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manfredo

manfredo

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It's going to be great though...sunset at 7:09 pm here today!! I always consider this the unofficial beginning of Spring, and it's been a long winter! Thank God for out gardens to keep us sane! In more ways than one!

Well I am second guessing my rosin plate purchase. I think I should have gone with 3 x 5 plates, instead of the 4 x 7's. I could go with bigger bags, like the 3 x 6 bags and squeeze an ounce of flower at a time though, or could probably put 2-3 of the 2 x 4 bags in it. But I don't really need that much production. Ugh!! Difficult figuring this shit out without seeing it done in person, but I'll get there...
 
DarkWeb

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manfredo said:
It's going to be great though...sunset at 7:09 pm here today!! I always consider this the unofficial beginning of Spring, and it's been a long winter! Thank God for out gardens to keep us sane! In more ways than one!

Well I am second guessing my rosin plate purchase. I think I should have gone with 3 x 5 plates, instead of the 4 x 7's. I could go with bigger bags, like the 3 x 6 bags and squeeze an ounce of flower at a time though, or could probably put 2-3 of the 2 x 4 bags in it. But I don't really need that much production. Ugh!! Difficult figuring this shit out without seeing it done in person, but I'll get there...
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I prefer sun in the morning. And I'm really hoping for a gradual transition.....not "quick everything melt." When it was warm on Friday I got a few wheelbarrows of wood from the pile. The damn thing sunk up to the axle I had to drag it backwards. It's much easier without the mud. When it's frozen I can use the sled. Sorry just bitchin :eyesmoke:

It's cool you got your setup I can't wait to hear how it goes. I thought maybe the bigger plates would take longer to heat up but held more consistent temps due to more mass. You can still press a little at a time, but have the option to use more if you want.
 
doublejj

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manfredo said:
It's going to be great though...sunset at 7:09 pm here today!! I always consider this the unofficial beginning of Spring, and it's been a long winter! Thank God for out gardens to keep us sane! In more ways than one!

Well I am second guessing my rosin plate purchase. I think I should have gone with 3 x 5 plates, instead of the 4 x 7's. I could go with bigger bags, like the 3 x 6 bags and squeeze an ounce of flower at a time though, or could probably put 2-3 of the 2 x 4 bags in it. But I don't really need that much production. Ugh!! Difficult figuring this shit out without seeing it done in person, but I'll get there...
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the squish bags are cheap and the bigger bags tend to 'blowout' when pressing. I would still go with smaller plates and just squish more bags. I have used the the 3x5 plates for years and would buy them again. The airjack makes it a non issue. You can get a lot done with the 3x5 plates. I would wear them out first and work your way up to larger plates....best of luck.
Edit: my plates are 4x7...
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Chunky Stool

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doublejj said:
the squish bags are cheap and the bigger bags tend to 'blowout' when pressing. I would still go with smaller plates and just squish more bags. I have used the the 3x5 plates for years and would buy them again. The airjack makes it a non issue. You can get a lot done with the 3x5 plates. I would wear them out first and work your way up to larger plates....best of luck
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Do you squish all that hash in a big batch then store it?

I'm thinking about running a hash crop and bought a pack of seeds to pheno hunt for a good plant to take clones from.

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doublejj

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Chunky Stool said:
Do you squish all that hash in a big batch then store it?

I'm thinking about running a hash crop and bought a pack of seeds to pheno hunt for a good plant to take clones from.

www.greatlakesgenetics.com

Mosca Seeds - Iced Cherry Cookies (10 seeds) - Great Lakes Genetics

Mosca Seeds - Iced Cherry Cookies (Girl Scout Cookies- Thin Mint x Cherry Sunshine #4). 80% Indica/ 20% Sativa. Flower Time: 58-60 days
www.greatlakesgenetics.com www.greatlakesgenetics.com
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yes the kief will keep well. Rosin has a short shelf life. I make the kief in bulk and squish rosin bags as needed a few at a time. Fresh squished rosin is the best.
 
manfredo

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doublejj said:
correction....I think my plates are 4x7.....but i still squish smaller bags...
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Good...I was afraid the 4 x 7's might be too big.

The things about the set I bought...They are the ONLY Chinese ones i found with 1200 watts...everything else was 600 watts or less. Plus these have 2 heating elements top and bottom, the smaller 3 x 5 only have 1 element each. That's in the Chinese segment that is...Low Temp plates are 4000 watts!

I have a ton of stuff in my Amazon cart. 4 different micron bags to experiment with 37. 75. 90. and 120....a pre-press, and all the other goodies I could think of, and then some!!
 
manfredo

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doublejj said:
yes the kief will keep well. Rosin has a short shelf life. I make the kief in bulk and squish rosin bags as needed a few at a time. Fresh squished rosin is the best.
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Do you ever make bubble hash and press that, or is the kief just as good? I watched a clip of a full ounce of bubble being pressed and it looked so awesome, and they say it comes back at like 60-70% of the original weight. Thats what I am looking forward too, and experimenting with strains...and I have 10-11 different strains right now to play with :bigjoint:
 
doublejj

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manfredo said:
Good...I was afraid the 4 x 7's might be too big.

The things about the set I bought...They are the ONLY Chinese ones i found with 1200 watts...everything else was 600 watts or less. Plus these have 2 heating elements top and bottom, the smaller 3 x 5 only have 1 element each. That's in the Chinese segment that is...Low Temp plates are 4000 watts!

I have a ton of stuff in my Amazon cart. 4 different micron bags to experiment with 37. 75. 90. and 120....a pre-press, and all the other goodies I could think of, and then some!!
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I only squish buds or kief so I have only found use for the 37 and 120 bags. The trick to squishing rosin is to press with the lowest temp and shortest time and still get a decent yield. Higher temps will produce more rosin but at a cost of flavor. There's a fine line with each strain. I shoot for 2 min max with the lowest temp possible and still get a nice return. You will have to do some experimenting at first. Getting the melted rosin off the heated plates and onto the parchment paper ASAP helps. I squish pretty much every day, so shoot me any questions and i will try to answer.
 

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manfredo said:
Do you ever make bubble hash and press that, or is the kief just as good? I watched a clip of a full ounce of bubble being pressed and it looked so awesome, and they say it comes back at like 60-70% of the original weight. Thats what I am looking forward too, and experimenting with strains...and I have 10-11 different strains right now to play with :bigjoint:
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Yes bubble will squish well...I just have the dry ice keif extractor contraption so I use that. But i have made and squished buble as well....best of luck
 
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farmingfisherman said:
Ripped out half of a old deck for the inlaw's today. Been awhile since I swung a hammer and pried some boards in the sun. Feels good to do some work with the hands again.
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Grab yourself a pallet break down tool . Removing deck boards are a breeze with those, I just finished redoing a 12x40 ..... I removed all the decking in three hours..... some of it was screwed down.
 
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