Well constructed... can't adjust the coarseness of the grind
932220
I really love this pepper mill. It is attractive, fairly rugged, and I found it easy to operate with one or two hands. The mill does not have the ability to adjust for coarseness, however, so if you are looking for a very fine or extra coarse pepper you should look elsewhere. It provides a medium coarse grind similar to the middle setting on the motorized Peugeot grinders. Enjoy!
1669203
I've had this grinder for a few weeks now.  It replaced my antique grinder.  I love the ceramic burrs, the crank is easy to use(I have arthritis in my hands), and the glass storage jar is perfect.

My only con is how the grinder is adjusted.  You have to take off the handle, raise the lock key, and then adjust the grinder, and put everything back together.  I wish they had gone with the "old style, of using two bolts to lock in the adjustment setting.  The current design can be a real pain if you are trying to make adjustments to your grind.

That said, I do love the ease of taking it apart for cleaning.  I love the build quality, and would buy it again, and recommend this to others.
4801763
This set of salt and pepper mills is supposed to be capable of a wide range of grinds. In our experience, the grinds are quite limited in range compared with other mills. We are a couple with different tastes in salt and pepper grinds, and while other mill sets can give us both very fine and very coarse grinds, this one  contrary to its description  cannot give us each what we want and what we have gotten from other sets, some of which are considerably less expensive than this set. Part of the problem may be the way adjustments are made. This set makes adjustments by loosening or tightening the pegs on the top which hold the units together; there is no way to see how tight or loose the setting is or how that corresponds to what degree of fineness or coarseness. This is in contrast to the more successful (in our experience) sets which have dedicated settings clearly marked and apparently connected to the actual grind mechanism.
4777572
I would probably love this if I could change the setting....  for $40. I expected to be able to do different grinds, but won't move off current setting and there are NO INSTRUCTIONS just lots of info I don't need in many languages....  very unhappy and frustrated
177706
Seems well made and does allow adjustment from very fine to very coarse. Problem is that the adjustment will not stay set. The adjustment loosens as you use it and the grind varies from where it was set to a courser grind. The adjustment wheel needs improvement. I am going to try to add a lock nut or such to set it where I prefer and then not change it.
493045
It was great at fine grinds out of the box, but pretty bad with course grounds. I upgraded it using that $10 round part and that did wonders for the course stuff. Now it's great. Hario is now selling a "plus" version of this that has that fix already, but I could only find it from Japanese and British companies, not on Amazon.
1972797
The Hairo coffee mill seems to be well-made of high-quality materials: glass, stainless steel, polypropylene and ceramic. There is a silicone sleeve that helps hold it in place on the counter top as you crank the grinder. It takes longer than expected to grind the beans, so be prepared to do some grinding (about 30-45 seconds for enough for two cups of coffee). The grind adjustment is a nut with six spokes, which is locked in place once set so it cannot drift. My only complaint is that the instructions give no indication of settings for different grinds. Here are my recommendations: Start with the adjusting nut all the way down (clockwise), then back off the nut, counting the spokes as you do. Two spokes: very fine (pulverized); four spokes: fine, for paper filter; six spokes: medium, for mesh filter; eight spokes: coarse, for French press. Of course YMMV, as they say, but this will give you an idea of how to start. Incidentally, all parts may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
2777786
I really like this grinder. The 4 stars comes from the fact it did not come with any instructions. It is pretty intuitive on how to use, but it would have been nice to know I was using it right, eg setting the grinders for desired grind size. Some information on the different grind sizes and there function with different types of brewing methods would be helpful. Also, for cleaning purposes, I could see it being confusing trying to take the thing apart and put it back together again. Put a nice set if directions in there and it would get 5 stars.

As far as performance goes, I think you have to realize the limitations of manual grinders like these. One, you are NOT going to get the perfect grind, ie there is some variation in grind size. But it does give you pretty good control over the grind size and that's better than any of those blade grinders out there, especially if you are trying to get a coarse grind for a french press brew or similar type of brew. Two, it takes a lot of work. The grind size definitely matters when it comes to time. If you're doing a really coarse grind it'll take a minute. If you are doing a really fine grind, it can take up to 5 minutes. And trust me, 5 minutes of grinding is not fun. Other than that, this grinder functions as advertised. The build quality seems really good. My only complaint about the grinder it self is that it is hard to hold while grinding. I end up having to switch hands halfway through because the hand griping the body of the grinder gets tired. Not too much an issue for me, but I could see someone older having trouble gripping the grinder. Perhaps if they put some rubber grip strips on the body it would help.

I purchased this product at a discounted price in return for my evaluation & honest/unbiased review.
3732548
I really do like this grinder, but I also don't have anything to compare it to, as this is my first grinder. I have gone from a Keurig, to pre-ground coffee in a french press, to hand-ground in a Ninja coffee system. While I haven't found my coffee nirvana, I do like the flavor of fresh ground, as well as the ritual of grinding the beans each morning. I only drink one cup of coffee per day, so I want it to be perfect. This grinder seems to be of very good quality, and the silicone bottom and lid are a nice touch. I am pretty frustrated by the grinding sprocket constantly popping off during grinding, and wish there was a fix for that. Overall, I am pleased with this product.

Edit: I'm almost too embarrassed to add this. It seems I was doing it wrong. I was putting on the handle, and then the sprocket on top. Nope, not how it works! Put the sprocket down first, and then the handle...and that ingenious little bend in it keeps it from ever popping off when you grind. Once I figured this out, the grind has been perfect.
1511330
Great for fine grinding, well built and sturdy, my problem is that the burrs are loose in the coarser grinds and the girnd is not consistent throughout.  With that aside this is a great little grinder, probably better for pour over and Escpresso than for Drip.
2921508
I bought this mill from a reputable store and was impressed with the volume of grinding that it did. However,it would not adjust to the other settings. After a month or so it quit grinding pepper all together. I have sent it to the company for repair or replacement. We'll see if the lifetime guarantee is for real.
UPDATE: The guarantee is as advertised. I have received either an identical mill or my old one repaired as good as new. William Bounds does back their products.
4902696
These are quite nice and the quality is good. To clear some confusion on adjusting the grind see my two photos posted here. Basically turn the black dial to raise or lower the ceramic grinding mechanism. Photo(s) show it raised and lowered. Easy as that.
666059
This grinder is well made and delivers on a range of grinds - coarse to fine. Do not underestimate the amount of cranking you have to do to get one dose of coffee out of this thing. It's a total chore. Gave 4 stars because I haven't had it long enough to assess it's longevity. If it lasts, it will deserve a 5.
1206895
I am editing my original review.
Initially, I think the grinding burrs were froze up.  After 5 minutes of difficult grinding  I was no where near having enough coffee grounds for 1 cup of coffee; the beans just spun  around in the top.  After a great deal of frustration, I took the screw on the bottom right off the grinder and wiggled the handle, and something loosened up in inside the grinder part. I put the screw back on...put a few beans in, and turned the handle SLOWLY.  It turned easily. Beans dropped down and were ground. Next, I put in a tablespoon of beans; turned the handle counter clockwise a  1/2 turn, then clockwise about 3 turns, slowly, and could feel the beans being ground; another 1/2 turn counter clockwise to "clear" the bottom and allow more beans to drop; then clockwise another 3 turns or so.  In about 2 minutes I had a tablespoon of freshly ground coffee.
I change my rating from 1 star to 3 stars.
923360
this is a great grinder for the price, i think there is a design flaw in the crank though. it seems that the crank is made of aluminum and the bolt of steel which is causing the handle to "widen out" and it slips off often when grinding coffee.
257547
Well built awesome styling but pepper an be tough to grind with one finger
2916259
I like the robust build and small size, but it's pretty difficult to hold still while you're grinding. Not impossible at all mind you, but a few small modifications could have made it MUCH easier to concentrate on just cranking the handle - so you didn't need to worry about holding the base so firmly to prevent spilling. I looked at a lot of grinder reviews and this one seemed to be the highest quality construction, but I'm definitely going to build my own stabilizing device for it. It's just a pity on this one point because otherwise it's awesome!