(Part 2) Top products from r/rosin

This is my set up. Really, really easy. I dont have a garage full of tools and i still thought it was easy.

Disassemble this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M14RI79/ref=zg_bs_11058261_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=F6E9C1ERF8C0HBFJSA98 (having some of those really small screwdrivers like you'd use to work on eye glasses makes this part cake)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZS6JU02/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1510258631&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=aluminum++1%2F2+inch&dpPl=1&dpID=31FkfqMeaYL&ref=plSrch use a dremel to cut this into plates to sit on both sides of each of your hair straightener heat plates. Having the aluminum against the back of the hair straightener plate will keep you from smashing those wire leads and allow you to put more pressure.

I tried a few diff arbor presses and vises, for my small nug presses (i press a nug at a time, its just for me and rosin lasts me a really long time in my wax pen) .... the 5 inch model of this one gives me plenty of pressure and doesnt break the bank. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003JSY8S0/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1510258796&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=yost%2B5%2Binch%2Bvise&dpPl=1&dpID=41QF1yC8WyL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

And thats it. At first i used jb weld to hold my plates to each other but found that metal wire (with slots cut into everything to make the wire stay in place and the plates to meet flush) was far easier. Only tool i really used was a dremel and of course my laser thermometer to constantly check accuracy of the temps. I get great results with this setup and it was super cheap. I can post pics of mine if you want. Got it zip tied to the inside of a milk crate to make it portable and stand upright on its own. It looks pretty rough but works great.

Edit. ... personal opinion here ..... but beware of builds using arbor presses, yeah they work, but for my money its easier to twist that 5 inch vise tight really hard then wait and watch the timer...... vs having to stand there with all my weight leaning on an arbor press handle for 60 seconds at a time to keep pressure on. That yost 5 inch vise gives me better returns than i got from an arbor press and it's less work.


Hope i dont get laughed too hard but here is my Frankenstein https://m.imgur.com/a/bOZ1P (note the notches made with the dremel to keep the wire from sliding around the vise when you tighten it.) Works like a champ and cheaply replaced parts.

''eco crunchy, super kind fair trade dank recycled'' means... a pile of old newspapers and paper bags, bleached out.
They don't have to tell you that paper is recycled on packages if they don't want to. I suspect all brown stuff.
T Sac tea filters are pure hemp, and are at Peet's coffee shops. They are flimsy as fuck, but can be used as an inner wrap; and a courser, stronger wrap can be applied around that. Like gift wrapping something twice. Magically, once the pressed puck is cooled down, the inner wrap will pop free from the outer wrap quite easily, so you can reuse the outer wrap. No other inner wrap pops free as easily as the hemp T Sac filters.
I posted these instructions 2years ago, for all my detractors saying I don't share things. I shared many things with the early crowd, and encourage everyone new to peruse the first year of posts, where ideas flowed more freely, from many trying to figure it all out together.
Maybe a newcomer can use these early posts to come up with something better, or see ''secret'' things that people keep close to their hips at this point.
https://www.amazon.com/T-Sac-Size2-Box-of-1000/dp/B0080HIFQG
33 bucks for 1000. Not bad. Much more expensive at Peet's.

Boveda sucks up water soluble terps. It's a horrible thing to use, but it's got all the mind share.

The best technique I've found is using a salad saver, and putting just about 10 ml of distilled water in the bottom chamber. Put in a dark cool spot for 12 to 24 hours. Also seal the salad saver itself.

The idea is to find the right amount of water, so that it's all evaporated by the time you get the RH that you want.

I got in to growing just so I could press at peak freshness. Now I'm breeding the best pressing strains that I've found and making my own hybrids.

Shameless IG plug.

You wanna use a wax warmer

https://www.amazon.com/Candle-Warmers-Etc-Pluggable-Fragrance/dp/B00BAHASM2/ref=sxin_3_ac_m_rm?ac_md=4-4-c2NlbnRzeSB3YXJtZXI%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=wax+melt+warmer&pd_rd_i=B00BAHASM2&pd_rd_r=d4ef8bce-5ca1-46e6-8061-84e155fd5522&pd_rd_w=3BL8L&pd_rd_wg=CosTj&pf_rd_p=d1a6ea92-24ed-409e-8e33-97dc5a8de815&pf_rd_r=B37G0TJRJ8X3GX57AD4V&qid=1567963599&s=gateway

And these jars work best For 1-2 oz flower runs

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-17073M-W/Jars/Straight-Sided-Glass-Jars-1-oz-White-Metal-Lid?pricode=WB0974&gadtype=pla&id=S-17073M-W&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2tGX89_B5AIVBdbACh2ZJAO4EAQYASABEgLiS_D_BwE


These jars work good for 3.5g-7g flower runs

https://www.amazon.com/15-Milliliter-Clear-12-Pack-Cosmetic-Plastic/dp/B07H8P8QPX/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lip+gloss+glass+jars&qid=1567963823&s=gateway&sprefix=lip+gloss+glass&sr=8-1

Glad to hear people are getting good results with a 6 ton & detached plates. Just bought this yesterday for $99 to upgrade my highfive press, its plates/controller are great, but the press leaves something to be desired when unmounted & the press bar should of been mounted on both sides, not 1 & had a central handle for better pressure distribution.

Is this what you're referring to? The links are products from amazon

When do you know its ready and the alcohol is completely gone?

Do you reintroduce terpenes?

Since all the alcohol is evaporated do you think it's harmful? I understand you're not a doctor (maybe) and will not take your advice as gospel.

Apologies in advance if posting links is not permitted.

https://www.amazon.com/Filtration-Flask-Filtr8-Vacuum-1000ml/dp/B07RC445KQ/ref=sr_1_109?crid=2NTTX9YWLBSJF&keywords=buchner%2Bfunnel%2Bfiltering%2Bkit&qid=1570317301&sprefix=Buchner%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-109&th=1

or

https://www.amazon.com/Deschem-1000ml-Filtration-Buchner-Suction/dp/B077CNBF9W/ref=sr_1_46?crid=2NTTX9YWLBSJF&keywords=buchner+funnel+filtering+kit&qid=1570317086&sprefix=Buchner%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-46

Hand vise: IRWINQUICK-GRIPOne-Handed Bar Clamp, Heavy-Duty, 6", 1964711 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VND4X0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_SKWbD2mBTHRZ9

Steel plates: Round Hot Rolled Steel Plate 1/4" x 4" Diameter Circle (Pack of 2!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YWBU1P2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Mdufzb3Q4YDXK

Epoxy: J-B Weld 8297 HighHeat 550 Degree Epoxy Putty Stick - 2 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PP26RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ieufzbQD017AS

And turns out my stove is way easier to heat up the steel plates. But if you're interested in a heat gun I bought this one: Genesis GHG1500A Dual Temperature Heat Gun Kit, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EU2T8GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pfufzbAPGCZ11


Sorry about the formatting, I'm on mobile

That looks like an exact copy of the dake I was talking about. Should be solid and last you a long time.



http://www.amazon.com/Dake-Manual-Utility-Hydraulic-Capacity/dp/B00DWB1MTM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449492818&sr=8-1&keywords=dake+10+ton

My wife had one of these for jewelry and we used it for Rosin. You can really get a great press with heat on these but the contact pad is only about 6 inches wide. Ours is older than this one but still works...

http://www.amazon.com/Arbe-Machine-Vulcanizer-Jewelry-Standard/dp/B00DVT3RAM

Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001DHQXX2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527614707&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=electric+candle+plate

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-39180-1-5-Inch-Ratchet-Spreader/dp/B000NY4UDQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1497567741&sr=1-7&keywords=c+clamp

something like this

Is this what you mean, notacrackheadofficer? It's labeled as pan liner.

http://www.amazon.com/Dixie-HS1000-Greaseproof-Liftoff-Length/dp/B007G0WB1S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458337526&sr=8-2&keywords=dixie+parchment

This is cheap-ish and works well.

Opinions on this thermocouple and matching pid?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00843IKWK/ref=pd_aw_sim_60_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41z8BY2mhvL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=B7T8HP79JBGN34KF85TR

https://www.amazon.ca/Oil-Slick-Labratory-Resistant-Alternative/dp/B00AWK04IQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484045919&sr=8-1&keywords=ptfe+sheet

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G

Its mold a type of mold. Get it our before it sticks your glass. If it stuck on your glass, this stuff will get ut out after 24-48 hours

One Step - 8 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064O7VYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i5nlDbAC4HVCW

To piggy-back onto this, you can also press the screen after all material has been ran. Ball up the screen, place between parchment, and press between 200-230f for 45 seconds or so.

To keep track of time, I use these bad boys: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Sand-Timers-Secs-Mins/dp/B0069TFG5A . Admittedly, they're likely not the most precise but I'm a large child.

IRWIN Tools Record Parallel Jaw Box Clamp, 24-inch (2026500) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DT3QDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GdPAybQAFEBYD

Look a clamp that delivers half a ton of force and doesnt even cost 50 bucks

I don't live in Canada, but I gave you all the info you need to make a decision. If you don't want to do your due diligence and youd rather throw money away and be disappointed, go ahead. I was trying to save you. Even if you look through the posts on this sub, you'll see youre not the first person to think some overpriced premade press will work well, just to be disappointed and discover they dont take refunds.