@ChemicalDependant I always recommend making concentrates with food grade alcohol, ie everclear. I get great results. This is much better for your health than butane, safer, and easier. You can evaporate the alcohol with no heat by using a dehumidifier unit, by placing it in a vented cabinet, or by simply blowing a fan over the surface. Less labor than dry sift or ice water hash. This method does not require a large initial investment either.
if you are careful with your process, you can make extracts that are high quality enough to dab or vaporize. This method is definitely sufficient if you are smoking your concentrates. you will get high quality full melt hash.