How much noise does this grinder produce at the recommended cranking speed? I've only used electric models and am interested in something quieter that can be used in a cubicle farm throughout the day. How much noise does this grinder produce at the recommended cranking speed? I've only used electric models and am interested in something quieter that can be used in a cubicle farm throughout... » Read More How much noise does this grinder produce at the recommended cranking speed? I've only used electric models and am interested in something quieter that can be used in a cubicle farm throughout the day. « Show Less
1958007
About as much as a manual hand-held pepper but a more consistent grinding noise. Can't imagine anyone complaining, ever. Even a complainer would have trouble complaining- it makes that little noise.
1445721
Its very quite. You can hear it but it is not offensive loud. Not sure you could still grind and be quiter.
1958008
It makes an audible grinding sound, but it isn't very loud. Certainly not the loud WHIRRRRR of an electric grinder. I use mine in a low-wall cubicle farm and have no complaints from my coworkers (I've asked). I'm really happy with it.
1958009
The grinder makes very little noise. It grinds very nicely. I use it at work and love it.
127909
Well, it's a lot noisier than a peppermill, but surely less noisier than an electric grinder. It's merely the noisy sound of crushing coffee beans.
279657
My wife uses it to grind spices and does it during the day. I can hear it run, but load enough to bother me, I am normally on calls.I think it might depend on what your are grinding, coffee beans might be a bit louder to start with compared spices. But overall it is a good grinder.
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
959850
The motor is not quiet by any means. It's not too bad when idling but when you run the dough through to compress it, it is the loudest sound in the world. My neighbor runs a gear mfg company and said the motor would be quieter if larger.
2025541
My shop is directly under our sun room. We live in the sun room. My unit is mounted to the ceiling joist in the shop which are the floor joist for the sun room. The unit cannot be heard in the sun room. In the shop where I generally work within 6 feet of it, I run it on low speed most of the time. Low is OK. I'll go to high speed when I am sanding. I find medium and high too loud when I don't have other noise making devices running. Keep in mind that I am a person that does not like loud music. I do not have music playing in the shop.
2189331
I use it at work twice a day. It makes a thumping noise which I can hear, but I just had a co-worker step outside my cubicle & she couldn't hear it. I've talked to people on the phone a few times while it's been on & haven't heard any comments. Other than the thumping it's really very quiet.
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.
1706873
Hi mark. Without knowing " how fast is enough" for what you are doing, I would hazard a guess that there is a problem with your grinder. They should have a max rotation of about 10,000 rpm max.
472522
Yes, works great. The grind is not uniform, but that's not a bad thing. That is, not every granule is ground to the exact same size, unlike what happens in some electric grinders. But I think this results in a better brew.
1907173
I'd say it depends on the duty cycle you require. I remember trying to use a bead blaster with a compressor that was too small and it was maddening. Of course this ain't no bead blaster. While continuous full-throttle use won't be possible, if you use a grinder the way I do (often partial throttle to get low RPM), it probably won't be using anywhere near 3 CFM. BTW, I did not have a good experience with this model grinder and ended up sending it back in favor of the more expensive IR 5108MAX.
1479384
I've never used the corded model, but I'd say the noise is what I expect from this tool. I don't find it to be too loud at all, however I could see it bothering animals. It has a bit of a higher pitch to it, especially when it first starts up.
1786468
Not very loud. Much quieter than the blade grinder I had previously. I would recommend this grinder. Sturdy and does a great job of grinding. Adjustable from chunky to powder. I have used this for about two years and am very pleased with it. Would buy again.
1400632
The lid on the grinding chamber is clear. The machine's motor is electric but it is activated by a manual switch that the user must press to activate the grinding process. This means that you can press the grinding button for one second or for a year depending on the desired coarseness of the grind. You can easily determine your own desired level of grind or "medium-ness." Grind a little, check it. Grind a little more, check it. Cheers -
490994
Perhaps we will find out which is apt to burn out from both our experiences with our particular model. I really do not know which is apt to burn out more quickly. You could be right in your opinion, we do not know yet. I use my grinder perhaps twice a year. When I do, I process a few hundred pounds of meat. Last year was the first time I used an electric grinder and the 3000 is the first that I have owned. Its performance was excellent. Only time will tell if it holds up. Good luck!
1421272
This is the 565 and I love it, it's my first Burr grider and very well made quiet. See this page they reference the 565: http://www.capresso.com/coffee-grinders-burr-infinity.shtml Get one and enjoy perfectly ground fresh coffee!
3245
I don't know what the running rpm speed is for this grinder, but I can tell you that it runs super smooth. You turn it on and it winds up like a jet engine... but no shake, no wobble, no shimmy, nothing. It's smooth and powerful. When you finish and turn it off it will run free for at least a full minute. If you need a good grinder, you won't go wrong. I try to buy the best tools on the market and keep them for life. This grinder fits the bill. Best of luck. *Try googling the specs on the grinder or download a manual.