Yeah. My SLX is green, so I don't necessarily need that color...but I don't have anything blue. And I really do like the sapphire blue one they've been posting as well. I'd be down for one of those!
Nice, they launched the Leaf Green SLX after I got mine. And it turns out the silver is a cool gun-metal colour, which is what I wanted my charcoal to be like. So I lucked out in a couple of ways, truly negligible of course, it does do its job well. But, and I was happy to hear BCG say it when I was talking to them earlier, it does have a mildly inconsistent grind. The BCG looks to be the ticket on that front, so on top of currently having to unthread a grinder so damned often, I am super keen to upgrade not only for the magnetic hatch but to actually get a better grind. I've thought about getting a Santa Cruz Shredder for a while, but it just seems too small at 2"/50mm...
I actually got to use a much newer SLX last night with the additional gasket on the bottom section, and it reduces the turning to access herb by a massive amount. Can't wait to irradicate it completely.
I am interested to hear
@lazylathe how does the BCG cope with one handed access etc.? I can easily get the top off my SLX one handed (say if I have a couple of buds in the other hand about to be ground).
I think the magnet used with the BCG would be similar, but perhaps with better tolerance it will have greater strength. I can tell my magnet is weaker than the other SLX I was using but I think it has more to do with proximity than a different magnet material.
It'd be awesome to be able to snap off the grinding section to reveal the herb with just one hand with the BCG. But a secure fit and being drop-proof takes priority.
I been thinking: If you don't want to do any so-called (lid) knurling for ease of grasping when grinding, how about the silicone grinder bands? Never tried them so don't know how well they work. Well, it's a thought.
I think what GreenHopper said is great, and also will point out that the BCG with a flush circular outer surface will take kindly to the option of an additional silicone band.
Having an extruded channel for silicone leads to a reliance, and I don't think I'd opt for it.
The smooth finish will be kind on the hands, and having a secured lower/bottom section will greatly benefit the sensation of torque being applied.
If bands are used to enhance grip then the grinder should be designed so that the bands aren't required but instead are an optional extra. That way the end user has a choice.
Yep.
I've been occasionally using a FiiO mini-amp silicone band (normally used to attach an amp to a portable player), it slips and fits over the SLX almost perfectly.
It's okay, but over time oils from hands and I guess from herb contact too permeates the material.
Silicone is basically suited for very specific applications, and with anything to do with cannabis or long term handling, it's very much a disposable material choice and is rarely the best option.
I saw a pic on Instagram yesterday of the Phonecian grinder, which has optional O-Rings that are intended to allow the grinder sections to be smacked together whilst protecting the anodised finish.
I thought at the time, maybe a couple of tracks could be machined into the grip to allow for a couple of O-Rings to aid grip.
But ultimately, I think I much prefer the idea of a flush surface
