Okla68
Well-Known Member
Lots of variables determine if I use a blade. Sometimes even after a freezer period the product is still sappy to a degree making it messy to gather with a regular tool. The Right blade shaves it completely off the parchment, leaving it smooth and clean. Ive even reused it on a second press after gathering the 1st.Been pressing for YEARS, I'll use a cold plate occasionally but never found any need to collect with a razorblade... perhaps try a different technique for collection. Just keep the paper TIGHT and work fast, practice, practice, and practice.
The only thing you have to clean after is the blade. And Everclear works quite well for that.
Ive had some strains that were Messy no matter what I did...different temp, pressure, time, etc. And Had to scrapeup with a blade. And like Strains, Not All Blades are the Same. Some tou can shave the entire sheet of parchment without a snag...others you cant shave 1/2 inch without slicing the paper and thats regardless of paper, slick or mat(prefer the Slick, precut sheets by Dulytek). Some strains you can gather an edge and half the product will comeup with it.
Theres Always more than one way to skin a critter !