i'm an idiot again. i have a hot plate. it is for a single coffee cup. it has a high and low setting. i got it at goodwill for a dollar last year. it is sitting on my desk. i got it to warm hash but i have been putting my coffee on it and my hash has all been good. i totally forgot.
i put it on low for about 15 mins. warmed it nicely. probably could have gone a little longer. put it between cardboard the blocks of wood then into the vice. cranked it down and left it for 10 mins. it looks better. it stuck together anyway.
the problem was that it was not my trimmings. i separate all y fans leaves and throw them away. i only use crystal covered bud leaves when i have a choice. now i remember why.
i have more to do yet but here's what i got so far. thank you bt dt