CalyxSmokr
Well-Known Member
it looks like it will bend
I can see that blade bending when you put a tight nug in there. There is another grinder kind of like that on the market. It lasted two days for me before the blade bent.
it looks like it will bend
I use the gr8tr 4 piece as a 3 piece. With the 4 piece you get the extra shredding plate (coarse) which is good to have.
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We want to bring you up to speed with everything that has been happening with production over the last few weeks.
There are a total of 15 parts that make up the Lift Innovations grinder, not including additional accessories and packaging. These parts include the aluminum body, stainless steel internal components, a magnet, and food-safe, friction-reducing, plastic pieces.
After testing the machining and anodizing quality of multiple different types of aluminum, we ordered 4500 lbs of the best stuff and got prepared to start machining as soon as it got in. We received our first batch of material only to find out that the wrong size was sent to us, which pushed us back about 3 weeks.
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I wonder if they have plans for a 3 peice? Im definitely interested in this design. Hopefully somebody will share a review soon.Has anyone bought this grinder? Would love to hear if the magnets work as good as they say http://www.goodlifegrinders.com
Those are 3 piece..says sealed kief tray but i saw no screen..not even pictures on site just that short video..
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So, I got my SLX a couple weeks ago, and had barely used it a day and the ceramic that was on the outer part of the top piece and the inner part of the middle piece started shedding off while grinding. It made a squeaking noise. After being able to look at it, it was noticeable that the ceramic was coming off. I inquired SLX about this, and they sent those two pieces back to me, free of charge, on 2-day priority. That was nice. However, this pair did the same exact thing. I was informed that it would not be a health concern and that it would not be a problem.
Couple weeks later, I still run a wet cotton swab on the affected areas (softly) to grab whatever ceramic wants to come off. I've started to furiously grind the pieces without any material inside so I could get most of the shedding out of they way, and get back to using it without a worry.
All in all, the grinder doesn't seem to be worth the asking price. This may change, though, since it has the potential to last a really long time. One last thought: The grind on it is perfect, and it seems the screen lets a bit too much through.
That is interesting indeed. My SLX was cleaned thoroughly with Iso before use & whilst it does have small scratches/wear where the top & middle rub together they are outside the herb area so I am not concerned. I have put somewhere around 7-8oz through it since January & this feels like it is really made to last. I have cleaned it twice so far & the time between cleans is pretty fucking remarkable as is the grind. Hopefully your user experience improves but FWIW I use it daily & love it.
Yeah, I'm not concerned about it, either, because, as you said, it is outside the herb area. Just reportin'. After cleaning it a couple of times, less is coming off. BTW, my second set was 'shedding' much less than the first.