MothChewMoth
Gamer Extraordinaire
There's another good one later on where he says it's fucking fantastic, but i don't have the patience to find it
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Brilliant Cut Grinder
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There's another good one later on where he says it's fucking fantastic, but i don't have the patience to find it
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Summer
Long Island, NY
There's another good one later on where he says it's fucking fantastic, but i don't have the patience to find it
Added 2 references up to 1 hr, 40 min in. That's as far as I can handle searching right now. 4 hour stream!
(insert crossed-eyes smilie here 
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szai
Well-Known Member
Added 2 references up to 1 hr, 40 min in. That's as far as I can handle searching right now. 4 hour stream!
Haha you guys watch four hour streams?
Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
Thanks for the time-stamps!
MoltenTiger
Well-Known Member
Got a chance to bust up a big nug last night, used the fine plate. I think fine is going to be my go to but I'll be trying out the other plates more to see. Once I've had a go with the medium and coarse with the same bud type I'll make a collage shot showing the initial impressions of nug on, nug through and the resultant chop.
The middle drill tip scraper on the grinder plate makes it so easy to push the lid on even with a fair bit of material in the grinder, and turning it was as easy. It really takes noticeably less force. I'll get my hands on some tacky nugs in a couple of weeks to try out the pack that consistently jammed my SLX. I have a feeling the BCG won't even stutter
The middle drill tip scraper on the grinder plate makes it so easy to push the lid on even with a fair bit of material in the grinder, and turning it was as easy. It really takes noticeably less force. I'll get my hands on some tacky nugs in a couple of weeks to try out the pack that consistently jammed my SLX. I have a feeling the BCG won't even stutter
muunch
hotboxing the cockpit
yes please. excited for more initial impressions. i am drooling so hard over an emerald.
the real question is what color do I pick for the bottom if going for emerald/hematite... not sure if sapphire would look good or if i should just play it safe w emerald bottom
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MoltenTiger
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The Emerald/Hematite combo is by far my favourite of what I have. Seconded by Emerald/Sapphire. The Sky Blue/Emerald comes in last, personal preference for sure, it still looks great.yes please. excited for more initial impressions. i am drooling so hard over an emerald.
the real question is what color do I pick for the bottom if going for emerald/hematite... not sure if sapphire would look good or if i should just play it safe w emerald bottom
The grinder looks amazing. Like, it's stupidly good. I don't think you could go wrong with any colour choice.
BTW, I actually don't know if I have onyx or hematite. I believe the hematite batch came out darker, so I think that's what I have. But I'm not sure.
And IMO, I think it could be its own colour 'Slate', or like on Archer where he has Dark Black and Slightly Darker Black turtle necks.
But, then again, I think a slightly lighter colour/gun metal would be as good if not better.
I'm having a hard time trying to get a good photo that does the thing justice.
It's like glass, it looks so much better in person.
I like the two-tone colour scheme, but I can't help but feel a sapphire brilliant cut piece would be worth having. The sapphire is a daaaaaamn nice blue, just as the emerald is a great green.
I went with emerald because a couple months before the SLX was released I was eyeing off a Santa Cruz green three piece and I never got over wanting it (well, I have now!).
It seems fitting getting a green grinder for green, like getting a black lidded grinder for black pepper.
But, the blue is super nice. I'm trying to think of real life things to compare it to (well actually I have sifted real sapphire from the Weld River and it does it justice), I bet they make Ford's in a similar colour, a deep royal metallic blue. Also HTC U11.
The stack of Green-Hematite(?)-Sapphire looks mighty fine as well...
The only difficult decision about getting one of these things is picking the colour, if you can justify the price.
Now, on that note, I really think this is a worthwhile purchase for the right person. But, it is expensive. This is an end-game piece, so it's not a rip off, it is intended for those serious about their gear.
It's a funny one. I have spent outrageous amounts on gear compared to most stoners I know, who still smoke tobacco and weed from cheap brass stem bongs. Though I feel content with the value I have received over the years.
The value of this grinder set is about the cost of a quality half ounce for me, so considering how many half ounces I enjoy consuming, it's well worth it to chop them up with a tool like this.
That said, when it comes to looking at the single mid-piece set ups, I think this is probably the way to go for most people.
I always recommended to G4L to go modular too, because then those who opt that way can upgrade for a smaller cost than getting a whole new grinder down the track. And there seems to be enough notable difference between the plates to perhaps justify that. Mostly, if you have several styles of vapes on rotation, it is great to have multiple plates to match.
edit: I'll add a few more things, the lid really is able to move around a fair bit laterally and if you slide it back and forth it does clack pretty loudly. It is worth acknowledging that. I don't mind it
And I don't miss the notches/burrled edges or grips. I like the size. It's not too much smaller than a large SLX, but because it is a bit smaller, I think you get a better grip on it. Plus, the mid plate and the base twist as one with no threads to bind shut.
It making grinding a complete joy
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MonkeyTime
Well-Known Member
If you look back a few days, I posted all three grinds.
Jill NYC
Portable Hoarder
These grinds aren’t using exact same amounts, and I am not sure the picture helps but, here ya go.
(Click to enlarge)
LabPong
Well-Known Member
Thanks.....nice pics!
These grinds aren’t using exact same amounts, and I am not sure the picture helps but, here ya go.
(Click to enlarge)
Thanks.....just what I was looking for.....and as an extra your SC grind helps as I have one of those as well. I would be a fine grind type of BC/DC buyer.
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
I got a notification that a very special package from a friend in BC has arrived and may be picked up from 9am tomorrow. I’m about to bust out some “Annie” y’all! Whoooo-hooooo! Tomorrow it is! Gonna be great!
Won’t post pictures because you’ve seen it. But I do promise to blather on about it incessantly.
Won’t post pictures because you’ve seen it. But I do promise to blather on about it incessantly.
Summer
Long Island, NY
We all now know that Bud truly likes this grinder, & this stream along with his last vid that I referenced above, well, what more is there to say about design & functioning.
*You'll have to scroll to the exact times below as for some reason if I try to correct each one individually, they are all defaultto the last edited time. Maybe something to do with me going through his website & not youtube.
Hence also the hare.
59:16 - 1:01:03
@1:03:30 He did go on to say that if you are using a conduction vape like the Pax 3, you would want to use a fine grind.
1:06:08 - 1:08:28
1:21:06 - 1:23:48
*You'll have to scroll to the exact times below as for some reason if I try to correct each one individually, they are all defaultto the last edited time. Maybe something to do with me going through his website & not youtube.
Hence also the hare. 59:16 - 1:01:03
@1:03:30 He did go on to say that if you are using a conduction vape like the Pax 3, you would want to use a fine grind.
1:06:08 - 1:08:28
1:21:06 - 1:23:48
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MoltenTiger
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Tried out the coarse. Looks really good. Didn't seem to knock as much kief off, or any at all. the through holes are relatively large, and the result looks really good. Very even and fluffy, clumps together perfectly. It looks like a great fit for powerful convection vapes.
MothChewMoth
Gamer Extraordinaire
This will certainly be on my to-buy shortlist this year.
Summer
Long Island, NY
I agree with all you say & this is the grind I've been using. But I for one would not mind the grind being 1-1/2 to 2x as coarse. (Did I mention that I love a super coarse grind.
) Maybe a 4th grinder plate option? 
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@MoltenTiger, moisture also is an essential factor. I keep my herb in 4oz. jars, each with a 62% 4-gram Boveda packs. I don't predetermine when I'm gonna use it so I rarely leave it out to dry in advance, just use it straight from the jar. So between a coarse, fluffy grind & moist herb, it makes for super-nice smooth vapor. For me, when the herb is dry, the vapor is too harsh for my enjoyment.
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MoltenTiger
Well-Known Member
I used boveda packs for a while but found they dried my stash out faster over time.
The bud I have atm is quite dry already, so it's good for short term storage in jars at least.
I haven't been able to try the BCG with much variety yet, and being summer down here, it's not likely I'll be getting moist herb for a little while.
some bush with the coarse plate.
Seems to do a great job. I guess it could be a bit more coarse.
The medium plate was more coarse than I expected, and I guess the coarse chop is finer than I expected, but both handle and vape perfectly. Hard to know which plate to gravitate to...
Summer
Long Island, NY
That's really odd cause the whole point of the packs is to keep the herb moist, which is what it does for me.
BTW, nice pics!
Dynavaper
Karma Farmer
Several days and many grinding processes later: The Brilliant Cut Grinder is now officially the best grinder that I have ever owned. Consistent results, excellent handling, each and every time. The Spacecase and NewVape grinders are pissed and look down sulky from their place on the shelf where they will probably stay for quite some time now.
The other grinders are like:
While the BCG is like:
The other grinders are like:
While the BCG is like:
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Mr. Gweilo 420
Dude
So the general consensus so far suggests that this could be the best grinder on the market? I guess I need to order one asap.
Edit. Order placed
Edit. Order placed
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Grinders for Life
Grinder Manufacturer
Thanks @Summer for all the time stamps!
Here's Sneaky Pete showing some love @1:49:
It seems like time stamps aren't working for me either.
The Emerald/Hematite combo is by far my favourite of what I have. Seconded by Emerald/Sapphire. The Sky Blue/Emerald comes in last, personal preference for sure, it still looks great.
The grinder looks amazing. Like, it's stupidly good. I don't think you could go wrong with any colour choice.
BTW, I actually don't know if I have onyx or hematite. I believe the hematite batch came out darker, so I think that's what I have. But I'm not sure.
And IMO, I think it could be its own colour 'Slate', or like on Archer where he has Dark Black and Slightly Darker Black turtle necks.
But, then again, I think a slightly lighter colour/gun metal would be as good if not better.
I'm having a hard time trying to get a good photo that does the thing justice.
It's like glass, it looks so much better in person.
I like the two-tone colour scheme, but I can't help but feel a sapphire brilliant cut piece would be worth having. The sapphire is a daaaaaamn nice blue, just as the emerald is a great green.
I went with emerald because a couple months before the SLX was released I was eyeing off a Santa Cruz green three piece and I never got over wanting it (well, I have now!).
It seems fitting getting a green grinder for green, like getting a black lidded grinder for black pepper.
But, the blue is super nice. I'm trying to think of real life things to compare it to (well actually I have sifted real sapphire from the Weld River and it does it justice), I bet they make Ford's in a similar colour, a deep royal metallic blue. Also HTC U11.
The stack of Green-Hematite(?)-Sapphire looks mighty fine as well...
The only difficult decision about getting one of these things is picking the colour, if you can justify the price.
Now, on that note, I really think this is a worthwhile purchase for the right person. But, it is expensive. This is an end-game piece, so it's not a rip off, it is intended for those serious about their gear.
It's a funny one. I have spent outrageous amounts on gear compared to most stoners I know, who still smoke tobacco and weed from cheap brass stem bongs. Though I feel content with the value I have received over the years.
The value of this grinder set is about the cost of a quality half ounce for me, so considering how many half ounces I enjoy consuming, it's well worth it to chop them up with a tool like this.
That said, when it comes to looking at the single mid-piece set ups, I think this is probably the way to go for most people.
I always recommended to G4L to go modular too, because then those who opt that way can upgrade for a smaller cost than getting a whole new grinder down the track. And there seems to be enough notable difference between the plates to perhaps justify that. Mostly, if you have several styles of vapes on rotation, it is great to have multiple plates to match.
edit: I'll add a few more things, the lid really is able to move around a fair bit laterally and if you slide it back and forth it does clack pretty loudly. It is worth acknowledging that. I don't mind it
And I don't miss the notches/burrled edges or grips. I like the size. It's not too much smaller than a large SLX, but because it is a bit smaller, I think you get a better grip on it. Plus, the mid plate and the base twist as one with no threads to bind shut.
It making grinding a complete joy
Thank you so much @MoltenTiger for providing such thorough information!
Several days and many grinding processes later: The Brilliant Cut Grinder is now officially the best grinder that I have ever owned. Consistent results, excellent handling, each and every time. The Spacecase and NewVape grinders are pissed and look down sulky from their place on the shelf where they will probably stay for quite some time now.
The other grinders are like:
While the BCG is like:
Haha. It was always our intention to be the best. I'm glad you think so!
Unfortunately YouTube's "start at" function does not work here with embedded videos. Links to vids with "start at" enabled will work fine, but those are (obviously) not embedded into the post.
sixstringsmash
Well-Known Member
After stalking this thread for a good long while I Just caved and placed an order for one of these bad boys, got the whole shebang package in the hopes of shelving both my gr8tr and spacecase in one fell swoop. Saw on the site it said it can take 3-4 weeks to fulfill an order though, how long have you folks who have already received yours been waiting on average just so I can know what to expect?