OLD MATE (formerly Medgrind)

[selfeatingedible]

Hey all. I have been using a Herb Grinder XL, that was until i dropped it and got a dent on the side of it, thus messing up the thread. So, had no choice but to bin it. Been on the look out for a new one, I was about to get a BCG until I came across the Aroma 3 and this community. I have made my way through the full thread and have been so imppressed by Ben, his grinder and this community that I ordered an Armoa 3 and press/puller. Very much looking forward to it arriving in a couple of weeks . All the best all

 

[oldfool]

You won't be disappointed.

 

[the_hexx]

I also took the plunge, it was a long time coming! Is the press/puller supposed to be a ‘must-have’ accessory?

 

[Shit Snacks]

I also took the plunge, it was a long time coming! Is the press/puller supposed to be a ‘must-have’ accessory?

That is ultimately up to you, if you want to be able to remove the bearing, ever, for like cleaning, or other reasons... Not needed?

 

[selfeatingedible]

You won't be disappointed.

Exciting times ahead...

 

[the_hexx]

That is ultimately up to you, if you want to be able to remove the bearing, ever, for like cleaning, or other reasons... Not needed?

I don’t care about removing the bearing, eventually I guess I’d want to do a deep-clean though? Do you have one?

 

[EarthworldTim]

That is ultimately up to you, if you want to be able to remove the bearing, ever, for like cleaning, or other reasons... Not needed?

You can definitely remove the bearing without the press tool but I imagine the press tool is quite a bit easier. I removed it with tools, cloth, and hammer without much difficulty. Just have to be careful not to dent.

Hey all. I have been using a Herb Grinder XL, that was until i dropped it and got a dent on the side of it, thus messing up the thread. So, had no choice but to bin it. Been on the look out for a new one, I was about to get a BCG until I came across the Aroma 3 and this community. I have made my way through the full thread and have been so imppressed by Ben, his grinder and this community that I ordered an Armoa 3 and press/puller. Very much looking forward to it arriving in a couple of weeks . All the best all

If you drop the aroma 3 best watch your toes. This thing will dent wood floors, the top will anyway.

 

[Shit Snacks]

I don’t care about removing the bearing, eventually I guess I’d want to do a deep-clean though? Do you have one?

Yeah, the only reason to swap the bearing really maybe, is to go full ceramic, so that way it does not have to be removed for full cleaning at all and can be soaked...

I still have never cleaned mine, it does not need it yet really, my plan was to just soak and scrub carefully, to keep my bearing dry

removed it with tools, cloth, and hammer without much difficulty

Yes that's true, I shouldn't have said ever! For me though, I don't have the skills or best tools to do so, so this is not really an option

 

[volcano]

I have been using my aroma 3 for 9 months and have never needed to clean it yet, because it's made of 304 stainless it resists the herb from sticking to it. I also purchased the bearing removal tool but I think I can honestly use this grinder for 20 years before it would require removal, when the day comes when cleaning is needed I will soak in a container of alcohol only 1/2" deep so bearing won't get wet

 

[Shit Snacks]

because it's made of 304 stainless it resists the herb from sticking to it.

Yeah there can be build up over time, that does not disrupt performance, from tiny particles I guess? But the actual pieces of herb, seem to most always fall through the holes on their own pretty much?? Which is different from every other grinder I have experienced, this seems to do it best

 

[jbm]

Yeah, the only reason to swap the bearing really maybe, is to go full ceramic, so that way it does not have to be removed for full cleaning at all and can be soaked...

Or you spill coffee on the grinder and need to remove and replace the bearing. Don’t ask me how I know this.