What is a grinder and how to use it?

Crushing the grass is an excellent approach to make it easier to use. To achieve this easily, using a grinder is essential. Focus on how to use this compact and practical equipment.

Definition of a grinder

A grinder is a form of tobacco grinder composed of at least two separate parts to create a space forming the grinding chamber . The latter has various protuberances, which intertwine with each other once they are turned. This effect makes it possible to crush the dried flower to transform it into small homogeneous pieces ready to be consumed.

If cannabis grinders were usually made of metal, wood or plastic, new models of grinders (polinator, without filter, etc.) offer a wide variety of materials, colors and methods of use. To refine the choice of your grinding tool, take into account your tastes, your uses, but also the different types of teeth (shark tooth, fin, peak models, etc.). When making your purchases, choose suppliers known for their seriousness such as 420 smoker to benefit from a better quality/price ratio.

How to use a grinder?

To use your grinder effectively, start by filling it with tobacco herbs before thinking about grinding them.

  • Grind the herb: with one hand, stabilize the bottom of the grinder and turn the lid with the other hand. If you feel some resistance, don't hesitate to apply light force. Turn the grinder until the effect of the resistance disappears.
  • Press the grinder: Before removing the cover, tap the tool against the palm of your hand or the table. The goal is to dislodge the cannabis in the collection stage while passing more kief through the sieve.
  • Harvest the cannabis: here, you must separate the collection stage and the grinding stage and then finally collect your well-ground weed.

If this is your very first experiment, you probably don't have enough kief, but you can always separate the two layers and judge the result for yourself.

Hello everyone ! I'm Daniel from Lord Of CBD, passionate about cannabis since a young age, I write articles on the world of cannabinoids in France and abroad. Graduated in digital marketing and finance, I bring a new perspective to the world of CBD. I joined the lordofcbd.fr team in 2021, as an expert and regular contributor. Thanks to my scientific expertise and clear writing, I help to demystify the various complex aspects of the world of CBD, while highlighting its benefits and potential applications through articles and participation in conferences such as that of the UPCBD. Find my speeches and interviews in our dedicated articles, from international references such as Challenges.fr, LePoint.fr or Actu78.fr.