Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
Showing 1 of 4 conversations about:
hags2k
8
Oct 30, 2017
bookmark_border
Is there a way to set the coarseness of the grind like you can with some grinders, or do you just have to eyeball it?
MastodonO
5
Oct 30, 2017
bookmark_border
hags2kI don't have this grinder, but I have one like it. You can adjust the grind by loosening or tightening the fit of the grinding cone in its seat. To do this: unscrew the top nut, remove the crank handle and the thing that holds the adjustment nut in place; then loosen/tighten the adjustment nut, and reassemble. You still need to guess and check until you get what you want. The problem with grinders at this price point is that there is a lot of slop in the whole mechanism, such that the cone does not stay in the same position relative to its seat, so when you are turning the crank, the cone oscillates and grinds finer on one side while it lets coarser particles through on the other side. That being said, this thing should work okay for most things, but there will always be those fine particles to deal with, so don't take that last sip :)
chalkywoods
7
Oct 30, 2017
bookmark_border
MastodonODo you have a recommendation for a grinder without the oscillation issue?
MastodonO
5
Oct 30, 2017
bookmark_border
chalkywoodsMine is an Hario, but I found a 3D-printed insert that helps a lot with the issue I mentioned. If I was going to buy one to replace it, I would seriously consider the "Hand Ground" coffee grinder. I think the design would minimize the oscillation issue.
chalkywoods
7
Oct 30, 2017
bookmark_border
MastodonOCheers, I'm looking to grind coffee as fine as possible for the occasional Turkish coffee, so accuracy is key. Do you have a link to that printed insert in case it comes in useful?
MastodonO
5
Oct 30, 2017
bookmark_border
chalkywoodsIf you are going for as-fine-as-possible, the oscillation issue probably won't be a problem, because the cone will be very close to the fixed seat. It will probably take a long time to grind it all.
The insert is specific to the Hario grinder, and I got it locally, but if you want one, you can try contacting these guys http://mrgreenbeanspdx.com/online-store/ Good luck!
The insert is specific to the Hario grinder, and I got it locally, but if you want one, you can try contacting these guys http://mrgreenbeanspdx.com/online-store/ Good luck!
Drop Refurbished
Like-new products you can trustDrop Rewards
Get $5 for every 500 points you earn! Learn more
Drop Keyboard Club
Become a member and expand your keycap collectionCollaborate With Us
For Brands & DesignersFollow Drop