570View attachment 5366571

Bro awesome wish I was tech gifted not in me why I'm a landscaper, pretty sweet

 

[ElmerS]

You need consistent heat. If you’re into diy and have the skills you can build one yourself like I didView attachment 5366567View attachment 5366568View attachment 5366569View attachment 5366570View attachment 5366571

Nicely done! That's a work of art, alright!

 

[SofaKingHigh_]

Bro awesome wish I was tech gifted not in me why I'm a landscaper, pretty sweet

The hardest part for most is welding or friends that can weld for them. After that it’s super simple. But I have always been a DIY person so I get it.

 

[SofaKingHigh_]

Nicely done! That's a work of art, alright!

Thanks, went with a rat rod theme with the antique gas can. Figured gas in gas out

 

[Fallguy111]

Thanks, went with a rat rod theme with the antique gas can. Figured gas in gas out

Did you make the heat plates?

 

[SofaKingHigh_]

Did you make the heat plates?

Yes, just aluminum stock with cartridge heaters

 

[ElmerS]

Yes, just aluminum stock with cartridge heaters

never heard of a cartridge heater, but I see now what they are and they are not too expensive..... what about temperatures?
rheostat on the heater and check manually? Is that how that works?

 

[ElmerS]

never heard of a cartridge heater, but I see now what they are and they are not too expensive..... what about temperatures?
rheostat on the heater and check manually? Is that how that works?

I see now.... Inkbird , also available rather inexpensively ....

 

[TCH]

You need consistent heat. If you’re into diy and have the skills you can build one yourself like I didView attachment 5366567View attachment 5366568View attachment 5366569View attachment 5366570View attachment 5366571

Do you have a build thread on this? I'm super curious about the components as I have no idea about the working of a press. Well, I know heat and pressure, but the actual specifics I'd like to see up close and personal. If you don't mind, of course.

 

[DancesWithWeeds]

@ElmerS , Have you looked at

Cannabis Home Sciences - RxCE Home Page

15 March 2023 R.x.C.E - Refined Cannabis Extract Oil, Faster, Cleaner and Cheaper. In the early 2000’s, Rick Simpson brought the healing quality of cannabis oil to the masses using simple extraction techniques. In the larger picture of extraction processes, this methodology is simple and oils are

www.cannabishomesciences.com

This might be less expensive and still give you what you want. It a fairly new method that's meant to be done in your kitchen. They have some new procedures.

 

[ElmerS]

@ElmerS , Have you looked at

Cannabis Home Sciences - RxCE Home Page

15 March 2023 R.x.C.E - Refined Cannabis Extract Oil, Faster, Cleaner and Cheaper. In the early 2000’s, Rick Simpson brought the healing quality of cannabis oil to the masses using simple extraction techniques. In the larger picture of extraction processes, this methodology is simple and oils are

www.cannabishomesciences.com

This might be less expensive and still give you what you want. It a fairly new method that's meant to be done in your kitchen. They have some new procedures.

Thank you very much!!

 

[ElmerS]

Do you have a build thread on this? I'm super curious about the components as I have no idea about the working of a press. Well, I know heat and pressure, but the actual specifics I'd like to see up close and personal. If you don't mind, of course.

“ out of the blue “ YouTube just decided to “recommend” a 41 minute long video, entitled, “DIY “Rosen press and plates”

at seven seconds in there is a very detailed table of contents… I have not watched it yet, but this might be exactly what you’re looking for! And me too.

 

[DancesWithWeeds]

“ out of the blue “ YouTube just decided to “recommend” a 41 minute long video, entitled, “DIY “Rosen press and plates”

at seven seconds in there is a very detailed table of contents… I have not watched it yet, but this might be exactly what you’re looking for! And me too.

I'm not into presses, more lab type stuff. I like to make quick wash and distill the alcohol out.

You could even use a heavy duty bench vice as a press. Take of the hard jaws and mount your plates there.

 

[Fallguy111]

You could even put plates between your vehicle jack and frame. Might as well rotate the tires well your at it.

 

[TCH]

You could even put plates between your vehicle jack and frame. Might as well rotate the tires well your at it.

That would be a hilarious YouTube tutorial. Lol

 

[Fallguy111]

That would be a hilarious YouTube tutorial. Lol

Just leave plate on the engine until heated and then press away. These new plastic cars may not be heavy enough.

 

[SofaKingHigh_]

Do you have a build thread on this? I'm super curious about the components as I have no idea about the working of a press. Well, I know heat and pressure, but the actual specifics I'd like to see up close and personal. If you don't mind, of course.

I do not have one but I’m working on it. I got all the info from google but the wiring can be confusing so I made some videos on it. I’m just working on editing, I get a lot of questions on it.

 

[TCH]

“ out of the blue “ YouTube just decided to “recommend” a 41 minute long video, entitled, “DIY “Rosen press and plates”

at seven seconds in there is a very detailed table of contents… I have not watched it yet, but this might be exactly what you’re looking for! And me too.

Great video. Very informative. I watched about half.so far.

I do not have one but I’m working on it. I got all the info from google but the wiring can be confusing so I made some videos on it. I’m just working on editing, I get a lot of questions on it.

I'm looking forward to it.