Bud Bee Grinders

[Bud Bee Grinders]

Hello FC forum, my name is Scott and this is the Bud Bee Herb Grinder. I am releasing my new grinder for pre-order on my site Bud Bee Grinders. This pre-order will begin shipping at the beginning of February 2025.

To give you some background on myself I run a B2B machining business in Alberta Canada and about 2 years ago I looked into branching out into the premium cannabis accessories market. However, I knew I wanted to give customers a product choice that was not only great but also contributes to protecting our environment. Thus Bud Bee Grinders was born. I believe this grinder accomplishes these goals through premium material and innovative design choices, as well our business model of donating a portion of all sale profits to pollinating bee and insect conservation programs. More information about the charitable mission for Bud Bee Grinders will be released after the first pre-order fulfillment.

Please check out the video below and our website for more information on features for the grinder. Feel free to ask questions or contribute to this thread, I will be checking it regularly.

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Bud Bee Herb Grinder

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[badbee]

This is great to see and might give MedGrind a run for their money. It's nice to hear actual specifications and alloy designations for the materials rather than just marketing speak. If you wanted to target vaporists primarily it might have been better to release the coarse grind plate first, we rarely use fine grinds.

I would like to hear more info, and pricing details, your Insta is an empty wasteland

 

[Shit Snacks]

If you wanted to target vaporists primarily it might have been better to release the coarse grind plate first, we rarely use fine grinds

Speak for yourself? lol I use fine a lot (in fact the old presumption was vaping needed a fine grind always, but of course it depends on the vape, preferences etc other variables)

 

[anome]

+1 on the coarse, but looks good and will most likely purchase when offered.

 

[badbee]

Speak for yourself? lol I use fine a lot (in fact the old presumption was vaping needed a fine grind always, but of course it depends on the vape, preferences etc other variables)

Well sure, everyone has their own preference. But realistically, do you think Brilliant Cut sells more fine plates than coarse? I would bet it's at least 5 to 1 for coarse. I wasn't trying to speak for you, or myself, I was speaking about the market for grinders.

 

[Shit Snacks]

Well sure, everyone has their own preference. But realistically, do you think Brilliant Cut sells more fine plates than coarse? I would bet it's at least 5 to 1 for coarse. I wasn't trying to speak for you, or myself, I was speaking about the market for grinders.

You're still just guessing based on your own preferences and perceptions though

I think they sell the most medium plates

 

[Grass Yes]

I think they sell the most medium plates

Judging from EE, this probably true. Although I don't know if combustors are going for another plate.

 

[Pachena]

Well sure, everyone has their own preference. But realistically, do you think Brilliant Cut sells more fine plates than coarse? I would bet it's at least 5 to 1 for coarse. I wasn't trying to speak for you, or myself, I was speaking about the market for grinders.

I’m no expert on vapes or grinders — I don’t know what I don’t know.

My experience so far with my devices is that too fine can choke some of my devices. Too coarse might result in some uneven roast, at worst.

Other than cheap 2 piece grinders, my experience is limited to my Large BCG. I’ve been using the coarse plate almost exclusively and have been very happy. I’ve only recently started to play with medium to see how it performs in my Bowle. I got my fine plate delivered last week — but I’m not sure if I’ll actually ever use it.

Love the look/features of your grinder, though. If it proves to be as self-cleaning as my BCG, I’d most definitely be in for one.

 

[Gorf]

Looks good, and as a hobbyist beekeeper I feel seen.

 

[badbee]

You're still just guessing based on your own preferences and perceptions though

I think they sell the most medium plates

Except I'm not. I'm guessing based on years of observing conversations and recommendations about grinders. I only own one grinder and it doesn't come with optional plates. Is it your personal philosophy that it's impossible to know anything because all knowledge is subjective? It must be hard for you to get things done.

It's an odd trend I notice more and more where people seem to feel that it's not possible to learn from others and all knowledge has to come from personal experience. I wonder why people bother to write books...

 

[DaVapeGuy]

Welcome to FC @Bud Bee Grinders!

Pretty cool product you got there.

Also cool that you're donating a percentage of the profits to conservation efforts.

Count me in when you make a SS/XL version.

Good luck with the preorders

 

[NoodIes]

oh that looks awesome! Will most likely order after some good reviews come in

 

[seriousTone]

Very sick grinder, great work.

 

[DeadRabb1t]

Except I'm not. I'm guessing based on years of observing conversations and recommendations about grinders. I only own one grinder and it doesn't come with optional plates. Is it your personal philosophy that it's impossible to know anything because all knowledge is subjective? It must be hard for you to get things done.

It's an odd trend I notice more and more where people seem to feel that it's not possible to learn from others and all knowledge has to come from personal experience. I wonder why people bother to write books...

See using my observation of conversations and recommendations

@Shit Snacks is right medium is the most sold

 

[ohmygodimsohigh]

I'd love to review your grinder and compare it to the others.
I've reviewed a bunch of grinders here and have several more planned for this year.

 

[2tiki]

Congrats on getting this far in your development of the grinder.

A medium grind is what I need, so I'll have to hold off on getting one of these until those are available. Also, even though it looks cool to have that deep carved honeycomb design on the top, I won't get one with that because it will collect "schmootz" aka dust, lint if put in pocket, bits of random stuff. I also think the screws, and the barring holes are going to get gunked up with bits of plant matter and trichomes. This looks like a higher maintenance grinder the the BCG I am already using.

Maybe once people have been using them for a few months we will hear that none of those issues have manifested, but I'm not dropping around $100 to find out.

I do like that it looks like it will have a more effective grip than the BCG because of the way the outside is cut not in a perfect circle.

Except I'm not. I'm guessing based on years of observing conversations and recommendations about grinders.

Funny. Using the same method you are using, I would have sworn that medium grind is the most used/needed grinder. I'm not saying you are wrong or your opinion isn't as valid, just that I've been looking into it, and using them for over 30 years, and came to a different conclusion. I also have been designing my own grinder (probably just to make for myself, not to market), and have done a lot of research into what is suggested for different vapes. I rarely see a vape come out that says to use a fine grind. Almost all I ever see is medium or course suggested. I know that the Magic Flight Launch Box likes a fine grind. I'm not able to recall any others that do. Doesn't mean they don't exist though, of course.

 

[RustyOldNail]

I would have sworn that medium grind is the most used/needed grinder.

I agree. I always buy all 3 plates (both sizes of my BCG’s), just to have a complete set.
I own a decent amount of various vapes, and the MEDIUM plate is my most used.

If anyone wants to ask BCG support, “what size plates do you sell the most of?”, that might get close to an informative answer….

 

[StellarLarve]

Hey @Bud Bee Grinders , congratulations on your project, I have zero experience with « high end « grinders, but I think yours looks phenomenal.

I really like the nice and ergonomic shape and your presentation video with the explanation about the center post and bearing, plus the charitable side, at a reasonable cost, all this is quite tempting.

edit: If I may, one slight criticism would be the depth of the honeycomb pattern. I quite like the look, but I am a bit worried it could end in a cleaning annoyance, with sticky stuff and dust accumulating.

Do you plant to ship this batch in Europe?

 

[budski]

If the honeycomb lid would hold a couple vapcaps I'd buy one, with a coarse plate. Looks like way better grip than bcg which was my only complaint with it.

 

[Bud Bee Grinders]

Hey @Bud Bee Grinders , congratulations on your project, I have zero experience with « high end « grinders, but I think yours looks phenomenal.

I really like the nice and ergonomic shape and your presentation video with the explanation about the center post and bearing, plus the charitable side, at a reasonable cost, all this is quite tempting.

edit: If I may, one slight criticism would be the depth of the honeycomb pattern. I quite like the look, but I am a bit worried it could end in a cleaning annoyance, with sticky stuff and dust accumulating.

Do you plant to ship this batch in Europe?

Thank you for your comments. No doubt more nooks and crannies with the honeycomb pattern could catch more dust and debris than a flat top, but from my test group I have not seen the honeycomb pattern become overly dirty. Other patterns or laser engraved patterns on a smooth domed top are possible in the future, but no definitive plans yet.

One added benefit of the engraved honeycomb pattern is the added grip for people who grind with a palm over the top technique.

You can order direct from the website and I will ship direct to EU countries and the UK. If you don't see your country in the shipping options at checkout please check the shipping policy page for more info.

If the honeycomb lid would hold a couple vapcaps I'd buy one, with a coarse plate. Looks like way better grip than bcg which was my only complaint with it.

That is a great idea! Which vapcaps would you like to see the top compatible with?

 

[Bud Bee Grinders]

Hello everyone, I want to first thank you for all the positivity and interaction on this thread and secondly give a quick update on the pre-order progress and future plans.

Production batches are well underway with the first anodized batch due back next week for final assembly and inspection. Gold, onyx and potentially ruby Bud Bees will ship mid to late week next week while the remaining color choices will ship the following week. After fulfillment of all pre-orders regular inventory will be maintained which means if you order a Bud Bee it will be shipped within 1-3 business days of purchase.

YouTube videos for use and care instructions as well as behind the scenes for Bud Bee Grinders will be coming. I did have some videos ready to upload but they contained cannabis bud which I have decided to not show on the main channel so I do not have to age restrict the videos. I will be launching a secondary channel that will feature cannabis on screen to better showcase the grinder, but these videos will need to be age restricted.

Lastly, coarse grind plates are being tested right now and will be the next item hitting the webstore sometime in late February or early March. They will be listed to purchase with a Bud Bee Grinder or separately, and of course will be compatible with any Bud Bee.

 

[Perfect_Speed4069]

If you wanted to target vaporists primarily it might have been better to release the coarse grind plate first, we rarely use fine grinds.

If it comes as any consolation @Bud Bee Grinders, I use an extremely fine grind with my Vapman, and I'm sure I'm not alone in this. The vaping community has many tribes, and it wouldn't do for us all to be the same. Best of luck with your launch.

 

[pop22]

A three inch version would be of interest to me. Small grinders are very hard to use for older people with arthritic hands and there are no good electric grinders.

 

[Radwin Bodnic]

@Bud Bee Grinders
One question :
What prevents you from designing the lid / top part assembly so the screws sits the other way around ? I mean with the head of the screws outside of the grinding area. e.g. inserting the screws from the top of the alveolus and with threaded holes that don't go all the way through the top grinding plate. This way the grinding area would be slick and free of screw heads.

Edit : also will the medium and coarser grinding plates be just the bottom plate ? Or will the top plate have a different teeth pattern ? I mean that's the only grinder out there where you could swap both the bottom and top grinding plates without charging for a full top part...