Helpful tip, when cutting shatter prone plastic with a hole saw run it in reverse once you have the pilot hole drilled. The friction cutting should greatly reduce the risk of cracking.
Boop! Pure Bliss! Lol thanks for being you! Cheers! I really enjoy the funny bits, great for learning... plus the aspect of, "it's OK to mess up, just keep doing it and get results!"
I had to keep watching. At first, I thought he may have had a few too many of his own mushy. Until i was 20 min into his second video and realized I was actually listening and enjoying his video. Great work sir. 👏 I like your approach.
I have found that if you use a hair dryer on the hot setting & blow hot air at the area you are drilling out there is a much lower chance it will crack !
3:17 I found the best way to make holes in the tub is to get a handheld butane torch, a set of vice grips, and a small round cookie cutter of whatever diameter you want. Hold cookie cutter with vice grips, heat until glowing, then melt a hole straight through. This process leaves a nice clean hole with next to no dags to trim. Just do it outside or under a fume hood as those fumes can't be good for the ol' lungs.
If you're drilling your holes I'd recommend a drill that plugs into the wall or is a newer model with a strong lithium battery. Those old battery powered drills like in this video have an extremely slow revolution speed. You will have a much easier time preventing cracking with a fast drill that you don't have to apply any pressure to.
The ryobi is a great drill with powerful batteries. The tools have options. After 20 years of construction and as a master electrician, I have run through plenty of tools. I'd keep buying the ryobi kits all day.
Pro tip when cutting plastic maybe do it outside, wear gloves and a mask, wash your tub down with some water and clean it with a towel. Micro plastics are real and I just watched a guy consume what seems to me like a lot of plastic in the span of 5 minutes
Unmodified gang! Simplicity is key and for me unmodified tubs seem to wok fantasticly. One of the reasons why I like using the tubs that I use is for this exact reason.. you don't have to modify it in any way. Only keep an eye and change/flip lid to give more or less FAE
i almost didn't wont to hit the like button bc it was on 420 lol so i was like 421 :) love videos buddy i always pick up something new in every video and your goofy so keeps me engaged unlike a lot of the dryer type videos from some others i wont mention but keep it going buddy
Love your videos! You seem so down to earth and fun. If you havent already figure this out, if you use a hair dryer or hot water on those stickers they will peel right off. Have an enlightened day!
Once the guide bid punctures the container you can run the drill in reverse to ensure you don’t crack it. You can also look for a hole saw with smaller teeth.
This video makes it seem so simple but it's really not🤣😅😂 . Although because of your video it made me a heck of a lot better and now I've had much more consistent results so thank you🤝
What about using perlite about 3 inches deep across the bottom? Can that facilitate enough humidity or does it give you a higher chance of contamination
Fun fact, if you don't have a drill with a fancy bit like that, but have a solder iron laying around. Use that to trace out your circle. Just do it outside because of the plastic fumes.
Fun fact: Just eat the vegetables out of a can, put the can on your stove to heat up, and then it’ll melt a perfect hole in about 2 seconds. Reheat and repeat.
Wana get clean holes on your mono get a small can of tomato paste and mark where you want your holes on the tub. Clean out the can and heat it over a stove or something hot like a hot plate outside if you can then just press the very hot can on the mark and it will melt a perfect hole everytime. Just dont breathe the fumes 😂
about a aluminum baking tray cheep and disposable and sizes galore is aluminum a bad idea for the brick or medium new be here and thinking about indirect humidity injector so i can tube several tubs on a timer
I know it’s better to have the FAE holes/filters, period, but for those using unmodified tubs(no drill), will this work about the same if it were just fanned more? Or..what would you suggest? Thanks in advance, I know you get asked tons of the same questions every day lol so I appreciate you taking the time to help a noob out! ;) love your personality btw, great vid loaded with great info! ❤️🍄
ok ok lol.. apparently u all haven't done much wood working with a drill, u can do on high speed, quickly, doesn't need to be in reverse.. ok simple put a 2x4 or a large pc of wood under where u will be drilling... n drill .. done no cracks.. u have to apply some pressure to keep the plastic as close to the wood as possible... done... have done over 20+ tubs n have had no cracks ... good luck!!
For anyone that's a perfectionist you can use a shaviv deburring tool to clean up cut edges. Not really worth purchase unless you're just weird like me.
I actually think that it is much easier for the home cultivator to grow in a cold and dry climate like Colorado because it is much easier to control heat/humidity by increasing it than it is to decrease it. When it is always cold and dry you have an easier baseline to work with than when it is almost always hot and humid but sometimes gets colder and less humid. You also are at a drastically higher risk of contamination in a hot/humid climate because of the much greater quantity of natural mold and fungus spores in the air.
Hey, I think I recognize you from Reddit! You're the fella that scored that schweeeeet laminar flow hood and tried to burn your esophagus with the fumes of yesteryear, right? 😂 The algorithm suggested your channel. Good algorithm.
some already mentioned drilling the holes in reverse (friction drilling) but it should also be mentioned that you should hold a scrap piece of wood on the other side to press against to prevent the plastic from cracking
Just out of curiosity…I wanted to start growing gourmet mushrooms to sell at the farmers market…what’s a good system to have to grow in bulk? Like how often should I be making grain, substrate, ect….just to have a good flow?
I’m growing my first batch of mushrooms using this monotub tek. It’s been 2 weeks since I spawned to bulk and I’m only at about 40% colonised. My colonisation temperature is 20c because I live in the U.K. Is it normal that it’s taking longer than 2 weeks?
I have carried out a few gourmet mushroom grows this year in the UK. Only started my hobby in December! Another lockdown hobby. Anyway, I've had two successful runs but I am a beginner too so everything is brand new and I can't really be sure I am doing everything right. That said the first one took 17 days from spawn to bulk before showing pins. My second one has taken a lot longer (39 days) but has just shown results. I found this odd because I used more spawn on the second run. Anyway my guess is 1: it's something to do with the mycelium just needing longer to get to the right point. 2: I increased FAE too soon. 3: It's been really cold the past few weeks where I live, but suddenly past few days it's been warmer and that may have increased the humidity / temp conditions 4: Again maybe I should have waited before the pins showed up before I introduced light and FAE. Conclusion: as long as you don't have any signs of green mould or anything nasty then it's probably not too far off
@@soixantecroissants oh wow thanks for this info! Moved my tub to a warm area and now I’m at 95% after 18 days! I was getting worried but were nearly there!
Way late response but after many trials and errors. I use smaller tubs than the giant 66qt ones. I use about 1-2.5 or 3 ratio of grain spawn to substrate. Have good moisture content there are videos for that. I cover mix with bubble tape- bubbles facing bottom substrate. I have mycelium growth in 2 days. I had same problem - weeks before growth more chance for contamination- that’s no good. I am still learning and been doing it for over a year! 😂.
subscribed Why not get $ for all those endorsements. I really like his hacks, views on shroom cultivation and videos Does anyone else think this guy is Marty Feldman's illegitimate son?
Mono tubs are fucking weird only cuz you can go all out or keep it simple . The only thing I recommend a bag or piece of plastic for the mono tub top and make sure it covers the entire length of the opening then tape one side to the monotub itself and then tape the other side to the lid that way when it comes for fanning you can use your makeshift bag fan That's already sterilized That's been chilling in the environment . Not to mention when condensation sticks to the you can call it top lining whatever cracks there are end up causing water droplets to fall so it keeps the humidity an moisture a little better
I love the humor with which you teach. The explanations for why you do the things you recommend is spot on. Thank you!
Helpful tip, when cutting shatter prone plastic with a hole saw run it in reverse once you have the pilot hole drilled. The friction cutting should greatly reduce the risk of cracking.
Also can put the hole saw bit on the stove to heat it up after the pilot hole is drilled. It’ll melt right through the plastic.
You are a legend. Respect from the UK!
The huble fungus. You can't imagine how happy you make me with your videos! Nowhere is the explanation so clear. I am grateful to you humble fungus !!
Boop! Pure Bliss! Lol thanks for being you! Cheers!
I really enjoy the funny bits, great for learning... plus the aspect of, "it's OK to mess up, just keep doing it and get results!"
I had to keep watching. At first, I thought he may have had a few too many of his own mushy. Until i was 20 min into his second video and realized I was actually listening and enjoying his video. Great work sir. 👏 I like your approach.
I have found that if you use a hair dryer on the hot setting & blow hot air at the area you are drilling out there is a much lower chance it will crack !
I always put a very hot wet cloth over it for a minute before I drill :)
Just heat up a proper sized empty can, wear a glove and push through it.
Thats just smart ;) thanks for it
Submerging the plastic in very hot water as well softens them up.
Put a board on the other side of the plastic.
You explain the when and why like nobody else.❤
This dry colorado air is no joke , thank you for answering humidity questions!
I love this guy! So funny, this is my sense of humor. He’s very thorough with information. I’ve learned allot! Thank you!
I have learned more about start-ups in a box than 100 videos I have seen before. Thank you.
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With fragile plastics you can drill it in high speed, in reverse, and with light pressure. Use the friction to melt the hole through
With all sincerity. I dig the intro. Love the content.
Dude!!!!. Your videos are AWESOME and you crack me up . THANK YOU
3:17 I found the best way to make holes in the tub is to get a handheld butane torch, a set of vice grips, and a small round cookie cutter of whatever diameter you want. Hold cookie cutter with vice grips, heat until glowing, then melt a hole straight through. This process leaves a nice clean hole with next to no dags to trim.
Just do it outside or under a fume hood as those fumes can't be good for the ol' lungs.
If you don't want to break the tub when drilling the holes put a peces of wood behid the tub wall
Dude you are so helpful!
You rule! I love the way you cut through the crap.
If you're drilling your holes I'd recommend a drill that plugs into the wall or is a newer model with a strong lithium battery. Those old battery powered drills like in this video have an extremely slow revolution speed. You will have a much easier time preventing cracking with a fast drill that you don't have to apply any pressure to.
The ryobi is a great drill with powerful batteries.
The tools have options.
After 20 years of construction and as a master electrician,
I have run through plenty of tools.
I'd keep buying the ryobi kits all day.
I use battery only and they are awesome. The key is let the hole saw drill the hole and not try to shove it through.
That's not true - corded drills can have speed controls. My Ryobi goes plenty fast for this
Lmao bro is tripping balls every video I love it
You're just my type of crazy.
Thanks for the info, very helpful
DAMN!! That intro was a BLAST!!!! 👍👍👍 And great video btw 😊 Thanx 👍
Pro tip when cutting plastic maybe do it outside, wear gloves and a mask, wash your tub down with some water and clean it with a towel. Micro plastics are real and I just watched a guy consume what seems to me like a lot of plastic in the span of 5 minutes
Unmodified gang! Simplicity is key and for me unmodified tubs seem to wok fantasticly. One of the reasons why I like using the tubs that I use is for this exact reason.. you don't have to modify it in any way. Only keep an eye and change/flip lid to give more or less FAE
a modified mono will produce a lot more on its own than a dubtek
You give good information. Relax!
i almost didn't wont to hit the like button bc it was on 420 lol so i was like 421 :) love videos buddy i always pick up something new in every video and your goofy so keeps me engaged unlike a lot of the dryer type videos from some others i wont mention but keep it going buddy
Thank you sir. I’ve got everything I need. Let’s begin.
Thank You for sharing your knowledge my friend, it is greatly appreciated
Love your videos! You seem so down to earth and fun. If you havent already figure this out, if you use a hair dryer or hot water on those stickers they will peel right off. Have an enlightened day!
Or 70% Iso.
Very informative.Thank you
Excellentte Intro... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I couldn't work in this room, those fans would send me into a trance after my 2nd IPA
I heat mine with a torch..and push a 1 inch dowel in. No cracks. Perfect holes everything. Easy does it. Not to much heat.
Also respect from the Netherlands
Gotta love the epic intro!
Very informative! Thanks for sharing
I like to hold a wooden block at the back when I drill my holes
Dude I love your videos. I hope you can make some more
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You’re awesome! Thanks so much!!
I feel like you’re like the Alton Brown of shrooms
I quit watching when he said "we're not making art, we're growing mushrooms." Brooo idk about you but growing mushrooms is an art 💯🤙🏼🍄
I like your videos I’m going to support you
Once the guide bid punctures the container you can run the drill in reverse to ensure you don’t crack it. You can also look for a hole saw with smaller teeth.
i had to sub after watching that intro
With using the filter disks, do you put micropore tape over them or just use the disks?
lol Brilliant 👍🏻 🙏 🇬🇧
Ur funny lol. Thanks for the info
This video makes it seem so simple but it's really not🤣😅😂 .
Although because of your video it made me a heck of a lot better and now I've had much more consistent results so thank you🤝
i use unused facemask from the coronaage to cover the holes and it works nice :)
Hey ........good trick run the drill backwards......cheers
Why do you recommend spraying the inside top of the lid? Water will drop down on top of the pins. It’s best to just do the sides only.
So why do you prefer to drill holes near the top of the container? Unlike a lot of people do (just above the substrate level)
For non shattering holes, use a small soup can heated up on the stove and press the open end into the plastic to melt a hole.
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What about using perlite about 3 inches deep across the bottom? Can that facilitate enough humidity or does it give you a higher chance of contamination
the bag trick 10/10
I use a small can heated up with a torch..much faster and no cracking
Youre awesome dude
IF you run your hole saw in reverse it will be slow but will not crack the plastic, or put a 2x4 under the plastic and it want grab and crack
Can I just tape the black plastic outside of the tub, instead of putting it inside?
Fun fact, if you don't have a drill with a fancy bit like that, but have a solder iron laying around. Use that to trace out your circle. Just do it outside because of the plastic fumes.
Fun fact: Just eat the vegetables out of a can, put the can on your stove to heat up, and then it’ll melt a perfect hole in about 2 seconds. Reheat and repeat.
Hard watch
Why don't people heat up their hole saw with a blowtorch?
Wana get clean holes on your mono get a small can of tomato paste and mark where you want your holes on the tub. Clean out the can and heat it over a stove or something hot like a hot plate outside if you can then just press the very hot can on the mark and it will melt a perfect hole everytime.
Just dont breathe the fumes 😂
Great vid; you said you would explain why the holes are drilled high up on the tub…what’s your advice and reason for this? Cheers!
Thanks this helped allot
This was obviously magic mushroom day.
So, do you keep the mushrooms in the bag when you put it in the monotub?
about a aluminum baking tray cheep and disposable and sizes galore
is aluminum a bad idea for the brick or medium new be
here
and thinking about indirect humidity injector so i can tube several tubs on a timer
I know it’s better to have the FAE holes/filters, period, but for those using unmodified tubs(no drill), will this work about the same if it were just fanned more? Or..what would you suggest? Thanks in advance, I know you get asked tons of the same questions every day lol so I appreciate you taking the time to help a noob out! ;) love your personality btw, great vid loaded with great info! ❤️🍄
Don't they say you can flip the lid over to allow airflow?
Dude, this is hilarious :)
This dude is winning
I find forstner bits work best. Basically never had a crack
Very helpful
Literally the best fucking channel...ever
Growing mushrooms, IS ART ;)
ok ok lol.. apparently u all haven't done much wood working with a drill, u can do on high speed, quickly, doesn't need to be in reverse.. ok simple put a 2x4 or a large pc of wood under where u will be drilling... n drill .. done no cracks.. u have to apply some pressure to keep the plastic as close to the wood as possible... done... have done over 20+ tubs n have had no cracks ... good luck!!
For anyone that's a perfectionist you can use a shaviv deburring tool to clean up cut edges. Not really worth purchase unless you're just weird like me.
#Winning!
You had me at random boogers.
Just got like #420 wanna make sure know that was my work
I actually think that it is much easier for the home cultivator to grow in a cold and dry climate like Colorado because it is much easier to control heat/humidity by increasing it than it is to decrease it. When it is always cold and dry you have an easier baseline to work with than when it is almost always hot and humid but sometimes gets colder and less humid. You also are at a drastically higher risk of contamination in a hot/humid climate because of the much greater quantity of natural mold and fungus spores in the air.
I'm willing to bet you are right. I live in Colorado and I've had a pretty good run so far
It’s wayyyyyyy easier to remove humidity than it is to add humidity to an entire room which is what he’s talking about.
I use a torch to the bit and do it so it doesn't crack.
Hey, I think I recognize you from Reddit! You're the fella that scored that schweeeeet laminar flow hood and tried to burn your esophagus with the fumes of yesteryear, right? 😂
The algorithm suggested your channel. Good algorithm.
What if you use prevalite and sterilizing how would you sterilize it
some already mentioned drilling the holes in reverse (friction drilling) but it should also be mentioned that you should hold a scrap piece of wood on the other side to press against to prevent the plastic from cracking
First 26 seconds on this channel got a like. 🤣
Just out of curiosity…I wanted to start growing gourmet mushrooms to sell at the farmers market…what’s a good system to have to grow in bulk? Like how often should I be making grain, substrate, ect….just to have a good flow?
Probably a stupid question but what about light and fruiting, will the lid pose a problem if all I have are purple grow lights
Pro tip , put the drill in reverse once the pilot is started , never cracks that way !
Brotha cut back on the adderol a lil🤦♂️🤣i luv the vids&your not an idiot but its hard2 follow when im low on addi's🤣
How do you keep fungus gnats out of your tub?
Good question!
I’m growing my first batch of mushrooms using this monotub tek. It’s been 2 weeks since I spawned to bulk and I’m only at about 40% colonised. My colonisation temperature is 20c because I live in the U.K. Is it normal that it’s taking longer than 2 weeks?
I have carried out a few gourmet mushroom grows this year in the UK. Only started my hobby in December! Another lockdown hobby. Anyway, I've had two successful runs but I am a beginner too so everything is brand new and I can't really be sure I am doing everything right. That said the first one took 17 days from spawn to bulk before showing pins. My second one has taken a lot longer (39 days) but has just shown results. I found this odd because I used more spawn on the second run. Anyway my guess is 1: it's something to do with the mycelium just needing longer to get to the right point. 2: I increased FAE too soon. 3: It's been really cold the past few weeks where I live, but suddenly past few days it's been warmer and that may have increased the humidity / temp conditions 4: Again maybe I should have waited before the pins showed up before I introduced light and FAE. Conclusion: as long as you don't have any signs of green mould or anything nasty then it's probably not too far off
@@soixantecroissants oh wow thanks for this info! Moved my tub to a warm area and now I’m at 95% after 18 days! I was getting worried but were nearly there!
Way late response but after many trials and errors. I use smaller tubs than the giant 66qt ones. I use about 1-2.5 or 3 ratio of grain spawn to substrate. Have good moisture content there are videos for that. I cover mix with bubble tape- bubbles facing bottom substrate. I have mycelium growth in 2 days. I had same problem - weeks before growth more chance for contamination- that’s no good. I am still learning and been doing it for over a year! 😂.
can you use a spade bit or drill saw
That's a 2 inch hole bit brother. 👍
subscribed Why not get $ for all those endorsements. I really like his hacks, views on shroom cultivation and videos
Does anyone else think this guy is Marty Feldman's illegitimate son?
Is there any difference between using micropore tape and those filter patches?
Same-Same-
you never explained why you prefer to make your holes level.
How about disinfecting with H2O2?
yeah polyfill is annoying af... micropore is much easer
Mono tubs are fucking weird only cuz you can go all out or keep it simple . The only thing I recommend a bag or piece of plastic for the mono tub top and make sure it covers the entire length of the opening then tape one side to the monotub itself and then tape the other side to the lid that way when it comes for fanning you can use your makeshift bag fan That's already sterilized That's been chilling in the environment . Not to mention when condensation sticks to the you can call it top lining whatever cracks there are end up causing water droplets to fall so it keeps the humidity an moisture a little better