OLD MATE (formerly Medgrind)

[Shit Snacks]

differentiation from marketing standpoint is the fidget spinner angle…

Sorry you had a poor experience, but that is not the differentiation, it is moreso a mere little bonus... Also as a member here I would think you would have seen the differences between the options laid out... I had no trouble determining the NTN served no purpose for me personally right away... If someone felt the biggest benefit was it being a fidget spinner, then I would have thought it clear what they should choose, before spending more money presuming it better? perhaps they would even choose their own different bearing from the after market as others have discussed here...

 

[ChooChooCharlie]

@Shit Snacks - correct, my mistake- buh bye

 

[Shit Snacks]

@Shit Snacks - correct, my mistake- buh bye

I mean I still think the situation with the magnet you could have gotten resolved as it did seem like a mistake in a sense... Could even be worth keeping the magnet as a standard ultimately I'm not sure how the option works now? But yeah I don't know otherwise could just be expectations and misunderstandings regarding the bearing

 

[OMD]

@Shit Snacks - correct, my mistake- buh bye

Hey mate,

I’m sorry if I didn’t catch that you were having a problem or there was a misunderstanding.

If you still have it I’m happy to exchange it for one with a coloured bearing and magnet. I will pay the shipping cost each way.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Thanks and sorry!

 

[onesixty2]

My purple Aroma-3 arrived today! Gave it a quick grind. Smooth, and nice fluffy ouput. Having too much fun spinning it. Seems like a solid purchase so far.

 

[SquirrelMaster]

Having too much fun spinning it.

Everytime I walk by mine I give it a spin. Hands down the most fun grinder out there. You could make a game out of the spinning as well. How much can you vape before the spinning stops .

 

[Taz German]

Got mine on Friday. So far I have no complaints about anything with this grinder. I ordered the teal magnet version updated with the grooves. Looks very good! I really like the effortless spinning/grinding action. Well done @OMD

 

[MCwREN678]

Yes I think so. They are the same size.
Although I have no Idea how you would remove the current and replace it with the new one.
I got the ntn one which spins greased and I love it.

Heya, so I’m trying to decide which bearing to go with… for some reason my instinct is the ntn, but I don’t know why! And I don’t have a fidget spinner, so… maybe the skateboard one? How well does the non spin? I wonder if Ben might sell me one with an extra bearing..?

 

[666Honeybadger]

Heya, so I’m trying to decide which bearing to go with… for some reason my instinct is the ntn, but I don’t know why! And I don’t have a fidget spinner, so… maybe the skateboard one? How well does the non spin? I wonder if Ben might sell me one with an extra bearing..?

Well, it might be against your instinct but my instinct tells me you'll also enjoy the fidget feature of the grinder and Ben did say that the ntn doesn't spin as freely/long as the skateboard bearing so i'd say go for the skate bearing?

It's great there's the option and the ntn should be suited better for heavy usage if i understood correctly but i can't help but think that the extra durability is kinda overkill.
I can be wrong but compared to what they go thru on a skateboardwheel there's not really that much forces at play here so i reckon they should be quite sufficient?
In that case i prefer the extra spinning time over extra strength tbh.
It's really nice when it spins freely so choose wisely!

 

[Shit Snacks]

Heya, so I’m trying to decide which bearing to go with… for some reason my instinct is the ntn, but I don’t know why! And I don’t have a fidget spinner, so… maybe the skateboard one? How well does the non spin? I wonder if Ben might sell me one with an extra bearing..?

If you see the previous page someone who got the NTN was extremely disappointed with it after buying it simply because it was more money than the other, when they specifically wanted this for the spinning

 

[Thick Vape]

Well, it might be against your instinct but my instinct tells me you'll also enjoy the fidget feature of the grinder and Ben did say that the ntn doesn't spin as freely/long as the skateboard bearing so i'd say go for the skate bearing?

Indeed the ntn stops after a couple spins. Maybe 1 to 2 sec. It still spins very nicely. I guess it is greased.
If you want maximum spin time, it would give you a couple spins more, if you remove the shielding and the thick grease, if present.
But then it is more prone to dirt and dust.

 

[oldfool]

I ordered an ABEC 7 ceramic hybrid

And it doesn't spin any longer than the stock bearing.
Still getting 35 to 40 seconds.
Could have saved some money by heeding my own advice.

The bearing it comes with is an ABEC 7, no need to upgrade?

 

[SquirrelMaster]

And it doesn't spin any longer than the stock bearing.
Still getting 35 to 40 seconds.
Could have saved some money by heeding my own advice.

That's really good, I swear I'm around 20sec stock teal bearing.

 

[whatitdew]

I just spun my regular…26 seconds about
you gotta spin to win!

 

[Thick Vape]

The ABEC rating doesn't really mean alot in this context. Lower rated could have better spin times.

I was arguing with myself wether to get a top magnet or not.
One of the thoughts was that the magnet might slow down the bearing.
Has anybody been able to try and compare?

I am too lazy to think and research about physics to get an explanation. Probably there is no effect. But maybe we could generate some electricity alongside

 

[Abele Rizieri Ferrari]

I just spun my regular…26 seconds about
you gotta spin to win!

Yeah with all that spin measuring I had to try and this is also what I get out of it.

Now for some slomo videos so we can contest for most rotations per spin

 

[Thick Vape]

26s, 35 to 40s wow!
I mean I love the fidget aspect of the grinder and it is easily the most empty spun grinder of my collection,
but I love my ntn!
I don't have time to wait 30s and more for it to stop each time

This grinder makes grinding fun!

 

[oldfool]

The ABEC rating doesn't really mean alot in this context.

The higher ABEC classes provide better precision, efficiency, and the possibility of greater speed capabilities

One of the thoughts was that the magnet might slow down the bearing.

That was me. Does not seem to be the case.

 

[Knewt]

26s, 35 to 40s wow!
I mean I love the fidget aspect of the grinder and it is easily the most empty spun grinder of my collection,
but I love my ntn!
I don't have time to wait 30s and more for it to stop each time

This grinder makes grinding fun!

Mine is only spinning for 15 seconds, and the bearing has a slightly scratchy sound, but it is still an awesome toy, I mean grinder.

 

[farmerpalmersnt]

1 min 30 with a bit of string

 

[Thick Vape]

1 min 30 with a bit of string

Ah I see. An old spin top pro

 

[666Honeybadger]

1 min 30 with a bit of string

Challenge accepted!
I get to 1 min 15 (with string) but seems like i need some training to reach those numbers!
Well done!

Edit: it does sound like a helicopter taking off if you have a good one! LoL

 

[Knewt]

I got mine to go 3 minutes without touching it, however my air compressor was running hard. With a good air blast mine will go 30 seconds, the bearing seems to have issues.

 

[Thick Vape]

That was me. Does not seem to be the case.

Ah I see ,great minds think alike or something like that. But you were faster. I didn't see your message.

The ABEC rating doesn't really mean alot in this context.

The higher ABEC classes provide better precision, efficiency, and the possibility of greater speed capabilities

True in theory. But in my experience with spinning toys with little weight or force applied and relatively low speed. Cleanliness and lubricant used are more important. Some ABEC7's spin pretty bad.
Now when there is a car spinning around the bearing or a turbine or so, it is a different story of course.

 

[XpeeN]

Got mine the other day, I LOVE IT! Smooth, effortless grind that gives great results. Sometimes the top lid doesn't get off, but after a spin or two it gets loose and open up. Definitely the last grinder I'd ever buy