I picked up the bins from Sam's club. https://www.samsclub.com/p/hefty-18-quart-hi-rise-storage-bin-4pk/prod23100579
Pretty much I used a propane torch and an old utility blade. Probably not the safest with the melting plastic but hey.
Im with ya, I've tried just about everything, including 150ml syringes with agar, I'd put them into the pressure cooker and then just shoot them into each cup. But if your like me, you might have more luck with a "no pour method" if your having difficulty, You pour your jars before adding them to the pressure cooker, no more messy hot pouring & spilling. These are the jars I use https://www.amazon.com/Accguan-Silver-Wedding-Magnetic-Kitchen/dp/B08MT5NBS2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=4oz%2Bcanning%2Bglass%2Bjars%2Bwith%2Blids&qid=1624650212&sprefix=4oz%2Bcanni&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1 If you know anyone with baby food jars, those work well too.
So I kinda like this thing called a ‘med-Tainer’. It’s a jar and grinder in one. It has a much deeper volume to grind mushies in compared to a standard cannabis grinder. Also you can keep your capsules or fruits in it up top in the jar part.
Imo it’s better for 🍄 than herb. I ll see about a link…
Here ya go, lord bezos sells em but I d try your local head shop vs these demons…
https://www.amazon.com/MedTainer-Storage-Container-Built-Grinder/dp/B00DRHHYJI
I currently have a commercial chef that I got on Amazon. It works well, only complaint I have is if you have large caps, you have to either disconnect them or smush them down.
Commercial Chef Food Dehydrator,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZB3V9S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Lil more than five lol but still cheap. Works well also I’ve tested it and use it in my martha
I would recommend one. You can get this stir plate from Amazon for $29. It comes with one stir bar but you can get more if you have more than 1 jar.
These are more like what OP has, although the other ones are very commonly used by hobbyists. I’m interested in these over disposable ones, that’s for sure!
This is called an Inoculation loop and there are all different types. This one is: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QGTZ1G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Yeah, as the others mentioned, you might need gas exchange.
These hydrophobic syringe filters are what I use on my LC jars.
I'm sure I'm not the only one, and strongly suggest you purchase one. Will follow you down this rabbit hole for a long time. https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-SOVARCATE-Temperature-58%C2%B0F-1112%C2%B0F-Refrigerator/dp/B0878WB6HQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2UWVLCQIOH03V&keywords=laser+temperature+gauge&qid=1638873659&sprefix=lazer+temp%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-3
I have found pouring around 125-130 reduces condensation. Practice pouring so that when time comes, you can pour quickly and accurately. -namaskaram
This is the one we just got. Has worked great for us so far and love that its metal instead of plastic. Plus it is not only used for mushrooms for us, so we wanted to buy something that was durable and long lasting. Temp is adjustable from 95° - 165° and we have been dehydrating ours at 110°.
COSORI Premium Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky Meat Herbs Fruit, Dryer Machine with Digital Temperature, 6 Stainless Steel Trays, CP267-FD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY5M579/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WWQGBGK2ZXZC6MS90KPC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I really like the dehydrator I got from Amazon. $50, lots of trays, takes about 6-8 hours for my small harvests. Also has a logo of 2 mushrooms near the temperature dial.
Edit: Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Electric Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Meat or Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit & Vegetable Dryer with 5 Stackable Trays, High-Heat Circulation - PKFD06,White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DO0ZR7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YVZQ6SXHPGDTCNN05FA5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Mine is almost the smallest one they make lol. 6 quart. It fits 4 1/2 pint jars.Presto 16-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker Canner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195UGIE2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_3ESHBYKTGWV6D3CQ0QN8
Not OP, but I only use a similar filter, hydrophobic syringe filters, on my liquid culture jars. They provide a waterproof .22micron filter that is great for making sure you don't spill your LC or introduce contam by contacting it, and while they're shipped non-sterile, they do hold up to pressure sterilization.
But they're kind of a waste for grain jars, IMO. You can get by with a couple layers of micropore tape to let the mycelium breathe.
I picked this Wireless Digital Microscope Handheld USB HD Inspection Camera 50x-1000x Magnification with Stand Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android, Mac, Windows Computer up from Amazon. I eventually would like to learn how to do the same