Reddit reviews Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard

Curvature is caused by the cardstock absorbing moisture from the atmosphere. The paper expands slightly, while the metallic front is unchanged. So the foil is effectively pulled taut across the paper, which bends it.

The fix is to remove the moisture from the cardstock. A food dehydrator is the cheapest and most convenient solution I've found. You can get them cheaply online. Here's the model I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=presto+food+dryer&qid=1556999178&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Keep in mind that this also heats the cards, so the metal will expand, causing it to bend back the other way. But once the foil cools down, it will go back. However, if you left it in long enough, the cardstock will actually dry out, and when the card cools off, it will be straight.

It's not an exact science. I usually have to put my cards in a couple times. But it does last once you get it right, as long as you make sure to store them in a dry place afterwards.

I heavily recommend against any attempts at "flattening" with heavy objects or such. Those methods aren't really addressing the real issue, and you're actually damaging your cards.

Honestly, instead of putting together a cookbook, why not buy him some outdoor cooking equipment like a campfire grill or some pie irons. Or a dehydrator to make jerky or trial mix or other things that will keep while camping. If you still want to go the recipe route, then pick up a few recipes specific to that equipment.

Like /u/apocalypso points out, I just don't see it being incredibly useful to put together a cookbook like that without a really clear theme or something that would make it more than just a lesser version of what they could find on their own online.

The Frankford Arsenal tumbler works great and has a big enough capacity to do a good amount of brass at once. I'd also suggest the following for drying. One hour of tumbling and 30-45 minutes of drying gets everything done. I deprime before tumbling.

Dehydrator

Extra trays

Mesh screens (to keep small brass from falling through)

This [thing](presto 06300 dehydro electric food dehydrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY) actually works wonders. You can find good demos using it with filaments on the utube.

Edit: Sorry for the mobile mangle.

This one works perfectly, no controls, no power switch, just plug it in and it dries em at 165F. Dehydrators go to that temperature so it's safe to make jerky. Everybody uses this kind and nobody complains about potency loss.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H2OELY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this...
https://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=YXDXDY2ZH3A4&keywords=dehydrator&qid=1556020750&s=gateway&sprefix=dehy%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-4

It is quite simple, really.

1. I cut them into half and remove the stems and seeds. /e: But try to not remove the placenta, as this is where most of the capsaicin is, so if you cut it out, your powder won't be as hot.
   
2. I dry them using a dehydrator (example). I use a very simple model I got from amazon for cheap. It only has a on-off switch, nothing fancy.
   
3. When they are completely dry (and I mean really dry, they need to start to become brittle when you touch them), I grind them to powder using a electric coffee impact-mill (example).
   
   The most important part is that you always are very careful. You need to wear nitril gloves (latex does not keep you safe!) and if you are doing for the first time, maybe even eye and breath protection. If you get some of the powder in your eyes or in your breathing ways, you are in for a world of hurt.

Can highly recommend this guy. Drying cubes without a dehydrator takes WAY to much time. They'll be cracker dry in about 4-5 hours in this thing. For super thicc bois I cut them in half so they lay flat in the dehydrator - it helps in drying them out, too.

Also, this is a cool tek for harvesting.

A few ideas:

Vegetable spiralizer:
http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732728&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=vegetable+spiralizer

Dehydrator:
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732701&sr=1-2&keywords=dehydrator

Macadamia nut oil:
http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Oil-Extra-Virgin-Macadamia/dp/B0002PPW6A/ref=sr_1_cc_5?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732659&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=Macadamia+nut+oil

Grass-fed Ghee:
http://www.amazon.com/Grassfed-Organic-Ghee-7-8-Oz/dp/B0032RPLSY/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1418732778&sr=1-2&keywords=ghee

Looks to be the same one I have judging by the set plates. Presto Dehydro Food Dehydrator. They're cheap and awesome, imo.

Edit: I'm wrong, but here's the one I've had for a while now. Dehydrator

So far my ideas include:

• Mushroom plugs - inoculate logs in your local forest with your favorite fungi. Feels like cheating though.
  
• Books? Maybe this one?
  
• Baskets? Is there a "best" mushroom collection vessel?
  
• A food dehydrator might come in handy. Is there a preferred brand/feature for mushroomers?
  
  

Never tried that and honestly if you have the money and want something to do the job right the link below is for a dehydrator. It’s 40 dollars.

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EnLTAbACW6SYE

This will do the trick. I personally have this one, and I love it. Just take a look through amazon and read some reviews.

Nesco FD-75A Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, White - MADE IN USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0090WOCN0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MpLTAbKDGTP1D

Behold the KING https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVKKZR0/

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Now that your eyes have bugged out of their sockets at the price tag for this unit, get a smaller, cheaper one lol

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY/

So that’s where the trays for my meat dehydrator come from.

I tried using desiccant for drying, and it's way too much hassle.

Just pick up a dehydrator somewhere. Check the local Goodwill stores and then Walmart if you need it now. But this guy is under $40 and free one-day shipping.

Well hell, while I got you here is this too cheap of a dehydrated to start out with?

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=lp_1090752_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1457309808&sr=1-2

If you have some extra cash, I'd suggest investing in a dehydrator. They're really fun to learn to use, and make for a nice supply of snacks! I use this one, and although it's not very flashy, it makes some very tasty jerky.

This is a good starter dehydrator.

I've been making jerky for about two years now and have been making that keto jerky for about a year or so.

There's some research and learning to be done, as well as trial an error, since you'll want to go for good lean meat and learn how to make 2-3mm thick pieces but def worth it. London broil or bottom round if you see it on sale but with great power comes great responsibility. I've had some jerky binges when starting out just because of how much you end up with in comparison to buying premade jerky. Lastly, its something like 1lb of steak turns into .5-.6 lbs of jerky. Keep it up man, you're looking fierce :D

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZnsnDbMV74ZZB

"preset temperature of approximately 165," says the manual. this is the one I got:

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FR61xbJ3ZHFC2

There are a lot of really cool camping things! I'll be back to edit this post on my computer with some things that we like / are unique /cool

EDIT - these are things that we use that we love. These things all range in price, so hopefully you can find one or two to fit whatever budget you have.

• Collapsible Coffee Dripper : They can use this to make REAL coffee on the trail. They just have to heat water!
  
• Portable camping grill : This takes a little time to set up, but it's a very compact grill and makes it easy to cook food or even just balance your mess kit
  
• Nonstick camping mess kit : A nonstick kit is much easier to clean than a stainless steel one IMO. this set has a kettle, utensil, and scrubber which is awesome.
  
• Camp Suds : An environmentally safe soap so they can clean their gear but preserve the trail!
  
• Dry sacks : Dry sacks are just what they sound like... waterproof bags that keep your stuff dry. They can also double as a pillow if you stuff clothes in them!
  
• Portable camping stove : This little guy connects to a small fuel canister and gives you a nice little stove. These are great for heating water / soup as they provide a better heat source than a fire you'd build.
  
• Food dehydrator : This is not something they'd take camping, but it can really help them to save money on meals. If they are backpacking, they likely won't want to carry around cans of food and won't be able to carry around ingredients that would go bad. The dehydrator allows them to make their own backpacking meals that they will reconstitute with water.
  
• Pocket bellows : allows you to stoke the fire without having to get your face super close. Also this lets you target a small area.
  
• LED light bulb ; This does require a portable battery but it's really great to have this little guy. We use it in the tent at night or when we're hanging out but need a little light to chop food/etc.
  
• Pocket chain saw : Cut big pieces of wood! It takes some muscle, but it really does work and it's a lot smaller than a hatchet or actual chain saw..
  
• Literally the best backpacking chair : when you're backpacking, you have to carry EVERYTHING with you. So that means that stuff has to be light and small. These chairs are great, because (for chairs) they tick off both of those boxes. They have a back! And they are big enough to actually sit on!
  
  Other general items that are useful: Climbing/heavy duty carabiners (to clip stuff to other stuff. you can even get locking ones); water filters (if you get a Lifestraw, I recommend the water bottle. The actual Lifestraw is an interesting idea, but we've found in practice it's a little awkward); hammocks with nice straps; base layers; battery-operated lights of any kind (especially ones that clip or are hands-free); a set of waterproof cards (to pass the time on a break); nice, wicking socks; hiking poles; a camping knife.
  
  I haven't tried Cairn (the camping sub box) but they always look interesting.
  

It depends on where you live. I live in the south and the humidity levels here makes air drying peppers impossible -- I've tried it and they spoil long before they dry out. If you live in the southwest, though, you can probably get away with doing this.

I use an inexpensive Presto dehydrator. It works well.

It looks like the price has gone up to $45, but that's still a lot more affordable than an Excalibur. (Though I'd be lying if I said I didn't want one, myself!) Here you go! It's simple, but it works! I've made beef jerky, dried peppers, dried jalapenos (take my word for that one and do it outside!), tomatoes, and apples.

I'd recommend this dehydrator and if you're doing a bunch at once get more of these and depending on how small your brass is I'd recommend some of these.

I can take my brass out of my wet tumbler, toss them in the dehydrator, and have dry brass in a couple of hours ready to go. Not sure how many is in this picture but I was able to do about 90% of it in one go

I like his recipe, it was the first one I tried but those paper filters are a one time deal so even if you only make jerky a handful of times a dehydrator works out cheaper - especially if you also have to buy a box fan.

I paid $37 for this one but I see them in yard sales all the time.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H2OELY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use a Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, bought for $35. Works well. If you're in a pinch you could always toss your brass into the oven at its lowest setting for an hour or two to speed things up.

I just use this, there's no variable temp or anything according to manufacturer specs it's around 165f. There's no loss in potency "if there is it's nominal" and my fruits are cracker dry in about 6-9 hours depending on size.

$35 and does the trick!

• A standing mat because standing in the kitchen cooking/cleaning is hard on the back and these mats make it so much more comfortable. It's really amazing and makes life a million times better, especially if you have to stand a lot.
  
• A dehydrator to make dried fruit, fruit leather, jerky, dried herbs... so many possibilities, and everyone will be really impressed when you pull out some homemade jerky. (Can you tell I like making food?)
  
• Record players are coming back into style. Music records won't get lost when your computer crashes, and they'll outlive the singularity. And you can listen to music... while you make food!
  
  All of these are on my Over $30 wishlist.
  
  Thank you for the contest!

I bought this one recently. No timer, but works great. Good reviews and price.

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator

You can get a food dehydrator off amazon for $32. Just got this one myself for making homemade dog treats.

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ODQmzbZ14Y371

Do you use something like this?:

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1496776665&sr=1-5&keywords=dehydrator

This. It was the cheapest I found that didnt get terrible ratings

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDUw-ac_d_pm&keywords=dehydrator&pd_rd_i=B008H2OELY&pd_rd_r=45d8766f-748b-4cd5-94ee-d58d938d60ec&pd_rd_w=KqIPh&pd_rd_wg=i1OMp&pf_rd_p=7ffdbddd-e073-4cb0-834c-3e54bd44941a&pf_rd_r=7MEJJY8QXHTF9RZKDJVX&psc=1&qid=1567547623&s=gateway&sprefix=dehy

I'd also recommend trying PLA+. I can't reliably compare it to PLA since mine has hydrated recently, but it prints like putty. I get my filament at Microcenter, which may or may not exist where you live. In the end it's all up to your experimentation, we can only recommend potential options. However, I'd be careful of the pricing. Just to give you a range: 1kg spool of PLA costed me around $12.99 and 1kg of PLA+ costed me around $13.99 at Microcenter. Meanwhile a 250g spool of PLA at Tinkersphere costs $23.99. Also, bonus tip: If your filament gets hydrated and you don't want to use your oven: Get a dehydrator like this one. and there are plenty of videos showing them using it.

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F2EzDb71TTGV6

Presto Dehydro

I use one of these. I bought some more trays so that I could easily fit 2 full size spools at once. I live in a very high humidity area. Nylon and ABS would be a disaster without one of these. I have to dry my ABS if it is left out more than 24 hours. Nylon gets bagged with desiccant, put in a plastic container and stored in a plastic box with desiccant. It then goes into the dehydrator after every use. I leave the filament in for about 24 hours. I dump the desiccant packs in with the spools to regenerate them.

Oh I live downtown but willing to make a drive. Sure I use this and this, minus the sweetener/honey. Comes out really tasty! I like new mexico style jerky. Pretty simple, not too many ingredients, and comes out pretty dry which I like.. And this recipe sorta fits that. There's other recipes if you google too, but this is the one I use the most. The guy in the video uses his oven, but I use this. Yum.

Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H2OELY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share