Materials
Grinder Materials Compared : Aluminium, Steel, Wood and Acrylic
'Aircraft grade' is a marketing term covering dozens of alloys. Anodising quality predicts longevity far better than the alloy name.
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What your accessories are actually made of
Product descriptions in this category are unusually vague. We look at the materials, the construction and the finishing — what the terms mean, which claims are meaningful, and how each choice ages with use.
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Rolling Paper Types : Rice, Hemp, Flax and Wood Pulp
GSM tells you more than the fibre name does — and thinner papers are harder to handle but burn more evenly.
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Materials
Cleaning Metal Accessories Without Stripping the Finish
Anodised aluminium and alkaline cleaners do not mix — one dishwasher cycle can permanently strip a coloured finish.
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Accessories
Storage and Humidity : Containers, Seals and Control
Glass with a gasket seal is the reliable option; the container material matters less than whether the seal is genuine.
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Dana Whitlock
Dana Whitlock trained in materials science and spent six years in quality inspection for consumer metal goods. She writes about what accessories are made of and how those choices hold up over time.
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