*Simple 2.5" Aluminum 4-pc. Grinder Mod.*

I've had this 2.5" aluminum grinder for quite some time now. I picked it up from a local shop some time ago. It used to see quite a bit of midgrade back while I was at a consumer level of smoking herb.

In my opinion, compared to more expensive (spacecase, sharpstone, etc.) possibly even TI 4-pc. grinders:

Cons:
- tiny alum. shavings around the outside edge from turning the top while grinding (no nylon ring)
- small holes in the grinding chamber for herbs to fall through, and fewer holes per area on outside radius, these factors lead to a very very finely ground herb before it is able to fall onto the screen below

Pros:
- sharp, well machined teeth, perfectly shaped for easy grinding in my opinion
- strong overall design: good threads and components screw together nicely, knurled top edge
- strong lid magnet, top stays on and grinds smoothly
- perfectly sized (micron) kief screen, durable and easy to clean

To improve the grinder I have, rather than purchase a new one, I decided to do a few quick and easy modifications:

- carefully sand the sharp edges smooth on the outside and inside radius' of the top grinding piece, and the grinding chamber top - also any sharp edges that may have formed on the threads (from cross-threading, etc.) this allows a smoother metal on metal contact while you grind, and will eliminate small aluminum flakes which originate mainly from the sharp edges being worn further

- add more holes in the grinding chamber! as you can see below, I added an extra set of holes, using a nice sharp bit, next to each pre-existing one around the outside radius - the point here is to not grind the buds to fucking dust all together before it can fall through to the screen. I deal with nothing but my own homegrown sticky icky these days (check my sig ), and I prefer the good herb to remain more intact, and less pulverized for rolling J's (I don't like grinding good weed completely to shit for any purpose)

I also hate the transfer of so many trichs to my fingers from trying to tear it down, so I hope this modification will help to maintain the integrity of the resin in the grinded product.

The added holes are the slightly larger diameter,



I also proceeded to bevel the bottom edge of the new holes to match the others, and guaruntee smooth herb fallage




These two quick mods, which I explained in detail (purpose and execution), will help improve your cheap ass aluminum grinder, and possibly delay the purchase of a more expensive unit

 

It still grinds? As long as there's no shavings in my blend, and the consistancy is how I like, I'm happy

And I never said to buy this grinder and modify it instead of a higher end model. It's a 25 dollar grinder before the mods, and it still sucks, buy a sharpstone!

But if you've got one of these old aluminums laying around, do it up