Grinders
A stoners weed grinder is the most essential tool in their arsenal of smoking equipment. It is important to find a herb grinder that you will love since a good quality grinder will last you a few years. A grinders function is to grind herbs into a fine ground material that will make your herbs burn smoothly and be a pleasure to smoke.
Different Types of Herb Grinders
Grinders can be made from all types of different materials and there are a few important differences to look out for whenever you are buying a weed grinder.
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Metal Grinders - Most grinders are made of stainless steel or aluminum due to the fact that they are known to be long lasting and the best quality. Metal grinders have sharp blades that will not dull unlike other grinders, this gives the user a consistent grind every single time.
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Electric Grinders - If you want to look fancy and eliminate all the work from grinding your herbs, then an electric weed grinder suits you. These are unique and provide the user a uniform grind for precise calculation of how much herb you want to smoke.
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Acrylic Grinders - Otherwise known as plastic grinders, these are going to be the best value for your money while trading for some durability. An acrylic weed grinder will take care of all your grinding needs and do the same thing as any other grinder except it probably wont last you as long.
Why Do I Need a Grinder To Smoke? Parts and Functionality Breakdown
The answer is simple, a grinder is essential for a consistent smooth burn. When working with cannabis or any plant matter, you must achieve a ground consistency in your dry herbs in order to get the most flavor and potency out of your material.
Most grinders are composed of multiple pieces and compartments that are meant to catch different coarseness of your flower. A two piece grinder is the most simple, it is only made of two pieces that have teeth and your flower goes in the middle as you twist the two pieces together to break down your dry herbs. A three piece grinder usually has a storage compartment where your dry herbs fall into for later or immediate use. Finally, a four piece grinder also has a mesh screen that acts as a kief catcher (also known as pollen catcher) where your kief will fall into a second storage compartment.
