Anyone used Oil Slick Sheet or the like instead of parchment?

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green54321

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• Apr 7, 2017

• #1

Has anybody used any of this stuff as an alternative to parchment paper when pressing rosin? Or are there any other good alternatives?

I seem to be going through a ton of parchment and am wondering if this stuff is worth it.

Would be worth the price to me if it's more reusable and easier to clean.

 

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green54321

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• Apr 7, 2017

• #2

This stuff is what I'm talking about:

https://www.amazon.com/Oil-Slick-La...id=1491584356&sr=8-1&keywords=oil+slick+sheet

 

EsterEssence

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• Apr 8, 2017

• #3

It is a bitch to get the rosin off of, it does have it's place doing directional flow but parchment is much easier to collect rosin..

 

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green54321

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• Apr 8, 2017

• #4

So what you're saying is it's actually TOUGHER to get the rosin of this stuff?

Thanks for the reply.

 

PDX Dopesmoker

Active member

• Apr 9, 2017

• #5

I saw a dude on youtube pressing in PTFE and getting good looking results

 

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green54321

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• Apr 9, 2017

• #6

PDX Dopesmoker said:

I saw a dude on youtube pressing in PTFE and getting good looking results

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So something like this stuff?

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/ptfe_sheet

I couldn't find the specific video that you're referring to, but did find one of somebody pressing onto the oil slick stuff. Looked pretty easy to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP6izn8l55U&spfreload=10

 

PDX Dopesmoker

Active member

• Apr 9, 2017

• #7

green54321 said:

So something like this stuff?

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/ptfe_sheet

I couldn't find the specific video that you're referring to, but did find one of somebody pressing onto the oil slick stuff. Looked pretty easy to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP6izn8l55U&spfreload=10

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The guy I remember seeing was somewhat of a PTFE evangelist, but I guess that the link you posted probably has something somewhat similar or maybe even exactly the same as what the dude I watched was using. Sorry I can't be more specific.

 

Mikell

Dipshit Know-Nothing

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• Apr 10, 2017

• #8

It crinkles and wrinkles under moderate pressure, making collection difficult at best. The rosin has a tendency to pop and fly the fuck everywhere. Or at least, that was my experience.

There are other options for PTFE, perhaps one is more functional.

 

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green54321

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• Apr 12, 2017

• #9

Yikes, that doesn't sound good.

This is the first I'm hearing about PTFE.
Are there any of the other options you have first hand experience with or would recommend trying?

Thanks

 

The Hermit

Member

• Apr 12, 2017

• #10

I tried Slick Sheet for pressing, didn't like it at all, like Mikell says it gets all wrinkly.
It's excellent for storage, my favourite, but i much prefer parchment for pressing. I've tried loads of different types of parchment without noticing much difference so these days i get whatever's cheaper or nearer!

 

Last edited: Apr 12, 2017