what is your recommendation on utizing the handle on the metabo grinder
2081583
If you want the best control of the tool, use the handle, it will help. Only when I need to get in somewhere where it won't fit, do I remove the handle.
1325877
It is dangerous to use a tool upside down, especially something with a rotating blade. However if you are willing to take the risk the Metabo would do the job.
1544962
Yes, I reported the same problem. But I have not thought yet how to solve it. May be, if you use some metal file and round somwhat the insertion sides of the cutters, they possibly can go easier into the handle. I have not tried it yet myself.
1580466
It's very easy to use. Adjust the size of the gring tighting or loosing the screw in the inner part of the grinder. Then just turn the crank and enjoy.
1447659
You are better off using a bench grinder first to get the edge ,the whetstone will maintain it afterwards.
2224135
That one is not as good. Handle burned. Based on the picture it looks like the flimsy one we got. We bought a different one. Metal handle. It works well. But to answer your question, no, to don't have to do anything special to it. You can just use it out of the box.
1897123
You might need to tighten the handle somewhat on your own, when you take it out of the box. Just use a basic screwdriver. It has not been a problem for me since doing this.
945256
I am not a leftie, but I can see how you might have a problem with this manual grinder. Maybe if you could secure the base, it would help.
1976899
I have pretty big hand and can get a perfect grip. co2 located in handle. fairly easy to install and remove. hope this helps.
2161130
Metabo has grinding wheels but you can use any 8'x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Grit Wheels for this grinder. It comes with one 36 Grit and one 60 Grit wheel.
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.
259570
well ya have 2 adjust the thing any way its a bit top heavy and when i bought the last 2 the handles where 2 much shaven off ie the head doesnt have enough wood 2 rest on and they have a cheap screw in it in order 4 the wooden handle 2 fit snugly a bit more 2 inch would be nice indeed.
1413925
The handle needs to be attached. I am not particularly adept at things like that, but was able to do it.I like my machine.
1516591
Where the handle attaches to the shaft is a thumb screw. Loosen that and adjust the lever under that. It's easy.
1494747
In my opinion? No. I wound up because of the humidity clogging this grinder not using it for a long time. I was constantly having to shine it up and get the green off from the humidity issues. You really can't adjust the grind on this unit. I wish you could.
1723735
I cut the head off a bold that replaces the one holding the handle on. I put 2 nuts on it together so it can not over tighten, took the handle off and just use the headless bolt with my cordless drill (18V DeWalt in low gear). I grind 3 cups of wheat into 4 cups of flour in less than 10 minutes.
528802
I did the same thing. Then I read the Amazon reviews and realized I should have just taken off the top. So I did that, emptied all the peppercorns out, and then it was a lot easier to push the grinder bur in far enough to get the Phillips head screw to connect to the center shaft. I'm not really the "handy" type but this seems to have worked.