LivingInSpin
Active Member
So, I called the distributor today. Didn't ask for any proprietary info, just some basic meaningful product descriptions.
Herb Grinders
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SmokingElectricity
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i hope you get the info you are looking for...
but good luck with SC telling you their secret recipe.
most companies keep this type of shit close to the nuts.
but good luck with SC telling you their secret recipe.
most companies keep this type of shit close to the nuts.
LivingInSpin
Active Member
There is a difference between telling the actual process, temperature, chemicals involved, and SC just saying "hi, here is our product, it has a titanium nitride coating" or "it's just black anodized aluminum." A manufacturer of a product should be able to produce a written official statement such as this. But they are nice grinders and I like them.
GuidedByVapors
Member
OO said:
Yeah,
I guess no one makes these little grinders in stainless steel?
I'm using the free grinder (appreciated) I received with my MFLB, and although it grinds, I wish I could get the herb finer.
It seems the longer I work at it, the grind settles down to a point where I can't get it any finer.
Also I'm not wild about aluminum.
Does the amount of teeth a grinder has, mean a finer grind?
OO ...Thanks for the info on this.
Is this Vic Firth grinder easy to clean?
Can you vary the grind from fine to course?
Are these the same people that make drumsticks?
Thanks
OO
Technical Skeptical
i'm not sure about drumsticks.GuidedByVapors said:
the grinder has one setting, and it is ultra-fine.
as far as cleaning is concerned, i've never needed too, i get such a fine grind that i use hardly any with it, it's to the point where i suspect i'm using less than log vape users, but i have yet to verify this.
i wouldn't think that it would be difficult to clean, since it's such a simple design.
LivingInSpin
Active Member
Thanks for the tip. I think I will order one of those and try it out. 
SmokingElectricity
Well-Known Member
i can't recommend the aerospaced black grinders. whatever its dyed with stained my hand blue after one use. never had this happen with an anodized grinder as advertised, which leads me to believe its paint. good thing it has a lifetime warranty. back in the mail you go.
LivingInSpin
Active Member
^^^ That.....is a bummer. 
Was that before or after first wash?
Was that before or after first wash?
Cleanfiend
Well-Known Member
I have that exact same Aerospaced grinder pictured above - and I can attest that it produces a very fine grind, too. Sorry to hear about the paint job!
SirVap3Alot
Member
I've noticed some of that silver dust in my mendo too any one else get that?
I am looking to buy the combat stash storage grinder from mix n ball. Problem is it is sold out everywhere. Actually it seems like they don't have stock on any of their grinders currently....
Does anyone know any reputable stores that stock that unit, or can recommend me a comparable quality grinder that has the storage built-in ?
Thanks! Long time lurker, first post.
Does anyone know any reputable stores that stock that unit, or can recommend me a comparable quality grinder that has the storage built-in ?
Thanks! Long time lurker, first post.
SirVap3Alot said:
I assume you are referring about the threads. My plain aluminum aerospace has had blackish grayish residue in the threads.
Try iso cleaning and then using a few drops vegatable oil in the threads and then wiping the threads out clean with a cloth after you've turned the threads a few times. I think this makes the threads turn smoother and the oil(then wipe) seems to clean the threads of any fine residue that might be hiding in there.
My black "American Grinder" brand is a black anodized aluminum and it doesn't seem to get stuff in the threads like my non anodized grinder. It's machining and fit and feel is awesome for a free grinder. Anyone know where to get this brand of grinder? I'm curious how much these things retail for. Unfortunately, I don't have the original receipt to my vape to give the vendor a call but even they didn't sell this brand on their site when I first received it.
Magic9
Plant Enthusiast
I recently purchased (2 weeks ago) a small 2 pc. SC from vapeworld through ebay ($25 and fast). It's black, no purple tint at all. Not sure how the Ti is in it though outside of the description. I've only used it twice on some brick type and it grinded (ground?) right through it. Shouldn't have any problem with the good stuff when it's ready. It was a bit greasy when it arrived, like they lightly greased it. ISO took care of that. I had to go SC. I'm sure others are fine, but the shavings found in some spooked me.
WatTyler
Revolting Peasant
Now, I'm not one for expensive SCs- after many trials I've just settled on generic 1.2" 2 pieces (for portables) + 2.5" 4 piece CNCs (for SSV) plus the Storz&Bickel plastic one (for volcano/MFLB) and a pretty wooden one with synthetic teeth by Molino (for PD).
Except now I'm considering adding this; http://www.grasscity.com/the-original-futurola-tm-herb-grinder.html I don't really know why it appeals to me- interested in the tooth design (very 'cutting' looking- good grind?) and it looks super easy to twist and grind. I'm also curious about the way the two halves join together- gives me the impression there might not be such a build up of gunk. But who's to know from looking at the pictures.
Has anybody on here ever seen or used this design?
A google search doesn't reveal very much at all- there is a picture of the resultant grind on GC, but I'm not a member and so can't view them, but the result is so very dependent on the starting material so it won't really reveal an awful lot to see out of context anyway.
I might give it a go anyway- I've got an order to make from there anyhow before the sale ends.
Unless anybody can give me any further info/opinion that might persuade me otherwise?
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Except now I'm considering adding this; http://www.grasscity.com/the-original-futurola-tm-herb-grinder.html I don't really know why it appeals to me- interested in the tooth design (very 'cutting' looking- good grind?) and it looks super easy to twist and grind. I'm also curious about the way the two halves join together- gives me the impression there might not be such a build up of gunk. But who's to know from looking at the pictures.
Has anybody on here ever seen or used this design?
A google search doesn't reveal very much at all- there is a picture of the resultant grind on GC, but I'm not a member and so can't view them, but the result is so very dependent on the starting material so it won't really reveal an awful lot to see out of context anyway.
I might give it a go anyway- I've got an order to make from there anyhow before the sale ends.
Unless anybody can give me any further info/opinion that might persuade me otherwise?
(edit- spelling)
WatTyler
Revolting Peasant
Well we shall see. I've just this minute spend a load of my hard earned on grasscity on a new bong and precooler, as well as a new mouthpice for my 7th Floor precooler (the weedstar connector mouthpiece on GC looks so much better than the 7th floor sherlock mouthpiece) in the sale. And I though 'fuck it' and added on the grinder at the end. I don't need it, and tipped the bill total over the edge to extravagence. But it's done now. I was hoping it would get a nice fine grind, but on that observation, Max, I won't hold my breath. I'll let you all know how it goes.
max
Out to lunch
It's not a Mendo, but the teeth are the same shape-only two sharp edges for cutting (back and front), and after the initial slicing, the teeth just go round and round, without encountering any new material to grind. At least that's my experience with the little 1.5" Mendo. That Futurola may have a better tooth layout though, for moving the herb around as you grind.chucku said:
Definitely let us know what kind of a grinding job it does.WatTyler said:
rabblerouser
Combustion Fucker
Just a note on long term usage with Titanium space case's, the coating has definitely been wearing off mine for a while. Maybe it's still helping, but after a year or so of heavy use, it looks relatively beat up.
I'll probably try the regular next time.
I'll probably try the regular next time.
i noticed this a while ago, but never bothered to post about it here:
regarding metal flakes or dust from grinders landing up in ground up bud-- it happens with the spacecase too (2 pc small or medium is what i have, forget what size exactly-- small i think, the silver one).
i was very shocked of course the first time i saw the flakes, it being an SC and all, i believe it was flakes the first time around, not dust. but i continued to use the grinder and still do. i guess i am over it by now haha. i get metal dust in my bud from time to time-- it is very random, i am not sure what the cause is. the last time it happened was a month or so ago i think. maybe 2. i do not use any other grinder so it couldn't have come from anywhere else. and the corresponding baggie/jar each time was metal free, to the best of my checking around.
i got flakes just the one first time and metal dust other times. in fact because metal dust is not really easy to spot, i'm sure i've gotten dust in my bud oftener than i've noticed. i've had the grinder for a while now, maybe a year. gets used quite often (q a week at least).
anyway, just thought you guys should know. peace.
regarding metal flakes or dust from grinders landing up in ground up bud-- it happens with the spacecase too (2 pc small or medium is what i have, forget what size exactly-- small i think, the silver one).
i was very shocked of course the first time i saw the flakes, it being an SC and all, i believe it was flakes the first time around, not dust. but i continued to use the grinder and still do. i guess i am over it by now haha. i get metal dust in my bud from time to time-- it is very random, i am not sure what the cause is. the last time it happened was a month or so ago i think. maybe 2. i do not use any other grinder so it couldn't have come from anywhere else. and the corresponding baggie/jar each time was metal free, to the best of my checking around.
i got flakes just the one first time and metal dust other times. in fact because metal dust is not really easy to spot, i'm sure i've gotten dust in my bud oftener than i've noticed. i've had the grinder for a while now, maybe a year. gets used quite often (q a week at least).
anyway, just thought you guys should know. peace.
SmokingElectricity
Well-Known Member
i'm starting to think that iso may not be too kind to most anodized grinders finish. especially anodized grinders with colored tints. has anybody tried Purilizer grinder cleaner that mix n ball makes/sells? i'm sure it's not good for reclaim, but it says it does not damage the finish.