Ricoma 5x5" Heat Press

R&RHashman

R&RHashman

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I have no idea but I remember someone saying that the presses like this don't generate enough pressure to be used effectively for rosin
 
lio lacidem

lio lacidem

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For $200 it may be worth it to you. I have spoken to this company previously the unit produces 100psi. Cons you can get 100psi with a hair straightner and a dewalt 600 clamp. Pros you have 5x5 area not 2x3. Short answer yes it will work.
 
TJ baba

TJ baba

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@lio lacidem the, do you know if this type of press (regular t shirt press) would be better? Screenshot_2016-02-25-16-42-43.png I read these only heat the one plate and for rosin I think both plates need to be heated.
 
lio lacidem

lio lacidem

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TJ baba said:
@lio lacidem the, do you know if this type of press (regular t shirt press) would be better? View attachment 3616754 I read these only heat the one plate and for rosin I think both plates need to be heated.
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This one will actually produce about 1/3 of the psi as a hair straightner the plates are way too large. If your looking for a cheaper good setup 6tonhydraulic a frame press with difital platens approx cost $600
 
TJ baba

TJ baba

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So of the two, the first would be the best.
What about the Tarik rosin press? I would like to stay under $300 for a press but if I have to get the hydraulic for good pressure I will just save up. Sorry, i'm new to rosin and don't want to buy a rosin press that doesn't work. The older I get, the more the saying "you get what you pay for" seems to apply. Lol...
 
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lio lacidem

lio lacidem

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The tarik is a joke its basically a extra large hand pressed straightner. The biggest cost on building one is the actual platens. Mine cost me $500 I got 5x5s. They had 3x3 for $400. They work great. I purchased 2 sets and both work great. The 6 ton A frame is under $100.
 
TJ baba

TJ baba

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6 ton A frame. Something like this? How big is that in person? Screenshot_2016-02-26-13-01-54.png

I'm probably going to get the ricoma 5" circle one for $200 because its conveniently sized for my not so big bathroom counter top.
 
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