shimz
vapest
Thanks, but I can't take credit for the build. I paid $350 shipped on eBay. Plates are 3.5" x3.5".
Let's Build a Press
- Thread starter Ginger Viking
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Capt C
Saltwater Cowboy
You should post a link on that builder. That press is less money and better built than a lot of the other one i saw when i was shopping. I don't think you would need over a 2 ton jack. Maybe you or Ginger could calculate the tinsel strength of those 8 bolts combined to see if you could up the tonnage on the jack..
shimz
vapest
I did an eBay search, but I don't think those are being offered any more.
If I was to build one I would want to go with something like the new paperless systems where you load up, do a partial squeeze, then tip the unit down on rollers and bumpers. Then you just catch the candy flow, lol.
If I was to build one I would want to go with something like the new paperless systems where you load up, do a partial squeeze, then tip the unit down on rollers and bumpers. Then you just catch the candy flow, lol.
Streetpro09
Tester
At that point I'd want a channel in the plates so you could pour one stream. I goggled a little but couldn't find much. Do you have a link to one you prefer?
shimz
vapest
Check this out:
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Streetpro09
Tester
That was the one I found. Watched a video for it. They layed it on its side and let it drop on paper. 
I was a little disappointed.
I was a little disappointed.
Bruno8437
Super Active Member
You could just go with 2 bearings on the diagonal and drop the other bearings. Just replace them with stand-offs and clearance holes. Or maybe you should reconsider bushings, the press isn't going to see a high cycle rate or even that many cycles. Bushings should work in this application. Remember to consider heat transfer when selecting your bearings.
Sources for linear bearings:
McMaster-Carr: https://www1.mcmaster.com/metal-bars
MSC: https://www.mscdirect.com/
stephen709
New Member
Check out this link. I'am new here but have been researching my own press for a while. This guy know's what he's doing.
Ginger Viking
Member
What do you guys suggest for the PID controller and and heat probes? I plan to start building this in the next week or two and the controller/probes are the only thing I haven't decided on yet. Dab press has a 500watt pid controller with dual probes for $160 but it is by CN Warehouse(which is some alibaba vendor). Tuopuke has a 600watt pid controller with 4 probes for $150. Tuopuke is definitely the way I am leaning since @Cob_nUt has already posted a good experience with them. Please keep in mind I am not looking for a kit with plates unless it is a steal of a deal, since I plan to make the plates myself.
Cob_nUt
"Justa Ganja Lover"
Those Tuopoke quad probe controller are an upgrade from my 2 probe plate kit.
If you build your own plates,Greengenes had a build video on YouTube and links to where he sourced his pid controllers,wires,thermocouples,probes and plates.
Cob_nUt
"Justa Ganja Lover"
Low temp are some quality presses.But at 1,740 I could build one for the $740.00 and have a lot of change left for all the accessories and do dads.Not trying to dissuade you from your purchase,just stating fact.
It is a helluva nice press.18 hunnid worth? Eh,maybe if Inwere selling rosin I could justify it to myself.ROI wouldn't take long in that case.
Cob_nUt
"Justa Ganja Lover"
@Ginger Viking this is the guy and video I speak of.I almost went this route until I saw the Tuopoke kit.I love to DIY stuff,but I was eager to get to pressing after coming from a flat iron rigged to a Irwin handclamp.
SCJedi
Synergist
Correct, I posted that video toward the top of Page 2 of this thread.
Cob_nUt
"Justa Ganja Lover"
Yessir ya did,I just went back thru the thread and saw it.Lol my bad.Greengene is thee man for making that vid.
Ginger Viking
Member
Yeah I've already watched it from when @SCJedi posted it. I'm sure I can DIY it but I'd rather get a canned package for the heater/controller just from a reliability standpoint. I'm pretty fluent mechanically but not so much electrically even tho I build all my lights and have even considered building them for others. To me lights are simple and straightforward, but PID controllers not so much or at least I haven't had the time to research/learn it yet. I have been considering getting an arduino or raspberry pi and starting down that rabbit hole for full grow room automation but I only have so much time in a day. The more you know...
Hopefully I can have this thing built in a couple of weeks. I'm just now getting back to this project but spare time for me is very limited and it seems to be getting less by the day.
If anyone knows of any good heater/controller packages at a good price let me know. Hopefully I can get one ordered in a week or so.
Capt C
Saltwater Cowboy
I purchased this unit a while back. I know it was pricey but i love a good quality piece of equipment and it did not disappoint. I think one of the most impressive parts would be the BVA pump set up. I looked around and you would have between 6-700 hundred tied up in pump set up alone. That all comes assembled. The hand pump seem to fit my needs the most space wise and there are cheaper hand pumps available none of them had any good reviews. With the amount of pressure you are dealing with i just wanted something well made at least that is what i was telling myself when shelling out that many Franklin's.