Can anyone recommend a good rosin press under $1000?

Ready to start making some live rosin on the next harvest but I have no idea who makes a good press without spending $3k. I was looking at the nugsmasher og but I read some questionable reviews. Any recommendations?

i just bought one on alibaba i'll let you know how it goes.


i got this. easy to find on alibaba for $250 shipped.

I just got a dab press after asking same question and some positive reviews so far couldn’t be happier under 500

If u are handy and have some tools u can build one for 150$ plus the press. I think homemade is the way to go. If interested I can help.

They have a shit load online bro for 200-500 bucks. Good ones. As long as your good with the press. A cheap one will work great.

Second Dab Press - I bought one and loaned it out to a friend, he's having great success.

Hobbes said:

Second Dab Press - I bought one and loaned it out to a friend, he's having great success.

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I think I'm pulling the trigger on this one:
12 ton 1200w. Gotta add on the pump for $130 but that's still considerably cheaper than the nug smasher brand. Thanks for the recommendation. Stoked to process my first batch of hash rosin

jonnynobody said:

I think I'm pulling the trigger on this one:

DABPRESS Commercial Rosin Press 12 Ton - 4x7

Dabpress Commercial Hydraulic Cylinder Rosin Press. 12 Ton Pressure, Dual 4x7" Anodized Heated Plates, 1,200 Watts, 4pc Rod Heaters. Quick Heating and Handles a Large Number of Materials. It Requires A Hydraulic Pump to start working.

dabpress.com

12 ton 1200w. Gotta add on the pump for $130 but that's still considerably cheaper than the nug smasher brand. Thanks for the recommendation. Stoked to process my first batch of hash rosin

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Maybe I’m missing something here
But 1200 watts seems excessive

Agree, so does 12 tons. I honestly think you’d be more than satisfied with the 6 ton. It does a great job I’ve made up to 12g squishes with ease. I personally would save the additional 3 hund for other equipment . I actually prefer the fixed jack/pump than the remote I think. Seems like a lot more space needed to use and something else to replace when/ if anything ever goes wrong with the other jack it’s just a cheap bottle jack I can pick up anywhere

bam0813 said:

Agree, so does 12 tons. I honestly think you’d be more than satisfied with the 6 ton. It does a great job I’ve made up to 12g squishes with ease. I personally would save the additional 3 hund for other equipment . I actually prefer the fixed jack/pump than the remote I think. Seems like a lot more space needed to use and something else to replace when/ if anything ever goes wrong with the other jack it’s just a cheap bottle jack I can pick up anywhere

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I saw that 1200 watts and I was like is it a vape too

That would be sweet

I was kinda wondering why they don’t make a way for an enail to connect to the control box, sure looks like the same box

jonnynobody said:

I think I'm pulling the trigger on this one:

DABPRESS Commercial Rosin Press 12 Ton - 4x7

Dabpress Commercial Hydraulic Cylinder Rosin Press. 12 Ton Pressure, Dual 4x7" Anodized Heated Plates, 1,200 Watts, 4pc Rod Heaters. Quick Heating and Handles a Large Number of Materials. It Requires A Hydraulic Pump to start working.

dabpress.com

12 ton 1200w. Gotta add on the pump for $130 but that's still considerably cheaper than the nug smasher brand. Thanks for the recommendation. Stoked to process my first batch of hash rosin

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Personally love my Nugsmasher OG.

They also have a nice upgrade program and lifetime warranty.

Herb & Suds said:

Maybe I’m missing something here
But 1200 watts seems excessive

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I'm glad I asked. This is all new to me. I definitely don't want to buy more than I need. I'll have to consider the smaller units. I'm assuming increased pressure just means larger plates to process larger quantities at the same time which I really don't need. The 1200w is a bit of a mystery. I see the nugsmasher og operates at 160w/plate with 12 tons of pressure. That's a huge difference that doesn't make much sense. I'm emailing the company to see what they have to say about the variation and why 1200w would perform better than 320w.

Nex420 said:

Personally love my Nugsmasher OG.

They also have a nice upgrade program and lifetime warranty.

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I love lifetime warranties. I had a brother that sold cars for years and every time I've ever mentioned an extended warranty on anything he gives me shit. Dude always says if you buy a quality product that has a low failure rate what do you need an extended warranty for? Warranties do make me feel warm and fuzzy inside though

Hobbes said:

Second Dab Press - I bought one and loaned it out to a friend, he's having great success.

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Slightly off topic but I have to mention it. I was making dry ice hash last night with a 160 micron bubble bag dude brand bag off amazon. I looked at my 59g pile of beautiful blonde hash and I saw strands of what appeared to be hair. I don't have pets. I pulled one of the strands and checked it out under my 40x scope. Fucking nylon fibers are coming out of the bag from the seams. 59g of hash ruined.

I pulled up frenchy's video on youtube and I saw he uses the boldt brand bags. I don't think there's a better authority on hash processing than him so I just ordered a 160 micron 5 gallon sized bag from them for $60. Well worth it. Attempting to pick nylon fibers out of your hash yield is depressing and heartbreaking. I'll never use a cheap bubble bag again.


Which model did you buy? How are your returns on hash? Thanks for any info you can offer.

Here's a unit that more closely matches the nugsmasher:

10 ton 250w/plate total output 500w for $470n + $130 for the pump and I'm all set for about $600. I really am leaning towards this one.

You should absolutely buy what you want but the 10ton is the same exact plate size and wattage as the 6ton , all your gaining is 4tons of pressure but having to kick up another buck and a half for pump.
Driptec is the ability to lay it down on legs guess what the 6 has them too but for some reason they don’t give them that title

Also not sure why 4 extra tons of force would be needed for additional 2 gram capacity?same plates? For what it’s worth I think you could source the hand pump cheaper locally, harbor freight, tsc, etc.

bam0813 said:

You should absolutely buy what you want but the 10ton is the same exact plate size and wattage as the 6ton , all your gaining is 4tons of pressure but having to kick up another buck and a half for pump.
Driptec is the ability to lay it down on legs guess what the 6 has them too but for some reason they don’t give them that title

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I really appreciate the insight. It's sounding like the 6 ton model would work for my needs. In comparing both units it looks like the 6 ton just has smaller plates and doesn't look as glossy. It also doesn't have the option for a separate pump w/pressure gauge, but I wonder if that's even necessary?

I kinda feel like the 10ton unit is a bit of a money grab because they get to sell you more shit just to make it work (+$130 for the pump). How important is it to know what your pressure is? With the 6 ton unit would you just max out the pressure and be done or do you simply increase as needed while the plates are heating? Good flow = sweet spot? Not good flow = increase pressure? The pressure gauge almost seems like a moonroof on a car. Nice to have but wholly unnecessary. I could be wrong but from the feedback I'm getting from others the pressure gauge doesn't appear to be a required piece of equipment.

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Jonny be careful of that DabPress you linked, I think it requires an extra hydraulic set up.

This is the one I have, 6 ton as you were suggesting:

6 Ton Hydraulic Jack Heat Press Plates - Dual 3x5 Inches Anodized Platens : Amazon.ca: Home

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The Nugsmasher mentioned above is top rate too.

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I’m pretty sure they both have 3x5 plates and the jump to 5x7 is at 12 ton. I have personally found no need to know the pressure and got a “feel” quickly. I can’t see how the pucks could get much thinner

Just looked same plates and the 12 had 4x7 not 5x