will this grinder work with oily beans?
820780
Yes. Washed or dry/natural too. Of course as with any grinder, if the bean is "oily or wet," the grinds tend to stick to things. So you may need to tap the glass jar or the grinder just a little to dislodge them.
820781
Not sure. My grinder just got clogged last week for the first time, but I think it was because of moist beans while on espresso mode. We keep our beans frozen, and I think the beans got damp from condensation. I tossed the beans and I've had no trouble since.
820782
Yes, it will work. Any finely ground beans will leave some residual ground inside the grinder, however. Oilly beans may be less likely to build up static in the glass receptacle.
50781
Sorry I have only ever used it for coffee beans but I am pretty sure it would work well.
497123
The instruction manual discourages oily beans and recommends a course grind if you do so. I like the dark roasts as well and this unit is picky.
1071810
Though this machine has a "special adaptor" for oily beans, it can still clog up the works (like with most auto machines). I typically go to the local coffee shop and get a 50/50 blend of their house expresso (oily) and mix it with a full taste drier bean. Also, you can set the grind to a more courser grind (opens up the grinding head a little bit more). Finally, you can take the drip tray cover with a torx screw driver and, carefully, loosen older stuck ground coffee using a bamboo stick.
2245397
Not really, I have only used it for salt. First, make sure you filled the glass bowl with the seeds, and screwed the grinder top on tightly. Turn it upside down, with the glass bowl on top, and holding the base, turn the glass clockwise to activate the grinder. If you are doing all that, perhaps the seeds are oily and catching in the grinder? I use my Vitamix to grind flax, it works wonderfully.
551361
It works better with coarser ground coffee. I have even used Folgers from Grogery store and it worked fine. If you grind your own coffee...just select a coarse grind.
497124
I've been running Starbucks French Roast through mine nearly every day with no problems so far. Keep in mind that fresh beans will tend to dry out slightly in the "airtight" bean hopper, so that may work in your favor when grinding really oily beans.
1596184
The answer is "YES", using the espresso setting. I would not recommend using the same grinder for both coffee AND spices, as the different flavors may have an unpleasant effect on one another.
1212773
Well, not knowing the requirements for your grinder, I don't know why it wouldn't, assuming it is driven by a pulley and belt, or even with some sort of a coupling if the shafts match. Sorry I can't give a more educated answer.
1372244
I use mine strictly for coffee beans. I read in other reviews that people had problems with clogging while grinding grain. My beans are very oily, but have yet to have an issue with clogging.
1968086
Never tried coffee beans, but I agree with the post indicating it could clog the grinder. I have had problems with nuts clogging the grinder, and coffee beans do have oil. If you try it, make sure to use the coarsest setting to start off with.
1231100
It should do fine grinding grains/seeds that aren't wet or oily. I use mine to grind millet and it works fine.
2002118
Yes, quite a bit. To the point you will have to clean your grinder every so often. It does make a very robust cup of coffee. If you use a French press it will have oil on the top of your coffee but it isn't bitter. Hope this helps.
1801626
I have never used it for that however it does grinder my coffee beans and pepper corns to a very fine almost powder form, hope this helps
411376
Yes, this will grind coffee into a fine powder. it is a great grinder that can adjust from fine to coarse.
1221983
I've had it for about 1 year and I never use oily beans. I haven't had a problem with the grinder.
667114
You should only lubricate the "grinder plate", the "grinding knife", and the "auger". I made the mistake of lubricating the '"front ring nut" and it kept coming loose while grinding. I use olive oil for lubricating my grinder.