How much are you going to press in a session? I can make the pucks, press them, and collect the rosin from a pound of flower in a day using my 10 ton Dabpress Driptech with 3" x 5" plates. I press two 1/4 oz (7 gm) pucks per press cycle. I like the manual pump with the pressure gauge, as the pressure drops after initially reaching the desired pressure. This can go on for 1/2 minute or so before it stabilizes.
Whether to choose a manual or an electrical pump depends on your physical condition, and how much you plan to process at a time. Electric pumps can be sourced through Amazon if your press with a hydraulic ram does not have one.
You will need pre-press molds. I strongly recommend the three piece mold over the two piece molds, as they contain the material while forming the pucks. I recommend two if you press more than 1/2 lb per session as they gum up with rosin. You can let one soak in alcohol while using the other. You'll need a clamp for the molds. I use a 6" Irwin.
Parchment is required. There are several recommendations earlier in this thread. I cut the parchment so it's 1" (2.5cm) wider than the plates, 6" or 15cm for my 3" x 5" plates. A length of 12" or 30cm, the width of my rolls work well. Parchment is available in 12" (30cm) and 14" (35cm) wide rolls.
A timer is very useful for consistent results. I use a app on my smart phone that allows multiple timers to be linked, automatically starting the next when one finishes. I press in three stages:
- Stage 1: Preheat - press plates closed, just deforming the puck(s);
- Stage 2: Low pressure - about half my final pressure; and
- Stage 3: High Pressure - final pressure.
This is a long thread that has a lot of very good information. It can be hard to find, so ask. One of us will know the information you need, or know where to find it.
Later I’ll have to figure the amount to mix , last batch did 50 mL of evoo at 4 grams it’s a knock out for everyone except me . Was thinking 150 mL this round any suggestions? #5001 post
