doublejj
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mostly squishing fresh frozen nugg runs.....
20 Ton Rosin
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randydj
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Are you squishing 4x6 bags (24 sq. in.)?
randydj
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The reason I ask is 20 ton/24 sq in. = 1,666 # per square inch. I am building a 6 ton press with 3" x 4" plates and will be squishing 2 x 3 or 6 sq in. for 2,000 # per square inch. If you are doing a smaller SQ IN the numbers change rapidly.
randydj
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I Tried screwing around with a curling iron but I am not happy with the lack of control or the results. So I have decided to build a 6 ton rosin press for personal use. I am waiting the arrival of the heating elements to complete the project. I am also waiting until the last minute to buy the 6 ton press since stuff is always going on sale at Harbor Freight. I might get a better price than the 20% off coupon? I have done all of the machining on the plates accept the holes for the heating elements. I want to wait until I have them in hand and can measure them for a good fit. Here is the parts list:
I will post some pictures when I start to assemble this.
I will post some pictures when I start to assemble this.
randydj
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Cool, I will have some pics of my progress later today.Here's A Pic Of My 6 Ton HF Rosin Press
The Hippy
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In my mind this unit is top notch. Seems to incorporate all the 20 ton floor standing press larger size will do with a smaller foot print. Yes it's pricey but well built imo.
Plus portable. Heavy though.
https://www.newvape.com/micro-20-rosin-press
I also like the insulated Stainless plates...no bending those babies. i have thinner aluminium plates bend...cheap junk. They were too thin in the first place. So aluminum can be good if it's thick enough.
Plus portable. Heavy though.
https://www.newvape.com/micro-20-rosin-press
I also like the insulated Stainless plates...no bending those babies. i have thinner aluminium plates bend...cheap junk. They were too thin in the first place. So aluminum can be good if it's thick enough.
randydj
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Doublejj:
Will you describe your process all of my searching just leads to a watery mess?
randydj
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Hey @The DawgHere's A Pic Of My 6 Ton HF Rosin Press
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How well is that press working for you? How many grams are you pressing at once? Any pointers you can give me?
Still waiting on my heat cartridges.
doublejj
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some strains work better than others....some strains just come out wet. let them sit out for a day or 2 & they will butter up or dry up....The freezer is a dehydrator so the buds get a little dry in the freezer. also it helps to dry ice extract the trichs from the buds first & just squish the fresh frozen trichs.. good luck
randydj
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Thanks @doublejj
I will be experimenting with all forms of product. I don't like to smoke. I quit tobacco 47 years ago and smoking anything is offensive. The homemade extracts I have tried to vape are just not up to par compared to commercial CO2 extractions. I am hoping to change that with Rosin mixed with a little EJMix. I have a boatload of Moby Dick CBD that is about 25% THC and 20% CBD based on Cannalytic testing. This stuff is great for my back pain but not handy on the go.
The Dawg
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Brother randydj Omfg I Just realized That Your A Horney DjHey @The Dawg
How well is that press working for you? How many grams are you pressing at once? Any pointers you can give me?
Still waiting on my heat cartridges.
Lmao. I Love My Little 6 Ton with Her 3x5 Plates. Im Squishing 2 Grams And I Get A Return Of 25% Or .5 Grams. I Really Like 235 Degrees For 45-60 Seconds For Flower. Now I Keep Getting Blowouts When I Try To Run My Bubble. The Bags Isnt Getting Ripped But I Do Get A Lump Of Unmelted Bubble On The Outside Of Said Bag And I'm Doing 2 Grams Squish's With the Bubble Also 
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randydj
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Yummy I cannot wait!Brother randydj Omfg I Just realized That Your A Horney Dj
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The Dawg
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Dried And Cured Flower Taste Best Imho. Kicking My Bubble Making Equipment To Da Curb.
Also Did Some More Bubble Runs Last Night With The 90 Micron Bag Not Ideal For Bubble But I Was Flipping Higher Than Giraffe Pussy When I Purchased Them And Its What I Have. Start Out With Minimal Pressure For A Few Seconds I Like 5 Then 1 Pump Wait Another 5 then The Last Pump And Wah Lah No Bubble Push Outs. I Used 215 degrees For 10-15 Seconds Produces Decent Amounts Of Tasty Rosin But Not As Tasty As Dried And Cured Flower. I Also Do 3 Short Presses Per Bag
randydj
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Dried And Cured Flower Taste Best Imho. Kicking My Bubble Making Equipment To Da Curb.
.......... I Also Do 3 Short Presses Per Bag
Dawg what do you mean by "I Also Do 3 short Presses Per Bag"?
The Dawg
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I Load A Bag With About 1.5 Grams Or So Didn't Measure Exactly Just Made Sure That The Bubble Hash Was Away From The Seam. Then I Do 3-4 Squash's Per Loaded Bag At 215 Degrees For About 10-15 Seconds. I Squashed 3 Bags OF Bubble And Below Is What I Got Back. Again Didn't Weight It Out Not Really Worried About Weight Just Color And Quality For Meself
The Dawg
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Well I Created A Monster. A Buddy was Over While I Was Squishing And Ask How Much For The Press I Told Him 400.00 Would Buy It. Well Today He Dropped Off 200.00 As A Down Payment And I Promptly Bought A New Press And I'm Going To Outfit It With 4x7 Plates With Dual Heating Elements
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641863_200641863
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x7-Rosin-Press-Plates-with-four-heating-rod-PID-Ship-by-DHL-received-in-5-days-/122425458943?epid=721111013&hash=item1c812040ff:g:ghcAAOSwzgBY33TU
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641863_200641863
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x7-Rosin-Press-Plates-with-four-heating-rod-PID-Ship-by-DHL-received-in-5-days-/122425458943?epid=721111013&hash=item1c812040ff:g:ghcAAOSwzgBY33TU
