Is the grinding wheel metal or ceramic?
853889
ceramic for sure...works great for awhile then gets gummed up and needs to be cleaned...keeping the salt dry is the key
292641
The cutting edge grinders are metal, there does appear to be a plastic washer. My wife says it is not perfect, but pretty good. This makes it a 7 or 8 out of a possible 10.
345629
It is aluminum color so you cannot see it on the picture. I own one and the screen is mint. I love this grinder, I've had it for 5 months and it still looks and works like brand new, the only thing is that it won't fit on your pockets cuz of its size. Hope I helped you :)
479446
The grinding wheel that is used for the machine is an Oregon P/N 32660. (5-3/4" x 3/16" x 7/8")
784516
It's metal with two types of handles, one set is metal other set is ceramic.
909009
I can't be certain but I believe it is sold ceramic. It is high quality and it does not appear the ceramic will "chip off."
1033085
I do not know for sure (not marked), it feels like it's made from a hard plastic, it has a smooth finish. You can find wooden ones online. The grinder is great, works smoothly, no metal shavings in your food.
56147
Since I don't have both, your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps it is just about the fine blade, which I doubt I'd use anyway. The one I purchased has two blades, a coarse and a medium. Mine is entirely made of metal and built to last. I would never waste my money on a plastic grinder.
1465881
Dear Eileen, Actually it is high quality aluminum. I would highly recommend this product. I use it constantly and love it especially when grinding ginger. Great product!
501744
The grinding mechanism is steel, the housing is steel with an acrylic window to see the contents. There is not a grind coarseness setting.
2281332
I have one and it is ceramic. A little thin but works well. The cutter is cheap but the wire holder is nice.
2172151
The housing is made of plastic, the grinding wheels are ceramic. I don't know of any coffee mills made of glass.
852130
I had the gear box apart. The several gears are either nylon or metal. High speed shaft from motor is metal but the gear that meshes to it is nylon (plastic). This is common with cheaper grinders and not necessarily negative unless you are a commercial operator.
1327559
Hello Thea! I'm sorry I am just now seeing this message. Our grind mechanism is made of high quality stainless steel, in fact the original designer of these mills is in the business of metal so he made sure the very best quality was used. I hope this helps! Maria, Owner Grind Gourmet
745899
No, all of the working parts are metal which is another reason I'm so happy with it. There is a plastic piece in the area where you fill it (you can see the round hole in the center - you slide it around to open. that interior cylinder is plastic. It does not open when you are grinding. Hope this helps.
1873723
If you are referring to the gear that adjusts the grind size then it appears to be made of stainless steel. The actual grinders are ceramic.
534629
Yes, ceramic. Stays VERY sharp. No problems. Easy to clean. Glad I purchased.