What is a grinder and how is it used?

Whether you’re a weed newbie or a long-time smoker who’s wanting to expand your otherworldly knowledge on grinders, you’ve come to the right blog post. While grinders can be purchased both online and in most smoke shops or convenience stores, keep in mind that a multi-chamber device is worth the investment. So, aside from that, continue to read through the guide below if you want to learn all there is to know about basic cannabis grinding. 

What is a grinder and why should you use one? 

Well, the name says it all folks! A grinder is a tool that you use to break your cannabis nugs into smaller bits for smoother-hitting bowls and easy-wrapping between your chosen papers. When you buy weed online there are several ways that you can bust up your herb, although grinders are the most dependable and portable gadgets. Plus, they offer the perks of having a special chamber to catch your kief! 

The kief catcher rests at the bottom of your grinder, below the screen that gathers your ground up bud. Once you’ve collected a fair stash in the chamber, scoop out the potent crystals and add them to the top of your bowl, press them into hash or cook into some awesome edibles.  

How to use your grinder? 

Step 1: Buy weed online, it’s usually cheaper than going to your neighborhood dispensary and it also gives you a wider variety and selection.

Step 2: Unpackage your order and get out your grinder. Start by taking off the top lid and then using your fingers, or a pair of scissors to break down the bigger buds to place them between the teeth of your grinder. Don’t bother to put any bud in the centre, as this is where the magnet sits, pivoting as you grind so nothing falls out. 

Step 3: Place the lid back on top of the grinder and give it about 10 rotations to allow the bud to drop between the holes of your collection chamber. Next, remove the top and tap your grinder on its side to help loosen up those sticky pieces that are clinging to the teeth. 

Step 4: Unscrew the chamber with the teeth to find the layer below that holds your freshly ground cannabis. Now it’s ready to load into your pipe, bong or joint!

Most people wait until their kief chamber collects a fair amount of crystals before they bother emptying the contents. However, if you’re eager to test it out, scrape some out using a sturdy tool and sprinkle it on whatever your stoner heart desires. 

How do you clean your grinder if it’s sticky?

Over time, your grinder can become sticky from leftover resin, causing the threads to be unlikely to twist open. So, avoid the tragic event of your grinding lock-up by maintaining its cleanliness using the following tips:

• Salt and isopropyl alcohol are great, cheap cleaners for your grinder. 
• You can use an old toothbrush to scrub the chambers and the screen of your grinder. 
• Did you know that freezing your grinder makes it harder for kief to stick to the surfaces of your grinder? Maybe store it in the freezer overnight and attempt to clean it out, once defrosted, the next morning.
• If all of the above fails, it’s worth investing in a new grinder that’s higher-quality.

Buy weed online and test out your skills? Did you learn any helpful techniques for operating or maintaining your grinder?