Brilliant Cut Grinder

[Manity]

Why would you think that you would not have to clean your grinder blades?

Never said that! I was going by the BCG users in here and they the company themselves state this as stated above. If you go read though lots of comments about not having to clean the grinder and it never gums up... I guess I have special weed then.

 

[Silat]

"This new mechanical design does not create the residue build-up that leads to jamming, so your grinder will stay smooth no matter how much you use it."

" All these cutting edges ensure your herb is ground and not crushed. Less crushing means less residue build-up."

from BCG's website

user simply claims he/she has to clean BCG as often as other grinders (which don't usually advertise this as a hallmark feature)

It does not say there will be no build up. And the amount of buildup is dependent on how moist your weed is and how often you use your grinder.

 

[muunch]

"This new mechanical design does not create the residue build-up that leads to jamming, so your grinder will stay smooth no matter how much you use it."

This is pretty true, in my experience... it certainly benefits from a brief brushing out every once in a while (it will turn smoother after brushing, sure) but it worked fine after putting 2+oz through before I wanted to do it (mostly to vape that sweet buildup )

The price/wait I can see as a turn off, but considering it's a 3-piece, and how nice the pattern/anodizing is I am not really disappointed in any way.

Only tried a kannastor v1 & v2 for "higher end grinders" and the Brilliant Cut is much better imo - the plates never come loose like the awfully designed gr8tr and it looks much better. Never mind the mendo mulchers and sharpstones/etc I had tried previously.

I hope my weed is special too

I try not to pregrind, but if I do, it goes right into a jyarz. I will mostly only do that if I'm traveling or if I have leftover and don't want to mix strains.

I have no reason to get a second grinder, but if I had to, I wouldn't hesitate giving them my business again (especially since I only need a top and bottom, having got the full plate set)

 

[Ramahs]

I know I've had mine for something like six months now, and it's the only grinder I've used daily since I acquired it (except for two or three times in that time period that I've used my MFLB Finishing Grinder because I pulled out my faithful ol' MFLB for a spin)....and all I've ever done is brush it out immediately after every grind with a dry brush (and every few grinds, I scrape around the rim edges with a fingernail, or simply rub off the residue there with a fingertip...or a combination of both).

It's not perfectly clean now, of course. But I still think it's better than any other grinder I've had, except maybe the SLX 2.0...but the SLX feels like sandpaper when grinding, even when it's completely clean. So my SLX feels a bit gunked up even when it's clean.

Here is a pic of my BCG that I just took a few minutes ago. I mean, there is of course a bit of residue built up, but I feel that it's very minimal considering this has been my daily-driver for several months:

 

[Manity]

Sorry my review made fanboys feel triggered. Tis the world we live in today, everyones offended. Happy grinding

 

[Summer]

I have a flowerpot that requires a very/fine grind and the BCG did the job ok but not fine enough. Also I've had to clean my grinder plate more than I'd like as they've gummed up just like others.

No one is negating your experience, it's just that you are the odd man out having residue issues. And agreed, the fine grind is not New Vape's fine grind, which I view as extra fine. And I haven't seen one reply where members were acting as fanboys & poo-pooing your experience; just illustrating that your experience is highly unusual.

Just to provide a case in point: One of the reasons Troy/420vapezone has placed this at the top if his list above his beloved Santa Cruz is because it doesn't gunk up "at all." Matter of fact, he showed it's innards a couple of days ago in his IG streams, noting that in all the months he's had it (& he uses it 99% of the time grinding intact 1 gram buds), he's never cleaned it & it only has a trace amount of residue build up & still grinds freely. I know he's had it about 6 months now & many of us know how much weed he put through it -- A TON! Many of us see him use it almost daily in his streams. And he's in Cali so he get's fresh, moist weed all the time.

 

[Krazy]

We are talking about just the colors, right? I mean, the device itself is what you ordered and it arrived in good condition?

Given that the colors are the only option/choices? Sure, it's "just the colors". I haven't opened the box, it's sitting in my shipping/receiving staging area.

Once again, they are back to no email responses.

 

[LabPong]

Sorry my review made fanboys feel triggered. Tis the world we live in today, everyones offended. Happy grinding

I see no one being offended.....or "triggered". Don't go all AOC on us man........use that sticky flower!

 

[CalyxSmokr]

I know I've had mine for something like six months now, and it's the only grinder I've used daily since I acquired it (except for two or three times in that time period that I've used my MFLB Finishing Grinder because I pulled out my faithful ol' MFLB for a spin)....and all I've ever done is brush it out immediately after every grind with a dry brush (and every few grinds, I scrape around the rim edges with a fingernail, or simply rub off the residue there with a fingertip...or a combination of both).

It's not perfectly clean now, of course. But I still think it's better than any other grinder I've had, except maybe the SLX 2.0...but the SLX feels like sandpaper when grinding, even when it's completely clean. So my SLX feels a bit gunked up even when it's clean.

Here is a pic of my BCG that I just took a few minutes ago. I mean, there is of course a bit of residue built up, but I feel that it's very minimal considering this has been my daily-driver for several months:

thanks for the insight. this is what I have wanted in a grinder.
My gr8tr is too young to justify buying another expensive grinder but I think I would save money just on retained trichomes. I am not a heavy flower consumer really and mine is a complete mess. When I can justify upgrading this is the grinder I will get. I cant even see a bit of residue

 

[Ramahs]

Sorry my review made fanboys feel triggered. Tis the world we live in today, everyones offended. Happy grinding

Well, that was unexpectedly...and seemingly unnecessarily...passive-aggressive.

No matter though. One thing that could play into my grinder's lack of serious buildup could be because the humidity in my flower is fairly uniform by time it makes it to my grinder(s).

I live in a non-friendly state, so I like to keep a bit of a surplus so I'm prepared in the case that my source gets arrested or otherwise disappears (it happens from time to time). I like to make sure that I will have enough material to last me several months or more to give me time to find a new source.

The point is that my herb usually spends anywhere from 3-6 months in a CVault with 62% Boveda packs before I get around to consuming it. So maybe my herb isn't quite as moist as what some people run through on a daily basis.

 

[Manity]

All my bud is stored long term at 62% also ... My grinder must be special like my weed. Thanks for proving my point.

Like I said it's a good grinder but not worth the cost no matter how many color choices they have or how purrdy they are. Once again this is my OPINION.

 

[Shit Snacks]

I got mine for $75 total and it is feeling worth it, though that is more than I would normally ever want to spend. I was able to get my SLX for $60 total, which felt steep too, but compared to that I definitely feel my money was more well-spent on the BCG fine personally. My old/new Santa Cruz Shredders were both cheaper, but ultimately more tedious for me than the BCG so far.

 

[Ramahs]

Okay. Calm down superstar. It's okay that you have your own opinion.

I'll prove whatever points you want. Have at it

I'm lucky that I was sent this grinder for beta testing, because I would have had a hard time justifying the cost of this grinder otherwise. But now that I've had it for some time, I'd definitely buy another if something happened to this one. Granted, I'd have to save for it, but I'd get one.

It's certainly not the last grinder I'll buy, because I have developed a taste for collecting these things and I'm always interested in trying one that has something new and unique about it...but I would be surprised if anything killed this one as my daily driver anytime soon.

 

[Manity]

Okay. Calm down superstar. It's okay that you have your own opinion.

I'll prove whatever points you want. Have at it

I'm lucky that I was sent this grinder for beta testing, because I would have had a hard time justifying the cost of this grinder otherwise. But now that I've had it for some time, I'd definitely buy another if something happened to this one. Granted, I'd have to save for it, but I'd get one.

It's certainly not the last grinder I'll buy, because I have developed a taste for collecting these things and I'm always interested in trying one that has something new and unique about it...but I would be surprised if anything killed this one as my daily driver anytime soon.

In the investment community what we call people like you are "bagholders". Someone with a vested interest (in this case free) with clouded judgement that they can't see fault in a product or company.

Just because someone gives a not so glowing review of a product doesn't mean they're going to come and take your free grinder away if you don't defend it like Newvape requires. Also it doesn't mean it's the users fault like you tried to point out. This isn't my first expensive grinder, only difference is I pay for my stuff. Also in CND after taxes and shipping it's a 180$ grinder, that is a walk on water grinder which this is not.

 

[SquirrelMaster]

@Manity

Would you mind posting some pics of grinds from the BCG and United Machining grinders? Side by side with the same strain I mean for comparison.

 

[Manity]

@Manity

Would you mind posting some pics of grinds from the BCG and United Machining grinders? Side by side with the same strain I mean for comparison.

Will do tomorrow... What's the best image posting service? I'll even post a picture of my major gummed up fine plate after minimal use just to get people telling me I'm doing it wrong lmao

 

[Summer]

@Manity, as imgur doesn't function correctly on FC anymore, use postimage.org, imgbb.com, tinypic.com or any pic hosting service of your choosing. My votes for postimage.org because it's super easy to use & you can upload multiple pics at one time. Directions on how-to is in the 2nd link below.

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/please-stop-using-imgur.33374/

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/how-to-post-pics-using-postimage-org.34584/

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/the-sandbox-make-test-posts-here.1

 

[Stu]

In the investment community what we call people like you are "bagholders". Someone with a vested interest (in this case free) with clouded judgement that they can't see fault in a product or company.

Don't make assumptions and cast doubt about another member's biases/judgement. It just ain't cool.

Let's keep the discussion about the grinder, not the grinder owner.

Thank you.

 

[SquirrelMaster]

@Manity
I started using postimage.org after @Summer recommended it. It's my favorite so far, very easy to use.

I was thinking just herb but yeah post your plates too. Gummed up plates are not a complaint I have ever come across with the BCG, mostly small details like the center post gets in the way, hard to tell up from down, that sort of thing.

I'm the opposite from you in that I wish there was a more coarse option. Granted I don't want to see any of the others go, just another plate added. The current offerings are perfect for my needs.

Like others have said to do, I brush my grinder out nearly everytime I use it. If it was cheap I wouldn't care but like any fine instrument or tool it needs to be kept ready, tuned to perfection.

 

[Shit Snacks]

My plate, herb dish, and other spots are indeed coated with plenty of kief now from a variety of herb in many forms. This is a typical condition of the plant, my other grinders (SLX included) and really any container ends up the same over time. I have been brushing the sides of my lid every other use, to help ensure it is always a smooth turn, but I figure I will clean the whole thing thoroughly with a quick iso bath eventually. I haven't had mine that long yet, and I always break my buds up into little nugs loading between the teeth, while I also said I often grind upside down at first. So with that little bit of maintenance, I have not had any issue with performance. I do find myself bothered by how much kief sticks to stuff in general and this is no exception, but certainly not a flaw in the product.

I also don't consider my needing to turn it upside down for a more consistent medium-fine grind a flaw either, there is just so much variety in herbs and usage across the world really. Here's one little complaint though: when I try to use my @Ratchett scoop n poke the centerpost magnet often causes me to spill the herbs from it so it is a very tricky maneuver. I don't use it for every vape, but some really need that scoop! Guess I just need one of those new nylon ones

 

[Easywider]

I’ve had my BCG gum up as well. I really don’t think it was the grinders “fault” certainly not a flaw. It gets used 100% of the time. Haven’t touched another one of my grinders since I got it. I’ve never cleaned it and I don’t baby things. If I wanna grind a 2 gram nug. It goes right in the middle I smash those two plates together and grind away.

Few weeks ago I grabbed a $99 sale ounce of pineapple haze for the long weekend. I don’t know if the cure was rushed or if it’s because it’s been so humid lately ( or both ) but it came in as the stickiest weed I’ve seen in years. I was filling jars for the long weekend so I grabbed a 2 gram(ish) nug and tossed it in. First few turns where good and then everything slowed right down. I could barley turn the grinder. I opened it up and so much had gummed to the sides. I tried turning for a few mins with no luck. I then ran it under hot water and scrubbed the grinder with my dish scrub brush and some soap. First time it’s been cleaned in 6 months and it came out 90% with just some soapy hot water.

After a week with 62% bovida packs the strain in question grinds fine. Even if I over pack.

So I think what I’m trying to say in my rambling is. It is possible to gum it up pretty good. It took me 6 months of heavy use and about 50 strains. But it IS possible under the right conditions. You just have to keep on trying.

 

[Delta3DStudios]

Here's one little complaint though: when I try to use my @Ratchett scoop n poke the centerpost magnet often causes me to spill the herbs from it so it is a very tricky maneuver. I don't use it for every vape, but some really need that scoop! Guess I just need one of those new nylon ones

Hahaha, For sure that's why my Nylon scoop tools work great for grinders with strong magnets! I've had that comment from a few people

 

[Doktor Dub]

You just have to keep on trying

...trying to find the stickiest Weed ever is a great Hobby... just saying :-)

Have a great day!

 

[Baron23]

Personally, I have no idea why anybody has an expectation that a grinder is supposed to stay immaculate after continual use or why an occasional (like every month...or six months) quick cleaning with a toothbrush and some ISO is such a chore.

I have had and used my NV fine grinder for a few years now...I think I ISO'd it once.

Love the BCG's very consistent and fluffy grind...I use the fine plate almost exclusively.

 

[Ramahs]

Personally, I have no idea why anybody has an expectation that a grinder is supposed to stay immaculate after continual use or why an occasional (like every month...or six months) quick cleaning with a toothbrush and some ISO is such a chore.

I know, right? Some people's expectations are ridiculous, then they lose their minds and freak out if you don't 100% agree with them.
To each their own, I guess. I'm going to keep enjoying the grinders I enjoy. Everyone else is welcome to enjoy the ones that they enjoy.

This is the highest quality and best function I've had so far in a grinder, and I expect that it will stay that way till I find a better one.
Of course I'm always in the market for a better grinder. I can't wait to see what comes out to top this one.