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Brilliant Cut Grinder
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Maybe contact BCG customer service if you are worried
Bakin4Life
Oink
Guessing that it will need to be re-secured not just from the bottom, but around the circumference, as well. Otherwise, it'll continue to pull out after use.
Wondering if an epoxy (e.g.; JB Weld) would be effective (and non-toxic, of course). Ensure that it doesn't bleed out of the top edge, when reassembling.
IIRC, the original JB Weld is gas / oil resistant. Which might bode well for isopropyl, as well (if you continue to soak, but I wouldn't, personally--a simple wipe down should be sufficient, IMO.)
Just a quick thought. Do your research before using, of course.
rvarick
Well-Known Member
I had another "does your SS BCG do this too?" question for anyone please: does your grind plate wobble a bit/have some back and forth give with the bottom storage? The video (especially with sound) below shows what I'm referring to. I don't recall this happening with my regular BCG, and I notice it while grinding (as the grind plate moves with the top). I end up having to hold the grind plate while turning the top plate.
TangibleHangnail
Well-Known Member
Shout out to BCG for their excellent customer service. The magnet came out of my grind plate, so I immediately pushed it back in, but with the wrong polarity! I tried a lot of methods but couldn't get it back out, so BCG is sending a replacement plate in the same color.
budski
cantre member
there's a reason it does not bind up when packed with sticky buds
rvarick
Well-Known Member
Gotcha. So you're saying if it was a tight fit, it could risk getting stuck/seized up at the connection point, right? Makes sense if so. And in turn, this is how all BCGs are here then, correct (i.e. this is by design)? I ask as I don't recall my previous (standard, aluminum) BCG having this "give" but I may just be misremembering.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
My large Al. BCG has no play like that in the lower portion. There is some side-play in the top of the grinder section.
rvarick
Well-Known Member
Thanks. That’s what I recalled re: the aluminum one I had previously too (never noticed the annoying back and forth while grinding). I ended up emailing GFL.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Update: I cleaned the grinder today and, de-gunked, there is just a wee bit of "backlash", sort of a rotational play.
rvarick
Well-Known Member
BCG responded and confirmed (as budski suggested) that the wiggle room is by design. It "ensures the lower chamber's quick connect part closes easily. Herb is pretty sticky and it allows for a bit of buildup without affecting performance. Once there is a bit of build up and the grinder becomes 'seasoned', it should be less noticeable."
Numerous_Nothing
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roonsy
Well-Known Member
alright I've put up with this for what feels like years
the magnet fell out of the top part of my large BCG a long time ago, and I accidentally put it back in the wrong way. So now the top just 'floats' (ie repels) against the rest of the grinder and doesn't snap closed.
I have used the thing daily since then because it's still the best grinder I have (I recommend BCG to everyone, still), but I'm getting really tired of it being like this
I emailed BCG at the time and they didn't have any solution that works. ie use a stronger magnet, use tweezers etc. nothing worked. It sure was happy to fall out initially, now nothing I do seems to get it out again
So I'm just wondering if anyone has some magic method to actually get this magnet out? I know it's probably unlikely there's a way... but worth asking
the magnet fell out of the top part of my large BCG a long time ago, and I accidentally put it back in the wrong way. So now the top just 'floats' (ie repels) against the rest of the grinder and doesn't snap closed.
I have used the thing daily since then because it's still the best grinder I have (I recommend BCG to everyone, still), but I'm getting really tired of it being like this
I emailed BCG at the time and they didn't have any solution that works. ie use a stronger magnet, use tweezers etc. nothing worked. It sure was happy to fall out initially, now nothing I do seems to get it out again
So I'm just wondering if anyone has some magic method to actually get this magnet out? I know it's probably unlikely there's a way... but worth asking
Hippie
Well-Known Member
The magnet in my old cheapo grinder fell out when I cleaned it in the ultrasonic cleaner
so I'd try that, if you can
E2a - I had another thought - it might have been the heat and uneven expansion that released it
So I'd also try the strong magnet method you've already tried, in a bowl of hot water to warm it up this time to hopefully expand the hole enough to free the magnet
so I'd try that, if you can
E2a - I had another thought - it might have been the heat and uneven expansion that released it
So I'd also try the strong magnet method you've already tried, in a bowl of hot water to warm it up this time to hopefully expand the hole enough to free the magnet
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roonsy
Well-Known Member
Maybe as a last resort, that could work though... will add that to the list of options, thank you
This is actually gives me hope... I will have to source another magnet and then try this... thanks for the idea, appreciate it
Bakin4Life
Oink
I'm another for temperature manipulation. Specifically, cold. Put it in a freezer for a few hours to overnight.
Then take it out, and either try and bang it out (cloth between striking device (desk, soft-faced hammer, etc.), or use another (stronger magnet) to try and draw it out.
If none of that works, a succeeding larger set of drill bits; eventually, it'll come out. If you're not using a press, wrap some tape around the bits, to use as a depth gage.
One final note: If I were BCG and was told about this, I might offer a replacement half to the client, to minimize customer inconvenience. But that's me.
Then take it out, and either try and bang it out (cloth between striking device (desk, soft-faced hammer, etc.), or use another (stronger magnet) to try and draw it out.
If none of that works, a succeeding larger set of drill bits; eventually, it'll come out. If you're not using a press, wrap some tape around the bits, to use as a depth gage.
One final note: If I were BCG and was told about this, I might offer a replacement half to the client, to minimize customer inconvenience. But that's me.
This happened to me recently. I put the grinder/magnet up against a stainless steel frying pan and it came right out.alright I've put up with this for what feels like years
the magnet fell out of the top part of my large BCG a long time ago, and I accidentally put it back in the wrong way. So now the top just 'floats' (ie repels) against the rest of the grinder and doesn't snap closed.
I have used the thing daily since then because it's still the best grinder I have (I recommend BCG to everyone, still), but I'm getting really tired of it being like this
I emailed BCG at the time and they didn't have any solution that works. ie use a stronger magnet, use tweezers etc. nothing worked. It sure was happy to fall out initially, now nothing I do seems to get it out again
So I'm just wondering if anyone has some magic method to actually get this magnet out? I know it's probably unlikely there's a way... but worth asking