Glad I did , it’s a lot easier then fucking with the pre press n bag. I’m going to do some more tomorrow, think i got a few oz kicking around . Ill figure it out , should have held the 1st press for another 30 seconds n a little hotter & I should have packed the bag a lot tighter then I did, (20g 2.5ish inches)
But I’m happy for a 1st try .
Do you think there is a loss in return the bigger amount you press?
In my limited experience and opinion,As long as you have the approprate sized plates,pressure and good tech,you should be able to squish your heart out.I've only seen an oz pressed in person.I haven't watched any current presses since I upgraded from the irwin clamp and flat iron rig a lil over a year ago.I definitely get more out of the same amount pressed on my rig now than I did with those little plates.
I press on 3x5" plates in 2.5x4" bags.The most I've ever crammed into a bag was 19 gs.It was an experimental squish,2.3 gs return blowout included lol only did that amount once.. If I'm feeling frisky I'll press 10gs.Mainly I do 7g squishs 19%return average. Some strains I've gotten as mush as 25%return from 10g & 7g squishs.
IME bud moisture content and freshness(freshly harvested and dried) squishes give me my prettiest most terpy rosin. I yeild just about the same from well cured rosin,it's just not as purdy(color) due to trichome degredation and loss in storage.
I think there’s definitely a sweet spot for yield
Agreed.Also,some strains just won't put out as easily or readily as others.