Dabpress Rosin Plates

Baron23

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Ah..very good point...yes i encountered a design flaw but i dont know how to describe in english lol :D

The depth of part A must be at least as deep as the depth af part B so u can push the puck out after pre-pressing,
as it is now part A is too small so after pre-pressing the puck is stuck in part B and u need to use ur fingers to push it out ....not good as u risk to deform the puck again :/

Hope u get what i mean :)

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I know exactly what you mean and the New Vape 2 x 3 (or is it 4) pre-press mold is the same. I asked them about it and they sort of acted like I was asking a stupid question but yes, A must equal or be larger than B in order for the puck to slide off without much manipulation.
 

Alexis

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........but no climate change of course :shrug:
There is but it isnt man made, and is actually totally natural part of solar evolution and is nothing to be afraid of. ;)
However with this natural evolutionary process where the sun is heating up the entire solar system as the frequencies of light it is emitting are constantly changing, extreme weather is an unfirtunate inevitability at times.

But the assholes who harbour all the weather control technology create most of the major disasters like Katrina, Haiti earthquakes etc to build up this false story of man made climate change for their own dark agendas of total planet control. So that they can get the full green light for their planet wide chemtrails, carbon taxes, restricting nature access etc etc, in order "to save us all from doom."

Regardless, my thoughts go out to all the people in the worst hit areas. My thoughts are with Roger and I SINCERELY hope that he, family and friends are all safe and have not 8ncurred any major losses.
 

Alexis

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Okay on topic now guys (in just a minute). First- I am re-invented and swear to no longer be such an annoying, innapropriate nuisance here. I hope you all dont hate me too much lol for being such a dick on this forum for so long. I must not let my tormentuous conditions at (most) times be a factor at all in my contributions here.

A little mention will be necessary as these things are directly related to all my vaporizer experiences. But I will keep it brief and relevant.

So...I opened my Bottlejack press 8 days ago. :rockon: That is all I have been capable of since though. I am in the process of recovering and building up strength again after getting into I really dreadful all-round condition of fatigue and pain just recently. I genuinely have not had the strength or energy to get any further with my pressing, but I am itching to do so.

The product is good and should do very well for pressing I think. Here are some zoom ins on the very last plant to come in. We left the bottom half out there as long as posss to fully develop, 15 weeks eventually:





Those are really some amazing looking trichs. We left this one longer so there are more amber, and plant yellowing but it all seems very fresh and not over flowered at all. And very potent by the looks (and smells, AND vape!)
Im secretly hoping I can yield over 15% with some of the plants/buds. Time will tell (soon)!
 
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pxl_jockey

Just a dude
The product is god...
WOW, that’s the best review for dabpresses I’ve seen yet! And you’ve only set it up? Not even used it and yet you’ve named it your higher power. That’s HIGH praise indeed @Alexis !

From what I have seen from all your material images and what this press can do, I don’t think you need to hope (secretly or publicly) for 15% yields. I think you’re wise to be conservative in your expectations but feel sure you’re going to be very happy with the results especially when you have the whole squishing experience dialled in. Hope you feel better soon dude!

Been watching the news and hoping the best for Roger and his peeps, and all their loved ones!
 

Alexis

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WOW, that’s the best review for dabpresses I’ve seen yet! And you’ve only set it up? Not even used it and yet you’ve named it your higher power. That’s HIGH praise indeed @Alexis !

From what I have seen from all your material images and what this press can do, I don’t think you need to hope (secretly or publicly) for 15% yields. I think you’re wise to be conservative in your expectations but feel sure you’re going to be very happy with the results especially when you have the whole squishing experience dialled in. Hope you feel better soon dude!

Been watching the news and hoping the best for Roger and his peeps, and all their loved ones!
Haha, yes I just corrected that divine little mis-spell! But to clarify, by "product" I meant the herb, I cant comment on the Dabpress yet (although hypocrytically I have been recommending them far and wide ever since discovering this thread).

I already knew full well how good Roger's products are before even buying my still unused press.
Regarding yields- the Autoflowers are generally more leafy than regulars. Even more so for being Outdoors and even more so in our case due to the fact we cannot use any proper fertilizer.

And you can see from those close-ups that the sugar leaves don't really need to be trimmed off as they are so thick with trichomes but still will be higher in plant material weight as well compared to the tighter buds when it comes to percentage Returns.

So in this sense the lower percentage reported for auto flowers is a bit illusory. So 15% is actually very acceptable as a standard for material much higher in Leaf. No reason to doubt the quality of the rosin though, as @psychonaut has reported numerous times.

I have bought the Oil Slick Paper for pressing with after one friend here and rosineer told me:

:)"My personal fave paper is the oil slick pad's Slick Paper (silicon release paper). I've tried loads of options, loads of papers, a few PTFE brands, and the slick paper is my fave, nothing sticks to it.

To each their own tho, I know others who massively prefer the PTFE.":)


And:

:)"RAW parchment is brown, thats what I started with, it wasnt very strong tho. Natural parchment is brown by default I think?

Also, bags for squishing... not essential at all, but useful for keeping things contained. If its just for yourself tho, Im not sure I'd bother.

Oh yeah, foil backed stuff. I loved this for squishing with hair straighteners but in a press I found it wasnt strong enough, and the foil separated from the paper. I didnt like the papers surface after a few tons of pressure either, same with brown parchment, but I'm running 20 tons here so your mileage may vary.":)

I have brown unbleached, silicone coated "If You Care" paper as well. So I will try different approaches, but to begin will be smaller presses to start, no bag with the slick paper.

Final word on climate change- if it means high strength outdoor UK cannabis is the norm, BRING IT ON! :rockon::cool::nod:
 

gunmetalshark

Glass Addict
If u r going to use the Oil Slick Parchment Bags WILL be needed...without it is a mess, the paper is so
slick that the herb will permanently slit out of the pressing zone when u beginn building pressure..i tried
it several times...dont do it :D :D :D

Oh just saw u have the "If u care" parchment aswell, use that if i you intend to squish without bag...way better, exact same as i am using without bag :)


Dont get me wrong, the oil Slick is the best in my book aswell....but its just not useable without bag :)
 
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invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
Oh just saw u have the "If u care" parchment aswell, use that if i you intend to squish without bag...way better, same as i am using :)

I'm also running on a roll of If You Care parchment, it's pretty good, I don't think it's quite as strong as the Reynolds but I like some of the other eco things about the paper.
 

Alexis

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Thanks guys, really appreciate your thoughts. It is extra reassuring that you guys both are using the already approved, in-house parchment that my mum got specially for our home baked breads. So cool for your assurances on that one.

@gunmetalshark I did notice you mention If You Care before. So now Im confused about this Oil Slick Paper. There are a few different products which makes it confusing, and I'm never completely sure in these threads that we are always talking about the same product lol.
And I havent stepped out of a permanently stoned dreamy haze for some time lately (weeks and weeks) so everything is hazy and uncertain.

I have the slick paper, not the parchment (which is the foil backed one I think). Just seems odd how this member says he prefers the Oil Slick Paper with no bag to everything else he has tried.

But my head really is so muddled over the technical ins and outs (and everything in life atm big state of confusion, Im just thinking actually- I've have had permanent urinary infections since 2012 and it has been worst for some years last few months, so this may be a part of it they are known to cause confusion and fatigue, so that would make sense as the urine infections have been much worse lately.)

So...I will begin with If You Care, small presses, no bag. Just to get a feel. And work up from there. Next step- setting press up. Having everything ready (I bought a cheap aluminiuim clupboard for a collection plate. I may get a proper one later if its worth it.)

Then all systems go! Cant say when, life is so hectic and tough right now. Just slowly configuring and aligning things for when I have the energy then my learning shall commence.

Edit- the paper:
https://vapefiend.co.uk/products/oil-slick-®-paper
So this one may actually work with no bags?? I will find out! :D
 
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psychonaut

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I suggest for all new rosineers to use a high quality parchment paper such as Reynolds brand. Oil Slick sheets and PTFE can be used down the road, but as far as getting your feet wet, regular high quality (not thin!) parchment paper is what you need. It won't give you any complications as far as I can tell, just try and keep something frozen nearby when collecting the terpy rosin, it can still be unstable (i.e. runny) even at frozen temps.

If you have any concerns with your parchment durability, double layers for pressing will help as you learn. That way if the paper tears from too much pressure, the 2nd sheet will hopefully remain intact and catch the rosin from getting through onto the plates.
 

Baron23

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If u r going to use the Oil Slick Parchment Bags WILL be needed...without it is a mess, the paper is so
slick that the herb will permanently slit out of the pressing zone when u beginn building pressure..i tried
it several times...dont do it :D :D :D

Oh just saw u have the "If u care" parchment aswell, use that if i you intend to squish without bag...way better, exact same as i am using without bag :)


Dont get me wrong, the oil Slick is the best in my book aswell....but its just not useable without bag :)
He has been told that before.

Also, I don’t know anybody who uses the Sluck Sheet PFTE for squishing flower. It’s too damn soft. But it’s great for collection and storage.

Perhaps this helps to keep the overview.
Most users mean the Slick Sheet isn't so suited to Rosin than the Paper

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BTW I've heard good things about Black Label Parchment. Shall works pretty well.

Does anyone of you have experiences with?
He’s been shown that chart before also.
 
Baron23,

psychonaut

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@Alexis to put any overwhelming thoughts at ease, here is my recommendation for getting ready to press.

Clear space on a suitable worktable, at least 2x2' but larger if you have the space
Unbox the press near your worktable as the PID and Press are hooked up already, so must be moved together (perhaps your Mom can move the PID while you move the press?)
Place the presses feet on the included silicone mat so it won't slide on your surface
Plug power up to the press and power on the PIDs. I'd suggest 220F as your starting point and go down from there.

While the press is preheating, gather these tools on your worktable:
Parchment paper
Scissors
Timer
Note pad and pen
Scale
Dab collection tools
Glass container for storage (silicone works but I suggest glass)
Cold plate from the freezer
Tweezers
Filters (if using)
Pre-press (if using)

When you're ready to press, cut 2 pieces of parchment sheets that will fit inside the press with a length of at least 12", fold these in half. Take a single nug, put it inbetween the pre-folded parchment sheets and position in the center of the plates. Raise the plate using the jack handle and slowly start to squish the bud (this may take several pumps) until you feel the pressure tighten, when the pressure is tightened, start your timer. Have it set for 2 mins. Once the timer hits 2 mins, release the pressure on the jack with the pressure relief valve (1/2 revolution is fine) using the end of the jack handle, be sure to be ready to grab the parchment as it may want to slide out while the plates are opening!

Remove the puck from the paper with tweezers, then place the parchment directly on the cold plate to stop the heating right after pressing. Let it sit there for a couple mins, flip it on the other side to get even cold distribution. Now you can remove it from the cold plate and see if you can begin to collect it with your dab collection tools. Hopefully it's not shattery and flying around!

If youre curious, some things to do would be to weigh the nug prior to pressing, weigh the puck post pressing, and weigh the rosin. You can then try lowering your temperatures, increasing or decreasing press times, increase or decrease pressure, or trying pre-presses and filters, then compare the results.
 

Alexis

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Thank you very much @psychonaut that is so helpful now to aid me visualising every part and step to be mentally and materially prepared. Really appreciated and typically so well and concisely thought out and presented for your standard dummy layman :rolleyes: :tup:.

@Baron23 yes I did receive some advice from you guys on this but nothing is wrapped up in concrete yet in my mind and there are some very conflicting opinions as well depending who you talk to.

I only shared here exactly where I am at since speaking with you guys, nothing has changed and I never sought a repetition of the same advice after ignoring it the first time around (which I dont believe was the case anyway). I admit my memory is sketchy as hell and I'm well confused most of the time over real basic stuff but I really don't feel that it's accurate to make such an insinuation.

I only say this to try and put some clarity into things for my own sake. I am genuinely doing my best to listen to all advice and make accurate sense of things as I go along but I can't say that it is easy.
 

Baron23

Well-Known Member
Thank you very much @psychonaut that is so helpful now to aid me visualising every part and step to be mentally and materially prepared. Really appreciated and typically so well and concisely thought out and presented for your standard dummy layman :rolleyes: :tup:.

@Baron23 yes I did receive some advice from you guys on this but nothing is wrapped up in concrete yet in my mind and there are some very conflicting opinions as well depending who you talk to.

I only shared here exactly where I am at since speaking with you guys, nothing has changed and I never sought a repetition of the same advice after ignoring it the first time around (which I dont believe was the case anyway). I admit my memory is sketchy as hell and I'm well confused most of the time over real basic stuff but I really don't feel that it's accurate to make such an insinuation.

I only say this to try and put some clarity into things for my own sake. I am genuinely doing my best to listen to all advice and make accurate sense of things as I go along but I can't say that it is easy.

You are right, Alexis. I was out of line.

Please do and post as you wish. You will have no further comment from me.
 

Alexis

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Luckily this tech is pretty forgiving. If you are not happy with your initial presses, the puck can be ground up and vaped, saved to wash for edibles, or folded in half and re-pressed with more heat and/or pressure. My best advice for a beginner is to keep it simple.
Absolutely. Actually Im not at all worried about not gett8ng everything right for best resukts initially. I now have plenty of material to play with which is less desirable compared to this fresh harvest.
It is everything else up to the point of pressing that is more of a challenge to me first. I keep wanting to set it up quickly and get to it but I wouldn't be able to see the whole task through physically yet unless it only takes a few minutes.

I know it is all quite easy and straightforward and I'm sure once I have gone through it it will be automatic from there onwards. Im really looking forward to it more and more. I will get things set up in place I think, like getting a new vaporizer. I like to have any setting up done before I have even decided when I will first use it so it is ready at a moments notice.

Thanks again for your amazing support and advice @psychonaut enjoy your evening whatever you are vaping on tonight.
 
Alexis,

Alexis

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You are right, Alexis. I was out of line.

Please do and post as you wish. You will have no further comment from me.
Baron, I certainly wouldn't want that I value and welcome your comments always I just didn't feel that this one was accurate that is all, please dont hesitate to offer your honest opinions and thoughts on anything that you feel is relevant I will always be interested and respect what you have to say, you have so much more knowledge and experience on all of these matters than myself. Have a nice evening buddy. :tup:
 

psychonaut

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Still hitting that autoxtreme rosin, been rotating between the sic halo on the enail and a quartz banger with torch. Really a nice high though I think the amnesia haze lineage it has is not the best for creativity. I find myself forgetting a lot more on this strain than others so I guess I will have to find another lemony skunk strain that's not as foggy :shrug: The next round of meds is white widow, strawnana magic, pennywise (1:1 thc cbd), swiss cheese auto and orange hill special.

@Alexis I think if your press can make it up on the worktable that will get the momentum going to finish the task. I would encourage you to seize the moment as soon as you feel up to that part of the task! Course don't overdo it, I know all too well what that can mean.
 

GreenDragon

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But the assholes who harbour all the weather control technology create most of the major disasters like Katrina, Haiti earthquakes etc to build up this false story of man made climate change for their own dark agendas of total planet control. So that they can get the full green light for their planet wide chemtrails, carbon taxes, restricting nature access etc etc, in order "to save us all from doom."

My favorite part - "So that they can get the full green light for their planet wide chemtrails"
LOL. Thank you.
 
GreenDragon,
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