does it wobble when you grind, due to the 'vertical design'?
1562019
I hold it in my left hand and between my thighs, sitting at a breakfast bar, beans etc on the breakfast bar. So it really doesn't wobble but will react to the cranking motion and force. The more difficult part is holding the crank handle down to avoid wearing the handle-shaft hole. That appears to be the weaker point of the design.
1562020
When I use this grinder, I hold it in one hand while I turn the crank with the other hand. To keep the whole thing from spinning in my grip, I have a wide rubber band around the top reservoir. I have not had a problem with the crank being loose on the central shaft of this grinder.
1562021
Due to it's shape, and a long crank, you CAN actually hold it in one hand (place your hand on the join between the top and bottom chambers) and crank with the other, which means you can do it easily while standing up. However, I have the best results by sitting down, and gripping the bottom of the grinder between my knees, holding it with my non-dominant hand, at the top of it just below the crank, and cranking with my dominant hand. Very efficient method of holding it steady, and I can grind it pretty quickly.
1562022
Sorry this is late, maybe this can still be helpful to you. I find that I wobble along with the grinder in a complimentary movement way. I don't set it down on a surface to grind. I hold it in the air and let one arm grind and the other hand holds it, sometimes going in the opposite direction to be more efficient. I still use it everyday since I got it 2 months ago. No problems yet.Hopefully never!
1562023
I always use two hands, so no, it does not wobble. I can't imagine setting the base down. Would be very slow.
1562024
Well you hold the bottom in your hand. So yes it does a bit I guess. But it still makes a very even grind. The finer the grind the better, and the courser the less even.
1562025
the small diameter of the base...Yes. The diameter of the base just happens to fit inside my stove burner grate. Then I just have to keep it from spinning, But that's not nearly as annoying as the handle coming off of the shaft while your grinding. The more you use it the more worn the hole in the handle gets and the more it falls off. You only get about 1/4 inch of shaft.
1562026
I also use two hands to operate it. The construction is really very solid, and the grinding mechanism has not seized on me yet. I love this little thing. I'd highly recommend it. Good luck.
303716
I have noticed that the adjustment knob does wobble abit, but it doesn't seem to be hurting anything. In the manual it does say that the grinders will loosen over time, but that there are adjustment screws that ban be tightened. So far so good, no problems.
1238535
It's designed to wobble. The wobble is what allows it to function without what ever your grinding getting stuck, even when you have it set to a fine grind. The side to side movement keeps different sized pieces moving down through the cutting edges. If it was fixed in place, you would have pieces that are too large not feeding through.
1551256
Had it not been for your question, I would have never known that it wobbled, and I've had mine for over a year. I guess all I can say is as long as you followed the directions and use logical and appropriate weight distribution methods, the wobble should not be a concern.
181413
I am using it vertically and have not had any issues yet. Discs or the box do not seem to have any mechanical stress by being used vertically
1320508
The top part of the rack is steady, but I've noticed it's a little wobbly if I've got it piled high. Still can hold them without problems.
303713
Minimal movement relates to attachment to grinding mechanism. Not a problem
1414001
Sorry for the delay... I bought this for a gift.. I haven't heard of any complaints of it wobbling, but was told that they really liked it as it made things much easier... not much and hope it helps.
1984295
Yes, although the higher you raise it the 'wobble' is produced regardless of what the surface is.
1218525
Yes.I actually returned mine though because its wobbly. Doesn't slide as softly as I hoped for!
2150927
Haven't used mine a lot yet, but, no wobble at any speed... Not sure about the positioned adjustment
303711
Yes! I have the same thing. It moves just a bit side-to-side when grinding.
57378
I've never had a problem with it wobbling. Mine is full of and DVD/Blu-rays and standing on a hard wood floor.
2186024
Not wobbly at all! I used it with my chili which is pretty thick and it handles well. The handles on these are thick and sturdy.
2055771
Mine isn't wobbly,it is nice and tight. I could barely connect the top with the bottom because they are so snug.
1303004
It wobbles from side to side a bit... That doesn't stop it from rolling smoothly but it does make it hard to rack because there are not many holes to hook the smith bar onto and if he bar is leaning it may make it difficult to latch the bar safely. But if you use the safety stops then they will protect you if you can't hook the bar on and save you from harm. But no it does not move dead even there is some side to side movement
1608370
Yes these wobble like mad, and it's very easy to break the bolt securing the yolk to the pedestal when moving it if you're not careful. The motor is pretty strong so if your floor is the least bit uneven the fan will wobble. It may also be the pedestal itself is slightly asymmetrical. Try stuffing a matchbook or folded up piece of paper under an edge like you would a wobbly coffee table. As to the tilting issue, try tightening the thumb screws more securely or buy new nuts/washers to go behind them.