OLD MATE (formerly Medgrind)

[DonMarteng]

Oh boy its almost "end of January"
Really looking forward to this one, stainless steel is great and the addition of a fidget spinner is the perfect idea for us grown up kids.
Looking forward to little ventilator mods on the lid for hotter days.
Also a big potential for nice swirly designs for sure!
Besides that different plates would be sweet in the future and a "backwards compatibility" with newer parts is also something I value a lot.
Happy to support this new idea!
I was torn between Teal and Orange, but went Orange in the end

 

[cosimo]

is there any chance for oil or dirt that's in the bearing -or that gets into the bearing- to fall into the grinder thru the center pole??

 

[Knewt]

is there any chance for oil or dirt that's in the bearing -or that gets into the bearing- to fall into the grinder thru the center pole??

The grinder uses sealed bearings. I wouldn’t soak them in ISO, but there won’t be anything falling into or out of them.

 

[felvapes]

They are sealed bearings as stated so should be fine
The website that makes the bearings states that they use food safe/grade oil
I guess some skateboarders like to suck on their bearings and not get sick?

 

[TripeneTerchomeZ]

Mesmerising AF

 

[Orvaxxx]

https://imgur.com/a/fTsznIM

Came across this grinder which also uses a skate bearing.

 

[felvapes]

https://imgur.com/a/fTsznIM

Came across this grinder which also uses a skate bearing.

That is just for show or fidget spinning
It does not assist the grind in any way and isn't a part of the grinder function itself
They just sit on the outside and spin in your fingers
Not SS either
The OMD actually uses the bearing as part of the design and function taking the load as you grind (no metal on metal contact also) and the freespin tells you when the grind is finished

 

[farmerpalmersnt]

More importantly it says "live fast grind hard" on it. Which would frankly be grounds for cancelling my pre order.

 

[Thick Vape]

Vinyl cover with analog light animation on Vimeo

not exactly what I was looking for, but an idea.

Plain metal with no writing on the top looks still best to me.

 

[delta hotel]

Checking these out and I like what I see, thinking about a green, but curious if anyone can tell me what the NTN bearing option is.

 

[Grass Yes]

Checking these out and I like what I see, thinking about a green, but curious if anyone can tell me what the NTN bearing option is.

Hello,

This is the NTN Bearing https://www.motion.com/products/sku/02194249

NTN have been making bearings for turbine jet engines and the like for decades (they know their shit)
The NTN bearing has super tight tolerances and is designed to take axial and radial loads but doesn't spin as free as the "Better Bearings" and only coming in the single colour.

The "Better Bearings" are "Lickety Splits" from https://betterbearings.com.au/
Better bearings are an Australian company that offers premium skateboard bearings that come in lots of cool colours (please look at their website for colour clarification).
These bearings are sealed, come in multiple colours and spin really well.

In my opinion you cant go wrong with either bearing. I'd like to continue to offer both.

Anything else please ask away!

 

[cosimo]

would it be safe to assume NTNs are also sealed?

 

[vapviking]

would it be safe to assume NTNs are also sealed?

Yes.

 

[Popcorn Lung]

Was looking at grinders today and came across this thread. I visited the website and maybe I missed it but what type of grind are we getting? Fine, medium or coarse grind? Sorry if I missed that on the website

 

[vapviking]

Was looking at grinders today and came across this thread. I visited the website and maybe I missed it but what type of grind are we getting? Fine, medium or coarse grind? Sorry if I missed that on the website

I dont know if it has been declared to be one of the three.
Here's a demo that shows ground bud at the end.
Medium? Medium-fine?

 

[delta hotel]

Really struggling to decide between the green bearing or the NTN, but pretty sure I'm jumping in.

 

[DRAG-0n]

We need an update very soon though, its definitely getting into the "late january" release date

 

[Thick Vape]

We need an update very soon though, its definitely getting into the "late january" release date

Yep. I need to adapt my letterbox opening for the 3 piece height.

 

[ontopofclouds]

just got a shipping notification

 

[Grass Yes]

just got a shipping notification

That's awesome! I am curious who gets shipped the first one outside of Australia. Is it you?

I will wait patiently for mine to ship over here.

 

[Feelingmedicated]

just got a shipping notification

Oh shit the time has come

 

[Vapour_Vaping_Vaper]

Got my shipping notification tonight! Now just have to wait however long it takes to get to Canada from Australia.

 

[Thick Vape]

I am in the club, got a notification too.

 

[Grass Yes]

I am in the club, got a notification too.

Aw man, I hate to turn this into a shipping thread but I feel like i am missing out I put in my order on Nov. 29 and I haven't got my shipping yet. Maybe when I wake up tomorrow!

 

[Thick Vape]

Aw man, I hate to turn this into a shipping thread but I feel like i am missing out I put in my order on Nov. 29 and I haven't got my shipping yet. Maybe when I wake up tomorrow!

Maybe you get the grinder, while we get the notifications