How long should a grinder last?

~1~ · 05-17-2009, 11:01 AM

I have a Sharp Stone aluminum four piece grinder that I bought about six months ago, it has been outstanding but in the last week I have busted off three teeth.

I figure I've put about a pound through this thing since I bought it so I guess it was worth the $35 I spent on it, just wondering what you would think the life span of these things might be.

Happy Sunday.

José · 05-17-2009, 11:06 AM

a million years

till it can't spin anymore. which usually just means it's dirty. so I guess keep grinding.

**AlteredStateGrl** · 05-17-2009, 11:10 AM

The lifespan of a cheap/cheaply made grinder is going to be short.

Come on man...you know this.

Meth0d · 05-17-2009, 11:34 AM

I have an acrylic one I paid 15 bucks for that has lasted 2-3 years, I've also gotten ones for 35-40 that break after a few months. I have seen some that are 100% cast metal that seem like they would last forever, once they start jamming up just scrape out the acrylic ones or use a solvent on the metal ones. Solvent + acrylics = bad mm'kay so those are better cleaned with a mini swiss army knife or something similar.

Flamingnun · 05-17-2009, 11:38 AM

I've got a £4 acrylic one that's coming up for it's fourth birthday, never broken a tooth, or anything, still goes strong.

Burner of trees · 05-17-2009, 11:44 AM

hopefully my hands will work forever.

~1~ · 05-17-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlteredStateGrl

The lifespan of a cheap/cheaply made grinder is going to be short.

Come on man...you know this.

If it was a cheap/cheaply made grinder I wouldn't even ask but Sharp Stone is supposed to be one of the good ones, no?

Meth0d · 05-17-2009, 12:46 PM

http://www.vaporizerdealer.com/colle...rusher-grinder

That's what I was referring to earlier, looks like you can get it sent to your doorstep for about $30 including shipping.

**AlteredStateGrl** · 05-17-2009, 12:47 PM

^^Hmmm...well then, I dunno. I have an awesome one that has lasted quite awhile (and showing no signs of falling apart) and I don't think it was that much...it was bought for me so I don't know the exact price.

So, yeah. I'm not sure what I'm talking about.

Meth0d · 05-17-2009, 12:52 PM

What you need depends on what you're smoking really. If you're getting some sativa that's a bit dried a cheaper all plastic grinder will be fine. With a denser wetter indica you need something mean to chew through those heavy dank nugs.

Meth0d · 05-17-2009, 12:53 PM

/post grinder manifesto

**AlteredStateGrl** · 05-17-2009, 12:54 PM

mine is a meanie.

shelbert008 · 05-17-2009, 01:00 PM

I bought a metal grinder about 3 years ago, and it's still working. Granted it's a little worn after so much use, and it has one of it's teeth missing, but it's still a good grinder and it works so. and I bought mine for like $25 at some headshop. But my bestfriend bought a metal grinder from another place for like $30 and now that thing is shit, and she only bought it maybe half a year ago.

bongobongo · 05-17-2009, 01:31 PM

i haz a 3 piece thats been with me for 5 years, none of the teeh fallen off but the magnet beed that holds the top pece together fell out once, i just put a dab of gorrila glue right up in the cunt to keep it in there. not a problem since omg!

no but seriously, the thing costed me 70 bucks, ive never touched the screen myself in the thing, best investment ever.

ionlylooklazy · 05-17-2009, 02:55 PM

i have a cheapo plastic grinder ive had for 5 or so years , no complaints

Sir-Ex · 05-17-2009, 05:13 PM

I got a wooden one made by 'crop circle' some 6 years ago and it's still in perfect condition. i see no reason why it would ever stop working, thing is built well and it was only $20

The Rev · 05-17-2009, 06:44 PM

I shove the whole, unmolested bud into my bong and toke away. No grinding necessary.

The Rev

José · 05-17-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rev

I shove the whole, unmolested bud into my bong and toke away. No grinding necessary.

The Rev

this works great when you have bud cured right, but that's not always the case.

Bearsy · 05-17-2009, 07:20 PM

Grinders last forever when you never have a reason to use them

Kishar · 05-17-2009, 07:41 PM

^that sig was funny for all of 2 seconds now it's just plain retarded.

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Meth0d Senator of Sativa Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In my Head Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 9 Thanked 50 Times in 36 Posts	I have an acrylic one I paid 15 bucks for that has lasted 2-3 years, I've also gotten ones for 35-40 that break after a few months. I have seen some that are 100% cast metal that seem like they would last forever, once they start jamming up just scrape out the acrylic ones or use a solvent on the metal ones. Solvent + acrylics = bad mm'kay so those are better cleaned with a mini swiss army knife or something similar. __________________ -Life begins at 3am Vive La Revolution :finger: -My Rods and Cones are freakin out man!

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José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,363 Thanks: 62 Thanked 147 Times in 72 Posts	a million years till it can't spin anymore. which usually just means it's dirty. so I guess keep grinding.

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Meth0d Senator of Sativa Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In my Head Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 9 Thanked 50 Times in 36 Posts	http://www.vaporizerdealer.com/colle...rusher-grinder That's what I was referring to earlier, looks like you can get it sent to your doorstep for about $30 including shipping. __________________ -Life begins at 3am Vive La Revolution :finger: -My Rods and Cones are freakin out man!

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AlteredStateGrl (òÓ,)_\,,/ Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,426 Thanks: 2,181 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,115 Posts	^^Hmmm...well then, I dunno. I have an awesome one that has lasted quite awhile (and showing no signs of falling apart) and I don't think it was that much...it was bought for me so I don't know the exact price. So, yeah. I'm not sure what I'm talking about. __________________ The sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws.

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Meth0d Senator of Sativa Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In my Head Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 9 Thanked 50 Times in 36 Posts	What you need depends on what you're smoking really. If you're getting some sativa that's a bit dried a cheaper all plastic grinder will be fine. With a denser wetter indica you need something mean to chew through those heavy dank nugs. __________________ -Life begins at 3am Vive La Revolution :finger: -My Rods and Cones are freakin out man!

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Meth0d Senator of Sativa Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In my Head Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 9 Thanked 50 Times in 36 Posts	/post grinder manifesto __________________ -Life begins at 3am Vive La Revolution :finger: -My Rods and Cones are freakin out man!

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shelbert008 stoner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hell on earth aka texas Posts: 1,043 Thanks: 101 Thanked 157 Times in 113 Posts	I bought a metal grinder about 3 years ago, and it's still working. Granted it's a little worn after so much use, and it has one of it's teeth missing, but it's still a good grinder and it works so. and I bought mine for like $25 at some headshop. But my bestfriend bought a metal grinder from another place for like $30 and now that thing is shit, and she only bought it maybe half a year ago. __________________ one pill makes you larger, one pill makes you small, and the one that mother gives you, doesnt do anything at all Feed Your Head

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bongobongo ognob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: \D:/ Posts: 349 Thanks: 407 Thanked 110 Times in 60 Posts	i haz a 3 piece thats been with me for 5 years, none of the teeh fallen off but the magnet beed that holds the top pece together fell out once, i just put a dab of gorrila glue right up in the cunt to keep it in there. not a problem since omg! no but seriously, the thing costed me 70 bucks, ive never touched the screen myself in the thing, best investment ever.

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ionlylooklazy no left turn unstoned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: washington Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 56 Thanked 558 Times in 292 Posts	i have a cheapo plastic grinder ive had for 5 or so years , no complaints

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Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,413 Thanks: 1,725 Thanked 3,816 Times in 2,256 Posts	I got a wooden one made by 'crop circle' some 6 years ago and it's still in perfect condition. i see no reason why it would ever stop working, thing is built well and it was only $20 __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

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The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	I shove the whole, unmolested bud into my bong and toke away. No grinding necessary. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012