That $80 grain mill wasn't worth it for my binding

I spent $80 on a grain mill last year. Thought it would make paste way better. Hand grinding stuff seemed like a cool idea. My paste came out lumpy every single time. Took me three tries to realize the grind was too coarse. I ended up going back to a blender I already owned. That blender cost me nothing extra and gives me smooth paste in 30 seconds. The mill just sits in a drawer now. Anyone else bought a niche tool that totally flopped for bookbinding?

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wendy_wilson13d ago

Ugh same, I bought a bone folder that was supposed to be "ergonomic" and it just made my hands cramp worse. Back to my trusty basic plastic one.

shane_nguyen13d ago

I read that hand fatigue actually comes from gripping too tight, not the tool itself.

the_morgan8d ago

Different tools definitely make a difference too. A good grip lets you hold it lightly and still get the job done, while a poorly designed one forces you to clamp down just to control it. That tension adds up fast no matter how relaxed you try to keep your hand.