Grandpa Likes To Squeeze Stuff: Solventless Extracts, Rosin, Pressed Here!

[Lewydeville]

OK, I now have a functional rosin press, instead of a sculpture. I did a test squeeze of 3.5gm V.C.D.C. that's been curing for five months with a 62% Boveda Humidity Pack at 190° and ≈3750 PSI at the pump...

First Press Results

Leavings on the Plates​

I am officially disappointed. The parchment broke under the puck letting some rosin escape. I recovered 0.19gm of rosin or 5.4%.

Before I go on, I need to get some decent parchment paper. Then I'll need to play with temperatures, pressures, and time to see if I can get better results.

Amazon, here I come...

How about doubling up on the parchment just in case one breaks? Might get you pressing until you get some paper you’re happy with.

 

[BobbyZ]

How about doubling up on the parchment just in case one breaks? Might get you pressing until you get some paper you’re happy with.

That's not a bad ideal. I may leave a few extra pieces beside the press...

 

[Derbybud]

Yeah Bobby I have a dab press on the way. Just ordered it this am. 6 ton package and went ahead and got the tool kit also. $550. To my door.

 

[InTheShed]

6 ton package? Hope those hardwood floors have steel joists.

 

[Old Salt]

How about doubling up on the parchment just in case one breaks? Might get you pressing until you get some paper you’re happy with.

I'm not too worried about it. My next harvest is about 2-1/2 weeks away, so six weeks until it's cured. I have enough meds to take me through. It also will give time to recover from the dreaded 'lack-o-funds' disease, and get the rest of the equipment I need. I need a 50 X 0.001gm scale, and the Cannalytics THC Test Kit to accurately prepare my meds from rosin.

 

[Lewydeville]

Yeah Bobby I have a dab press on the way. Just ordered it this am. 6 ton package and went ahead and got the tool kit also. $550. To my door.

You won’t be disappointed Derby. Its a great piece of kit.

 

[Derbybud]

6 ton package? Hope those hardwood floors have steel joists.

Going in the dungeon. Only lopin knows and I could use a month or 2 till the wife finds out. Haha

 

[InTheShed]

Mum's the word with me.

 

[Pennywise]

I didn't hear nothing!

 

[Derbybud]

You won’t be disappointed Derby. Its a great piece of kit.

I don't think I need anymore than this. Was going to buy the bigger plates and buy a 20 ton press but I have access to big presses at work for my farming work. This is a nice dedicated unit for one thing only. Rosin squeezing. Lopin and I are trying to figure out which nector connector to get yet. Decisions decisions. Where does it end. Bankruptcy lol

 

[nobodyhere]

Apparently you want to use rosin with a buttery consistency when isolating the THCA. I’ve ordered some 25 micron bags so I can try it on the weekend. Quick question to the pro rosineers. Which are the best bags people are buying?

It's personal preference, I like the shape of a certain brand, they tend to sit upright easier on the press. It could also be my technique.

OK, I now have a functional rosin press, instead of a sculpture. I did a test squeeze of 3.5gm V.C.D.C. that's been curing for five months with a 62% Boveda Humidity Pack at 190° and ≈3750 PSI at the pump...

First Press Results

Leavings on the Plates​

I am officially disappointed. The parchment broke under the puck letting some rosin escape. I recovered 0.19gm of rosin or 5.4%.

Before I go on, I need to get some decent parchment paper. Then I'll need to play with temperatures, pressures, and time to see if I can get better results.

Amazon, here I come...

that paper looks thin, however like @BobbyZ it does look like the puck was up against the rear crease. Give at least 2cm of overhang.

 

[Grandpa Tokin]

Mum's the word with me.

Never argue with your woman in the car: “He got weed, officer...he got weed!”

 

[Lewydeville]

Tried 420 sponsor Dulytek for a set of collecting tools. Very nice high quality product for a reasonable price. Highly recommend if anyone is looking for a set.

 

[Grandpa Tokin]

Squeeze that stuff !

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• Grandpa Tokin
• Apr 10, 2019

 

[EastCoastGhost]

 

[nobodyhere]

I guess with all the new presses showing up, people are just too stoned to give updates.

Happens.

 

[Old Salt]

I guess with all the new presses showing up, people are just too stoned to give updates.

Happens.

Not here. I've been busy finishing off my light and taking a few performance measurements.

 

[Grandpa Tokin]

I’m stoned...duh.

 

[Derbybud]

Got my 6 ton today. I'll get her put together tonight and will update.

Some squeezing happening in the dungeon soon.

 

[InTheShed]

Shhhhh...take out those yahoo guys or the missus will hear!