How to Grind Weed Without a Grinder – 12 Simple Methods

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How to Grind Weed Without a Grinder - 12 Simple Methods

You can Grind Weed without a Grinder or need equipment or special tools. You may even use your hands for the task! We will explain how we did it and show many ways to prepare your herb for your favorite consumption method.


Is Grinding Weed Necessary?

Grind Weed Without a Grinder


Grinding is necessary for most methods of Cannabis consumption. It is essential to note the grind size required for different approaches. e.g., a finer grind for a Joint and rougher for a Bong or Pipe. 

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12 Ways To Grind Weed Without A Grinder

 

Use Your Hands To Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Use Your Hands To Grind Weed Without A Grinder


The simplest method is to ensure that your buds are dry enough (break apart but don’t turn to powder) and break them apart using your fingers. First, remove buds from the large middle stem, and then crush between your fingers to get your required consistency.

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Use Scissors And A Shot Glass To Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Use Scissors and a shot glass To Grind Weed Without A Grinder


You have to be careful when doing this because Cannabis will go everywhere. You also have to be cautious about the amount of Cannabis you are grinding and the coarseness of the grind required.  

Coarse grinds may not provide enough texture, and the finer grind makes for a good flow on your end product.

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Using A Coffee Grinder To Grind Weed

You probably have heard of the famous stoner jokes like;

 

“How do you make a cup of coffee with a coffee grinder?”

 

Using A Kitchen Knife To Grind Weed

You must remember certain things while grinding your weed with a kitchen knife.

  • Using a steel blade is the best way to go about this process.
  • If the strain is too moist or wet, it might clog the edge and make it impossible to grind it up completely.
  • Make sure the blade is sharp enough for this process before starting anything else.
  • You must be careful with how much pressure you use when using a knife, as this could cause injury or even damage your blade.

 

Use A Pill Bottle And Coin To Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Using a Pill bottle as a grinding mechanism may seem strange. Simply put your Cannabis bud in the bottle with the coin and shake.

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Use a Pestle and Mortar to Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Use a Pestle and Mortar to Grind Weed Without A Grinder


The Pestle and Mortar is a tool that has been in use since ancient times for grinding, pounding, or pulverizing substances. 

It was initially called “mortarium” in classical Latin and is popular among chefs, potters, and herbalists.

Be careful not to over-grind and pulverize your Cannabis into power.

 

Use A Cheesegrater To Gring Weed

The cheesegrater may not be the most effective way to grind weed without a grinder, but it does help you make sure that you get all of your buds without wasting any of it.

If you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to grind up some weed, go ahead and grab your cheese grater and give this grinding method a try!

 

Use a Pizza Cutter to Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Use a Pizza Cutter to Grind Weed Without A Grinder


We often hear stories of people who use a pizza cutter to grind weed without a grinder. Although it will work, this is not a great option for Cannabis grinding. 

Pizza Cutters are usually made of steel and have rounded edges, which means they’re pretty good at shredding materials that are flat like dough or cheese but not so good at curved shredding materials.

 

Use A Ziploc Bag To Grind Weed

Grinding weed without a grinder is pretty easy to do. It takes two simple steps: first, put the weed into the bag and then close it tightly; second, grind the herb using your hands or a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.

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Use A Blender To Grind Weed

Grinding weed with a blender is easy and provides a relatively fast and consistent grind.

You can also use a food processor or coffee grinder to achieve similar results. Use quick pulses to avoid over-grinding. 

 

Use a Black Pepper Grinder to Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Use a Black Pepper Grinder to Grind Weed Without A Grinder

 

Grinding Cannabis with a Black Pepper Grinder is an efficient way to ensure your weed is finely ground. 

If you are cutting down on the amount of material you take, a pepper grinder is an excellent alternative to a grinder.

 

Use a Rolling Pin to Grind Weed Without A Grinder

Use a Rolling Pin to Grind Weed Without A Grinder


The most common way to grind weed without a grinder is to use a rolling pin to smash the weed down into small pieces. 

The downside of this method is that you need to be careful not to crush your weed into powder before grinding it up completely. 

 

Good Quality Cannabis Grinder

Good Quality Cannabis Grinder

I need to end by saying that Grinders is the best way to get a consistent Cannabis product. I highly recommend investing in a good quality one, as you will get years (if not decades) of loyal service. 

I currently use non-stick SLX .

If you own a good quality Grinder, it is essential to know how to look after it. 

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