Wondering if anyone has any experience with the o'kief stainless steel mesh sifters? I've always used mono/polyfilament for my sifting, think the last time I used metal was back when I had a spacecase. Anyways, I'm getting more into sifting and trying to accumulate some quality tools to help me. How does the steel compare to more traditional screening materials? Any cons? Any pros other than durability?
O'Kief SS sifting screen...
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ston3d_amy
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Never used the O'Kief but I've seen stainless steel mesh grind the edge off a plastic card, and it had resin stick on it.
Ha, yeah realized I left that out of my post. My one main concern was that it was less 'scraping friendly'. Maybe you just have to rub lightly or there's a different technique? Think I might grab one to try out...seems they would be pretty easy to clean with some iso as well, which is a big advantage if they actually work fairly well.
I have one and an assortment of poly screens. I've found no difference between poly and stainless as far as it being harder on the material. If you're asking does the stainless break down the material more and introduce contaminants.....I haven't noticed it. You just lightly card the material over the screen anyway, no pressure. As far as durabality, there's no comparison. It's pretty much tear proof. I've sifted material with a bunch of sharp stems and it didn't phase the stainless. I know if I had tried that with a poly screen it deffinantly would have snagged.
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sempervirdis
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Sory guys but im new to all this...
does the oil need to be rubbed away from the screen???tought it was dropping down....
does the oil need to be rubbed away from the screen???tought it was dropping down....
^^^Not exactly sure what you're asking. Trichomes (crystals) do fall through the screen, but some people then use a finer screen to separate the trichome heads (good) from the small contaminants that got through.
Thanks for the info chief. My other concern was that the steel might carry an ever so slight electric/magnetic charge that would attract the trichs. Seemed to have worked fine in my spacecase though. Gonna grab one and check it out..wish they had more then 2 sizes.
Thanks for the info chief. My other concern was that the steel might carry an ever so slight electric/magnetic charge that would attract the trichs. Seemed to have worked fine in my spacecase though. Gonna grab one and check it out..wish they had more then 2 sizes.
sempervirdis
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chicalyx said:
Thanks for answering me ....had some trouble figuring out what the screen was all about ......
chicalyx said:
No the ss won't carry a charge but the poly screens will. If you find your poly screen has a charge all you have to do is run a piece of rubber over it.
I had the 120 lpi SS in my cart and was about to buy it before it said shipping was $18. $35 is a pretty good deal for a nice sifting frame, $53 isn't. Might end up grabbing it anyway, but don't understand how it costs $18 to ship a small frame.
edit: I was also planning on getting a H.D. tumbler from them in the near future, and shipping on that is $43. Anyone know another reputable site for tumblers?
edit: I was also planning on getting a H.D. tumbler from them in the near future, and shipping on that is $43. Anyone know another reputable site for tumblers?
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try one of these.. SCUFFBUZZERS dont know if there still available, a small airpump agitates the screen and the glands are scuffed from the trim.. 
Hi icmag
here's my first post!
both steel and nylon meshes are good, both have their advantages.
if you try hard enough, or are careless enough, you can put a hole in a steel mesh frame, they are not indestructable.
and nylon meshes are alot tougher than you think!
unless you drop the pointy end of a sharp pair of scissors point down on the mesh that is or drop your red hot glowing joint on the mesh either, I've used several nylon meshes for years without holing them
nylon/synthetic meshes are alot more user friendly (iow they have a better feel) as the mesh is tauter which is better for carding...but steel meshes are probably the best choice for shaker boxes or when sifting buds or budettes with sharp, jagged stems still attached...but even when sifting bud pieces with sharp jagged stems, I find it's still not easy to make a hole in a nylon meshes..but why take the chance, remove the bud from the stems and then break up the budettes into calyx size pieces so all the resin heads can be removed
btw both steel and nylon mesh frames can be cleaned with alcohol and a small paint brush over a dish...
alcohol doesn't affect the unlacquered/unpainted wood frame either.
"If you find your poly screen has a charge all you have to do is run a piece of rubber over it."
hey, I didn't know that!
here's my first post!
both steel and nylon meshes are good, both have their advantages.
if you try hard enough, or are careless enough, you can put a hole in a steel mesh frame, they are not indestructable.
and nylon meshes are alot tougher than you think!
unless you drop the pointy end of a sharp pair of scissors point down on the mesh that is or drop your red hot glowing joint on the mesh either, I've used several nylon meshes for years without holing them
nylon/synthetic meshes are alot more user friendly (iow they have a better feel) as the mesh is tauter which is better for carding...but steel meshes are probably the best choice for shaker boxes or when sifting buds or budettes with sharp, jagged stems still attached...but even when sifting bud pieces with sharp jagged stems, I find it's still not easy to make a hole in a nylon meshes..but why take the chance, remove the bud from the stems and then break up the budettes into calyx size pieces so all the resin heads can be removed
btw both steel and nylon mesh frames can be cleaned with alcohol and a small paint brush over a dish...
alcohol doesn't affect the unlacquered/unpainted wood frame either.
"If you find your poly screen has a charge all you have to do is run a piece of rubber over it."
hey, I didn't know that!
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chicalx I don't remember how much my frame was to ship but I do know $40-$45 is the going rate to ship a tumbler from Pollinator,Skuffbox, or Okief. Those are the only tumbler makers I can think of. If you order a tumbler from pollinator or Skuffbox, keep in mind they don't come in U.S. voltage and you will also have to buy a power convertor. Atleast I had to when I bought one unless they changed it.
I will say one thing. shipping on alot of stuff is just nuts now a days since gas prices went through the roof. The extra cost just gets passed on to the consumer
I will say one thing. shipping on alot of stuff is just nuts now a days since gas prices went through the roof. The extra cost just gets passed on to the consumer
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