Thanks _Trip_, yeah I’ve read this thread carefully probably 6-7 times. Done the basic tek, the microwave option, the microwave option + chilling, with Loveall’s passive salting, with Shroombee’s stir & dump, and still nothing to write home about in the  filter.. but significant sticky crystals in the pyrex after warm water wash-evap.  

Today, I completed 3 full runs, salted 3 runs after 24 hr chilling, and did 3 partials that are cooling which i’ll salt tomorrow.  I’ll do 3 more complete runs tomorrow, as well.  All 12 25g runs (4 process variations x 3 diff source materials) will be left to crystalize using Loveall's passive salting approach. I’ve  done them very precisely, and will describe in detail my process when the dry yields are available.  If the material has actives, maybe you guys can  help me identify why I’m not getting needles in my filter, if that turns out to be the case..