The Twister Commercial Leaf Trimmer Blog

Twister Rentals at Trim Scene Solutions in Humboldt

// July 15th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Things are heating up: Trim Scene Solutions, in Redway, CA, told us that they’re starting to get overwhelmed with orders for the Twister leaf trimmer. In fact, they’re actually having a hard time keeping machines in stock and are worried that they might not have enough to last until the end of the season (Order early, friends). So in an effort to keep all of their customers happy (especially those who leave their Twister purchase until the very last minute), Trim Scene Solutions now offers Twister rentals. So if you’re looking to rent a Twister leaf trimmer in Humboldt county, give Trim Scene Solutions a call at 707-923-9319.

Maximum Yield’s Indoor Gardening Expo – San Francisco

// July 13th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

This year we will be showcasing the Twister leaf trimmer at Maximum Yield magazine’s 7th annual Indoor Gardening Expo, at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Industry day is on Saturday, July 24 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, July 25 from 10am to 12pm. The general public is welcome Sunday, July 25 from 12pm to 6pm to see the Twister commercial trimmer up close and personal.

So for all those with an urban garden looking for the most productive way to harvest, come by our booth (#166) and we would be happy to chat.

Short Video from LA

// June 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Here’s a short video of one of the Twisters we had on display at the Expose in LA back in April.

Montreal is Cool

// June 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

It was our first time to Montreal and we all had an amazing time. We want to thank Maximum Yield magazine for putting on a great trade show, and we also want to thank everyone who attended for making it a great show.

Indoor Gardening Expo this Weekend

// June 1st, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Just wanted to again mention that we’ll be at the Maximum Yield Indoor Gardening Expo this weekend in Montreal. See you there!

(For more info about the Maximum Yield Indoor Gardening Expo in Montreal, visit www.indoorgardeningexpo.com.)

Need to Rent a Twister in the Bay Area?

// June 1st, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

Wanted to give a shout out to Emerald City Supply in San Leandro, CA. They took our advice and started a Twister rental program and we just heard that things are going great for them; they’re getting a lot of interest. Congratulations!

If you’re looking to rent a Twister in San Francisco or the Bay area, give Emerald City Supply a call at 510-333-1696 (They also sell Twisters, too, btw).

Where Can I Rent a Twister Trimmer?

// May 17th, 2010 // No Comments » // The Twister, tips

Many people call asking if we rent out Twister leaf trimmers, or if we know of anybody that does. We don’t sell directly to the public, and thus we don’t (and won’t ever) offer any sort of rental program. What we suggest is that you visit the Where to Buy section of our website and contact the dealer nearest you to see if it rents Twisters out or knows of anyone in the area that offers rentals.

As a side note: Running a rental program yourself is a great way to help manage the cost of the Twister and/or to make some money on the side. We can attest to the fact that there is certainly a demand for it. So it’s something to keep in mind…

Maximum Yield’s Indoor Gardening Expo – Montreal Edition

// May 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be participating in Maximum Yield’s Hydroponics & Indoor Gardening Expo, taking place in Montreal.  The event will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, on June 5 and 6.

If you’re a retailer, come stop by our booth (#216) on the Saturday, and we can talk about the benefits of becoming an authorized Twister dealer.  If you’re an end-user, visit us on Sunday to see the Twister up-close and personal.  You won’t be disappointed!

For more info about the Maximum Yield Indoor Gardening Expo in Montreal, visit www.indoorgardeningexpo.com.

Thanks for Stopping By, L.A.

// May 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Wanted to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the Expose in L.A. last weekend (actually, the weekend before last (I’m a little behind…)). We had a great time and met so many interesting people. It was such a great feeling to have people come up to us and talk about how well the Twister has worked out for them. And those who hadn’t used (or even seen) the Twister before had great questions, too. So thanks, everyone!

Next stop: Montreal.

Two Twisters, Back to Back.

// March 4th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

The Twister was designed in such a way so that two machines can be placed back-to-back and used in tandem.  In terms of operation, this setup acts exactly like a single machine would: You feed the material in one end via the hopper, and it will gently tumble all the way through until it falls into a collection bin at the opposite end of the second machine.

The main difference between having one machine and two is, of course, speed.  Instead of feeding the hopper a handful every 5 seconds, for example, you can feed it every 2.5 seconds.  For those of you who are trimming for several days straight even with a Twister, this performance boost can make a big difference.

But this begs the question: Wouldn’t simply placing two Twisters side-by-side and running them separately be the same as placing them back-to-back?  Yes and no.  Technically, anytime you’re using two Twisters, you’re going to be trimming at a much faster rate, regardless of the setup.  However, by placing the machines back-to-back you still only need the one operator who’s feeding the hopper (and possibly another at the output doing Quality Control).  With two (or three or four) machines operating on their own, you’re gonna need one or two workers for each of those machines.  So placing two machines back-to-back gives you significant performance increases without having to hire additional labor.

Here’s another piece of anecdotal evidence in favor of the back-to-back setup.  Because the Twister’s tumbler sits level to the ground, material is pushed through only as fast as the worker feeds the hopper; that is, the faster the hopper is fed, the faster material passes through the tumbler and out the other end.  So the worker really controls both the speed at which the Twister trims, and the overall quality of the finished product.  The longer the material stays in the tumbler, the more opportunity it has to get as close a shave as possible.  Push it through too fast, and it may come out the other end a bit too shaggy, and you might need to run it through again (or at least touch it up a bit by hand).

We’ve generally noticed that people have a tendency to feed the hopper too fast.  Look, we’re all impatient; we all want to trim our material as fast as possible – heck, that’s why you bought a Twister in the first place – but there is such a thing as ‘too fast’.  And we’ve found that, more often than not, the material is pushed through a bit too quickly and tends not to come out as perfect as it could have if the operator had a little more patience.  If you have two machines operating side-by-side, you will be able to trim twice as fast, but you’re still at risk of feeding each of the machines too fast and not getting optimal results.

But with two machines end-to-end, you can feed the hopper as fast as you want because the material has enough time (passing through two tumblers consecutively) to get the necessary trim.  With this setup, it’s almost impossible not to get the tightest and most uniform cut possible.

In sum: For most people, one machine is plenty and will do a better job than you ever imagined a machine could.  For a select few who have already experienced the benefits of the Twister and are looking to take things to the next level this year… contact your dealer