Did anyone have experience with this grinder, is it best or worse product?
1549405
This is, by far, the best countertop grinder I've ever owned. I've been using it every day for 7 months and it acts like new. Of course, now that I've said that...
1549406
lasted less that a month, started smoking and just died. I say go Capresso, I have one that has last for 8 years in our motorhome. I now have the same in my house.
98370
Not sure but it won't take much. This grinder kicks as s. Best one on the market in my opinion.
124574
I have only used it for my french press. That grind is course. I did gain some respect for the grinder though and I think it would do well for any grind. Good luck.
932501
This grinder is terrible. Amazon sells one by Instapark. It's a little more expensive but well worth it. This one is terrible and you will throw it out in a week
341780
This product was purchased as a gift for my granddaughter's husband.I have no personal experience with coffee grinders. Sorry I cannotgive you any first-hand experience with it, but my grandson-in-lawwas thrilled with receiving the item he had placed on his 'Wish List.'
505459
Do not recommend - buy grinder, face shield, and gloves. Use shield that comes with most grinders. Read instructions, and practice using tool before attempting actual job.
1928584
Hi Amanda, Well I've had more time with my KA grinder since I wrote that review. I'm still pleased with the way it operates but have come to realize that grinding times need to be longer than the directions call for. I, too favor a fine grind so have been holding the grinding to a count of twenty (one one thousand, two one thousand, etc.). Sometimes it helps to pause at ten and shake the grinder lightly to ensure a thorough grinding with no left over whole beans. Enjoy!
463376
Mine Krups GVX has worked for over a year, produced hundreds of shots, cost me $55. Never once had a jam. The safeties are annoying but I guess you can't grind off your finger by accident. Grind consistency is much better than a whirlybird grinder. The only design flaw is that the coffee beans sometimes stick in the top hopper and you have to give it a little shake or jolt to get them flowing again. usually works.
1096468
It's true. I bought it also and I wondered aboutt it. You should choose better one with more money for fine grinding.
2179276
I use a 20+ year old Braun coffee grinder with one blade broken off at the tip. It doesn't make a superfine grind, but it's good enough for me. I have no idea what new and better grinders are on the market.
1621971
This grinder does not do a very good course grind by itself. However, that is an upgrade kit available here: Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit that greatly improves the quality of course grind. I've been using it with the upgrade kit and have had very good results.
1585692
No. That grinder is a piece of junk. Don't buy it. I purchased two different grinders under $20.00 and they both burned up within 10 grinds. I finally spent 30-35 dollars for one at Bed bath & beyond, and it works better. It was a cuisine art, I believe...
1096469
My grinder is in basemant with another things when I missed return time. I did have problem with grinding wheal. After every grinding was too loosen or fell of place.
238364
With mine, there's a lot of spillage from the salt, compared to the pepper. On the other hand, a few days ago the grinder ring popped off and dumped a bunch of pepper "dust" everywhere. Fortunately, it popped right back on and doesn't seem to be any worse for it. Honestly though, if I knew back then what I know today about this item, I'd have probably passed by it in favor of a better model. This is a case of "you get what you pay for." I think I'm going back to having separate - wooden - mills.
1421040
I have and use about a half dozen of the grinders, but have never had a problem. Are you grinding something very tough? It might have worn down the ceramic mill. Metal grinders are best with the tough items like peppercorns. I use mine to grind coarser herbs or dried peppers.
490358
Major issue with this grinder is the PLASTIC spice container. As you may know already, plastics absorb smell and color plus plastic surface does not lend itself to efficient grinding. Wet grindingmakes the container look so terrible, you may want to get rid off it after the second USE.
935045
I use a near-fine grind. It's the second lowest setting on my burr grinder. But lots of people have different opinions on what's best and depending on your method. Kaffeologie's site has some tutorials too you could check out.