Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 Wasn't sure where else to put this. Does anyone know of a reliable all-purpose herb grinder? I'm not just looking for something to chop my basil with, I need something serious with some power behind it... doesn't have to be electric, just sturdy and vicious as hell. I want to be able to chop and grind all sorts of medicinal plant bits, like stems, roots, bark, vines, and so on. The little hand grinders you get in smoke shops don't even come close to getting the job done, and last time I did it with scissors I ended up damaging a nerve in my thumb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolographicYou Posted April 19, 2016 My friends sware by the nutribullet, though i think thats a bit over kill for their purposes. For bark and the like it might be a good option if it is around 1000w. That is if the $200 price tag doesnt put you off. You could just buy cheap blenders from kmart and everytime they die just exchange it for another..... I mean no that would be immoral... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadStar Posted April 19, 2016 Go the cheap arse coffe grinders from kmart. It will turn your basil to powder if your not carful and should wizz up other things well enough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 Go the cheap arse coffe grinders from kmart. It will turn your basil to powder if your not carful and should wizz up other things well enough Nar, I've tried coffee grinders before. Not powerful enough for the kind of herbs I'm talking about. My friends sware by the nutribullet, though i think thats a bit over kill for their purposes. For bark and the like it might be a good option if it is around 1000w. That is if the $200 price tag doesnt put you off. You could just buy cheap blenders from kmart and everytime they die just exchange it for another..... I mean no that would be immoral... The nutribullet looks like just a big blender, so I'm a bit skeptical. I've tried a good food processor too, the herbs just got lodged in the blades and started melting the plastic of the blender as they scraped around the edges >___> A cheap blender definitely wouldn't work, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETED ACCOUNT Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) I've got a Tupperware "TurboChef" which I can recommend. ...but seriously, it looks like this: It's got three sharp-ass blades which you make spin by pulling the cord, like the starter on a lawn mower. It's totally the business when it comes to dicing shit like herbs and onions. http://www.productreview.com.au/p/tupperware-turbo-chef.html It cost me about $50, but you could score one on the cheap on eBay if you're keen. EDIT: Oh, I missed that you want to chop up stems and bark and stuff. I dunno if this would cut it Edited April 19, 2016 by antonsyd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 Maybe I should fork out $500 for one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTOMATIC-CONTINUOUS-HAMMER-DESK-TOP-MILL-HERB-GRINDER-PULVERIZER-15KG-H-OH6I-/351711275592?hash=item51e3a02a48:g:5SEAAOSwubRXFTH0 If only I had that sort of money just kicking around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadStar Posted April 19, 2016 Maybe I should fork out $500 for one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTOMATIC-CONTINUOUS-HAMMER-DESK-TOP-MILL-HERB-GRINDER-PULVERIZER-15KG-H-OH6I-/351711275592?hash=item51e3a02a48:g:5SEAAOSwubRXFTH0 If only I had that sort of money just kicking around... Holé molé And here i was suggesting a $20 kmart thingy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 Well, more or less I'm looking for a cheaper alternative but that's kind of what I'm hoping to achieve, just on a much smaller scale. I don't need my herbs to be absolutely powdered, just chopped finely. And I don't need to process industrial quantities of the stuff, either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted April 19, 2016 I'd say a cheapo coffee one too. You might just have to put more effort in pre shredding it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETED ACCOUNT Posted April 19, 2016 There are cheap spice grinders too, but a coffee grinder might do the same and be cheaper... http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Spice-Nut-Grinder-SG10C/dp/B002H0QMG2/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Hmmm.... I think we're going in the right direction looking at spice grinders, but I still don't think that'll be good enough - like I said, I nearly destroyed a food processor with these herbs, and it wasn't a cheap one. How about a grain mill? Reckon something like this might be up to the task? Anyone ever used such a thing before? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New-Barley-Crusher-Malt-All-Grain-Mill-for-Home-Brewing-Monster-Mash-/301918549465?hash=item464bbf75d9:g:bNoAAOSwDk5T7ZRC [edit] Ooh, I think I found just the thing. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PICAOLA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DVEBYB7GLFPC Looks heavy duty enough for my purposes, but not overkill. [edit 2] NEVER MIND LOL $228.24 FOR SHIPPING Edited April 19, 2016 by Scarecrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooa Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) $13 bucks little man, put that shit in my hands If that money doesn't show, then you owe me owe me owe Cheap kmart coffee grinder ftw! although its cheap, it seems to munch threw anything piece of piss. I've also got a good nutribullet type thing, but the small grinder is better http://www.kmart.com.au/product/coffee-grinder/128170 edit: stainless blade/bowl with 150w motor and gets some good speed! alot of the time I just pulse it a bit or else powder Edited April 19, 2016 by brooa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted April 19, 2016 A hammer mill is really the go for woody stuff. But heres a left of centre idea, cheap arse electric woodchipper ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 A hammer mill is really the go for woody stuff. But heres a left of centre idea, cheap arse electric woodchipper ? It might do the job, true... but I can't find any that are "cheap". Well, if I can't find a cheaper temporary solution I may end up saving for a hammer mill. Gonna need one eventually anyhow... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted April 19, 2016 lol..yeah I was thinking round the 150 mark (cheap for chipper). You'd want a new one though, wouldn't want one that someones run oleander or other such shit through. Its another idea to stow away though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted April 19, 2016 Chaff cutter works well if you got a lot of material. Thats what a lot of the commercial herb looks like it has gone through to me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) mini ones on ebay! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Saag-Cutter-Chaff-Cutter-Kitchen-Accessory-Vegetable-Slicer-Cutter-/322076500719?hash=item4afd4162ef:g:VacAAOSwnH1WY6g5 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Saag-Cutter-Chaff-Cutter-Kitchen-Accessory-Vegetable-Slicer-Cutter-/322047864365?hash=item4afb8c6e2d:g:xT8AAOSwo0JWOu44 Edited April 19, 2016 by El Presidente Hillbillios 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) mini ones on ebay! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Saag-Cutter-Chaff-Cutter-Kitchen-Accessory-Vegetable-Slicer-Cutter-/322076500719?hash=item4afd4162ef:g:VacAAOSwnH1WY6g5 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Saag-Cutter-Chaff-Cutter-Kitchen-Accessory-Vegetable-Slicer-Cutter-/322047864365?hash=item4afb8c6e2d:g:xT8AAOSwo0JWOu44 Cool. These look like they'd be awesome for culinary and smoking herbs, but I need something that can handle dried nuts, stems, seeds, roots, bark etc. Edited April 19, 2016 by Scarecrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BedOSpines Posted April 19, 2016 Hmmm.... I think we're going in the right direction looking at spice grinders, but I still don't think that'll be good enough - like I said, I nearly destroyed a food processor with these herbs, and it wasn't a cheap one. How about a grain mill? Reckon something like this might be up to the task? Anyone ever used such a thing before? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New-Barley-Crusher-Malt-All-Grain-Mill-for-Home-Brewing-Monster-Mash-/301918549465?hash=item464bbf75d9:g:bNoAAOSwDk5T7ZRC [edit] Ooh, I think I found just the thing. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PICAOLA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DVEBYB7GLFPC Looks heavy duty enough for my purposes, but not overkill. [edit 2] NEVER MIND LOL $228.24 FOR SHIPPING http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Superfine-powder-Mills150g-220V-110V-food-grade-Stainless-steel-portable-type-Electric-Grinding-mill-grains-machine/32615686376.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.87.LdfhyV&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201602_4_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_6&btsid=96ad18fc-9510-43ac-bfb1-6b4855175f4a 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BedOSpines Posted April 19, 2016 " 10.The motor used is a Brushed motor, it is normal that sparking and foreign taste occurs; " hehe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 19, 2016 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Superfine-powder-Mills150g-220V-110V-food-grade-Stainless-steel-portable-type-Electric-Grinding-mill-grains-machine/32615686376.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.87.LdfhyV&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201602_4_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_6&btsid=96ad18fc-9510-43ac-bfb1-6b4855175f4a we might have a winner here folks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BedOSpines Posted April 19, 2016 have bought so much shit from that site lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETED ACCOUNT Posted April 19, 2016 " 10.The motor used is a Brushed motor, it is normal that sparking and foreign taste occurs; " hehe lol! Kind of reminds me of this... tastes like burning! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted April 20, 2016 On 19/4/2016 at 0:04 AM, Bedofspines said: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Superfine-powder-Mills150g-220V-110V-food-grade-Stainless-steel-portable-type-Electric-Grinding-mill-grains-machine/32615686376.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.87.LdfhyV&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201602_4_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_6&btsid=96ad18fc-9510-43ac-bfb1-6b4855175f4a On 19/4/2016 at 0:06 AM, Bedofspines said: " 10.The motor used is a Brushed motor, it is normal that sparking and foreign taste occurs; " hehe 16 hours ago, antonsyd said: lol! Kind of reminds me of this... tastes like burning! Well, I bought the thing. I'll let you guys know after it arrives if it sets fire to my house or gives me metal poisoning 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites