Has Anyone Tried Pressing Rosin Using A Regular Household Iron?

[CrazyChef]

Just curious if anyone has tried it. I figured it can't be any worse than using a hair straightener.

 

[BobbyZ]

How are you going to get pressure?

 

[CrazyChef]

Just push. Hard.

I have a sold stainless steel jewelers block I can press it against.

 

[BobbyZ]

We need pictures. How much do ya weigh? Just kidding...
I’d press like hell and then flip it and do it again. Hopefully the handle holds up.

 

[CrazyChef]

 

[BobbyZ]

Only one way to find out...

Is there a temp setting on it? My plates run around 200, so I’d guess that would be one of your lower settings. No steam...

 

[CrazyChef]

No, but I have a (true) instant read thermometer that I can use to adjust the temp until it's correct.. Probably let it sit on the steel block for a few minutes to get them both warmed up.

 

[BobbyZ]

Well how did it turn out @CrazyChef ?

 

[CrazyChef]

Haven't tried it yet. Won't be for a while until I get my first harvest. I'm just curious what the experienced minds here at 420 thought of the idea.

 

[BobbyZ]

The flavor will be unlike anything you’ve tried. I know a chef will find that interesting...
Come over to @Grandpa Tokin rosin thread and join us experimenting with squishin. I think you’ll find it entertaining and you might find techniques that’ll help.

 

[Grandpa Tokin]

You’re insane! Totally awesome...but insane! LMAO! Just kidding!

I love your ingenuity. I think it will work somewhat, but your biggest problem will be putting enough pressure to the task. Even with a hair straightener I used a hand clamp. I’m very interested to see how it goes though. If we lived close I’d bring over some smashing weed...for science.

Carry on!

 

[irie lion]

Looking forward to see how it works for you Chef

 

[CrazyChef]

I'll try it again once I have some cured bud that I grew. This crap I got from a local dispensary is dry AF. I tried it a few months ago, and although it worked the rosin quantity was disappointing. Whether it's the method or the bud, who knows? Most likely a combo of both.

 

[sativuhhh]

Well hopefully you get it ironed out soon!

 

[sativuhhh]

PS a caged dabpress and then a 20 ton press on sale for 120 bucks will solve it all for you for pretty cheap and has zero maintenance cost so it just pays for itself the more you squish.