Weed grinders, from simple wood to electric grinding, single to multi compartments.
Being able to grind your weed effectively is something you should highly consider. When you break down your marijuana using a proper grinder, you increase the weed’s surface area, thus causing it to burn evenly when smoked. In addition, the process makes it easier for you to extract more cannabinoids from marijuana and makes the smoking session more enjoyable.
Herb grinders come in various shapes, designs, and sizes. Starting with the basic acrylic 2-piece weed grinder to a more complicated 4 or 5-piece metal weed grinder, you can now break down your weed to your preferred size before you sit down on a couch to enjoy it with your friends.
In this guide, we’ll delve into the subject of marijuana grinders. Apart from reviewing the various types of marijuana grinders, you will also learn the subtle differences that distinguish each of them.
Let’s start with the first type of marijuana grinder that many people know:
Acrylic grinders
Acrylic weed grinders are lightweight and easy to use for beginners. These are convenient when you are on the move. You can slide them into your pocket more comfortably and quickly go where you need to. As the name implies, these cannabis grinders are made from acrylic material, usually in a 2-part and 3-part model, which would feature a compartment for storing kief. Although cost-effective and lightweight, acrylic grinders are fitted with plastic teeth, which do not last long, especially if you use it regularly.
Wooden grinders
Wooden grinders for weed are an effective method for breaking down marijuana buds. However, they might not be as good at evenly grinding weed as other options on the market.
These wooden grinders only come in a two-part model featuring a lid and a grinder. The grinding features pointed metal teeth that resemble nails. These can tend to be problematic when tearing through thick, dense nugs.
A downside to wooden grinders is that the lid can become quite a hassle to twist over time as the sticky kief can build up inside the crevices. Also, the lack of a kief compartment can be a nuisance regarding wooden ones.
Metal grinders
When it comes to effective designs for weed grinders, the metallic´s are one of the most effective designs.
They contains durable metallic teeth, which means they usually do not wear down very easily. They can also cut through the thickest marijuana buds with relative ease. They are also easier to clean so that the sticky kief can be removed easily. This allows for a much easier time when twist-grinding your weed.
When it comes to durability, it can be strong and withstand a drop without getting heavily damaged. Metal grinders boast 2, 3, and even 4-compartment models, allowing for a good variety of choices.
Electric grinders
There comes a time when it feels as if using a manual cannabis grinder is a waste of time and effort. Enter the electric grinder. This model can be a dependable way of getting perfectly ground weed every time you grind. The design of this particular type, resembles that of a stick blender.
The procedure for grinding is very simple: Pack your marijuana buds into the grinding compartment, attach it to the grinder, close the lid tightly, and hit the grind button. Soon you will have smooth ground weed ready to be rolled.
Grater grinders
A grater is the final design type regarding the varieties of grinders for weed. put, a grater is just a serrated metal that would allow for shredding of the buds when you rub your weed against it. It works sort of like a cheese grater.
The only downside is that as you rub the buds, it tends to spit pieces of weed all over the place and may prove to be impractical.
Number of grinder compartments and why it matters
Different grinder designs allow for either fewer or additional compartments to achieve an even finer grind. The more compartments in a cannabis grinder, the easier it becomes to achieve a fine grind.
2 – Piece grinder : The first type of compartmentalized grinder is the basic 2 – piece grinder, which features just a lid and a grinding compartment. This type does not boast a kief compartment, but the advantage of this type, is its small size, which makes it very portable. You can slip it into your pocket.
3 – Piece Grinder: Another compartmentalized design is a 3 – piece marijuana grinder which features an extra compartment that is designed to catch fine marijuana particles which fall through holes that are drilled next to the grinding teeth. As you twist and turn, more bud breaks and collects at the bottom.
4 – Piece grinder: A 4 – piece variety of weed grinders is also available. This is one of the best varieties on the market, as this particular grinder boasts three compartments and an extra fourth compartment at the bottom. As well as cutting weed, it goes further and sieves it to leave a fine kief at the base.
5 – Piece Grinder: The last type of compartmentalized grinder is a 5- piece model. If kief from the 4- piece grinder is not fine enough, this type features a kief screen that goes the extra mile to filter the fine kief into pure cannabis pollen that collects at the bottom compartment. This is the purest and finest form of ground weed.
Final thoughts
A proper weed grinder is critical equipment that can ease and enhance your smoking experience. The fact is that grinders break down your marijuana into small bits that you can smoke instead of forcing you to use your hands. A good grinder will allow you to collect your kief instead of wasting it as it sticks to your hands when you use them to break up buds. As a weed connoisseur myself, I would invest in a grinding model that suits your preference to make the grinding process easier.
