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We’ve all been there; you or a friend have some cannabis flower, but you don’t have a weed grinder ready and at your disposal. What do you do? Using unground weed to pack a bowl isn’t ideal as you’ll end up burning away more weed than you smoke and putting unground weed in a rolling paper or blunt wrap won’t work because it will be impossible to get an even burn. The only solution is to find a DIY method for grinding up your flower.

If you find yourself stuck without a grinder, here are a few ways on how to grind weed without a grinder.

If you’re at home, your kitchen should probably be the first spot to check. Many household kitchen appliances can double as a weed grinder in a pinch. If you look hard enough, you can probably find something that will work. Some common examples include:

Coffee Grinder

Coffee grinder which can be used to grind weedAs the name suggests, a coffee grinder is still a grinder when it comes down to it. First things first, make sure you thoroughly clean your coffee grinder of any leftover coffee grounds or coffee bean residue (unless you like smoking coffee with your weed – to each their own).

Make sure to pack the weed in loosely so you don’t damage your grinder and grind away. Similarly, make sure to clean your coffee grinder after you’re finished unless you want your morning coffee to have some extra kick to it tomorrow.

Cheese Grater

This method might take a bit more effort, but it’s just as effective. Make sure your grater is clean, put a plate or a container below it, and get to grating. Make sure to watch your fingers as you grate and be sure to check for leftover bud clinging to the grater’s teeth after you are finished.

Mortar & Pestle

If coffee grinders and cheese graters aren’t at your disposal, maybe it’s time for the classics. If you have a mortar and pestle to use, you will probably want to leave your weed sitting out for a few hours to dry it a bit and make it easier to grind. After that, make sure your mortar and pestle are clean and start applying some elbow grease. Make sure not to grind down too hard.