When I was shopping I had a list of features I wanted. Separate pump and the ability to press horizontal (drip tech) were at the top of that list which ruled out bottle jack presses from my search. I've never regretted it. There are a few rosin threads here on FC where folks have embarked on the same journey you are considering which might also provide some insight. Bottom line - you can certainly make rosin with the one you asked about.
Closest thing I've seen are these
The Rositek RNP4. Link to press
I like a lot about it but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on it since its a decent little chunk of change for it. I want something that I'm not immediately thinking of upgrading but nothing thats super overkill for someone like me who will not be using it full time or doing huge runs. I just want the option of processing what I grow into some concentrate just to mix up the experience of my homegrown.
This a good buy?
I disagree, no drips on a 10g load when doing a fast low-pressure press...try keeping 1000psi compared to 1250psi on a load throughout the press by guessing is impossible and I have done hundreds of presses. If you want to fine-tune for specific results and not just press blobs a gauge is needed.
I looked at similar on Aliexpress but they had larger plates, the one you linked here only has 2.5x2.5" plates that I believe are a bit on the small side...3x3" would be my minimum recommended size.What do you rosin press pros think about this rather cheap manual version...? I'm thinking I might start growing again this spring after my 30 year hiatus...:
Mogobe 2 Ton Rosin Press Machine PRESS101, 2.5*2.5'' Heated Plates
2.5X2.5'' Heated Plates; Made of stainless steel; PID Temperature Control: The heated plates' temperature is up to 120° Celsius (248° Fahrenheit); PTC(Positive temperature coefficient) heaterswww.mogobe.co
Thanks for the thoughtful reply! But yeah, $570.42 delivered is a considerable increase to $164.90... I better start filling up the change jug again, and faster this time!
My first reservation would be the hand crank - I think it might be difficult to get good pressure. Would need to be bolted down for sure. Could also be tedious pressing larger amounts of flower (depending on your growing aspirations).What do you rosin press pros think about this rather cheap manual version...? I'm thinking I might start growing again this spring after my 30 year hiatus...:
Mogobe 2 Ton Rosin Press Machine PRESS101, 2.5*2.5'' Heated Plates
2.5X2.5'' Heated Plates; Made of stainless steel; PID Temperature Control: The heated plates' temperature is up to 120° Celsius (248° Fahrenheit); PTC(Positive temperature coefficient) heaters
Thanks! Yeah, def bolted down, for sure, and I was already thinking of attaching/welding a couple of long pipes to each handle for more leverage...? And as for the small size plates being tedious, yeah, totally, but this would be for just "getting my feet wet", so to speak, and if I dug it, I'd no doubt invest in a much better hydraulic one.... thanks again!
If you are already thinking about "fixing" it, that would be a sign for me. I'm not sure where you need it delivered, but amazon has many models from dabpress and others including the one you linked. I bought the 10T dabpress years ago as my first press. I don't press flower that often anymore, mainly press bubble hash now, but I have run over 3 lbs of flower through it and never once regretted my purchase or felt a need to upgrade.
@Bologna, don't look at this link,
I really like it! There is a thread about them and I've made a large first impressions post with plenty of pictures, and I updated it a couple of months back for my thoughts after some time.
