Good grinder, but it ain't wrench free
921461
This is a great budget grinder. I used it with a diamond wheel to cut out grout on about 40 sf of floor tile. Put it through the wringer at load with lots of dust for a few hours and had no trouble. I've cut several other large pieces of metal, pipes, etc. Works like a charm. Bearings are a bit noisy but it doesn't seem to cause a problem.

I do NOT think this is "wrench free" as DeWalt claims. It includes a wrench and the instructions do not explain how to remove the wheel without a wrench. I don't think it can be done. (Please post and tell me how if it can!) My other complaint is that the instructions are terrible, like all DeWalt instructions. It's so confusing to try to figure out what applies to this model and what does not, what is the right type of wheel, when a separate guard not included might be needed, etc.
1353270
For a hand grinder, it does a very good job. From a fine grind for moka pot to a coarse grind for french press, it does very well. This is my second grinder; the first I returned due to the connector tabs cracking as mentioned in other reviews. What I think is that if you grind with the grinder resting on the counter or other hard surface, the downward force while grinding will cause the tabs to break. However, after 4+ months of every day use, while holding the grinder in the air in one hand and grinding with the other, I've had no problems.
2578242
Took this out of the box and would tend to agree with the other reviews:  construction is very good and it looks like it would do the job perfectly.  One problem, it won't fit my grinder.  Sure, it will go on, but even with screws adjusted all the way down it is still too high in it's profile to allow my grinding wheel to turn.  I have a brand new Hitachi 7" grinder.  Since I was on a job and needed a solution, I went to home depot, whitecap (an industrial supply in our area) and at least 5 pawn shops looking for something that would fit it.  Looks like the only brand (that I could find) is Bosch.  Guess what, Bosch makes a dust muzzle specifically for its grinder, so I wouldn't buy this one anyway.  The dustbuddy won't fit a Milwaukee, DeWalt, or Makita either.  Just beware.
3857361
Update:
I posted a review because the grinder mechanism broke when I tried to adjust it.  The seller responded by sending me a new grinder mechanism without me even contacting them and mentioned that the mechanism had a lifetime warranty.  We like the grinders and if they will replace a defective mechanism so promptly, that is a game changer for me.  The other mill works fine. For the price, this is a good grinder especially given their warranty and that they actually stand behind the product.

original review:
Not durable enough to justify the price. I can buy salt in grinders that last longer. The adjustment for coarseness of the grind just snapped off. The makes the entire thing useless. Pick a grinder that is better quality even if it is more expensive.
1793055
It's an alright grinder and for the price, you really can't go wrong. On the plus side, it's a beautiful piece and does exactly what it's supposed to. Unfortunately, issues with the threading make putting it back together difficult. Also, dense/moist herb doesn't get ground up as fine as I would like, but I'll see once it dries out a bit if that improves. Overall, pretty happy with my purchase.
4759225
Crazy. It comes with an Allen wrench but does not mention how to use it in the instructions or why you have it. The locking nut looks like you can use a spanner for it and I assume you can. Two of the holes in the locking nut fit the Allen wrench. You place the Allen wrench short side in, hold the locking button at the top of the angle grinder (other side from the wheel) and then pull the Allen wrench clockwise to tighten. Opposite to loosen.

When I read the description, I thought the grinder came with a 5/8 nut that you could use a regular wrench as they don't mention the wrench is an Allen wrench.

Instruction book and product description could be more informative. Other than that it is an angle grinder that is good. A blunt tool that does the job.
3671827
This grinder, as far as hand grinders go, works pretty well for finer grinds. However, for coarser grinds - like those used for a French press, you will find an irregular mix of fines mixed with boulders. This is because there is nothing that keeps the inner and outer burrs concentrically aligned. So, as you adjust for a coarser grind, you increase the "wiggle" between the two burrs - causing a wider range of sizes.

Additionally, as you use the grinder the plastic support for the shaft is continually reamed by the adjusting threads, making the supporting hole larger and larger as time goes by. I don't understand why they would position the support for the shaft right over the threads.

I can't recommend this grinder. Find one that has the support to keep the burrs concentric and is made of materials that are less prone to wear.
4879325
This was my first foray into grinding coffee, and so far I'm pretty happy! Grinding espresso takes FOREVER with this, but for regular coffee grounds, it's actually pretty quick if you're making single serve portions. The grinds are as even as an expensive electric grinder if the burrs are aligned properly.

Speaking of which, the one major problem I had with the grinder is that the smaller burr WASN'T assigned when I first got it, and in fact had a pretty major defect in manufacturing. Long story short, after buying needle nose pliers and working on the alignment for a couple of hours, it FINALLY worked as advertised. Apparently this is a common problem.

Also, you really NEED to buy the optional stabilizer if you want good coffee grinds. If you are just getting this for espresso, you'll be fine without it.
628208
The grinder itself works perfectly...a little hard to grind if you overstuff. My only problem...the hand crank broke after several uses.
4544118
Great little coffee grinder. I didn't want a motorized one so I don't wake my girlfriend in the morning. Sure, it's a little annoying sometimes when you want coffee and have to grind, but it's not a big deal. Everything disassembles, cleans easily, and the quality is good.

Update 8/31/16: The gear-shaped nut that locks in or adjusts the grind level has disappeared after washing dishes. That's an error on my part, but this major issue is nobody seems to carry this piece other than Hario's Japanese site, which only ships in Japan. It's basically rendered this thing useless. I originally rated it 5 stars, but taking off one because of the total lack of replacement parts forcing me to buy a new one for one little nut.

Update 10/2016: I contacted Hario's Japanese site who got back to me a month later. The replacement nut would be $3 + $2 shipping. A couple weeks prior, I went to Home Depot, found regular metric nuts, and they work fine as a replacement. No need for a $5 part. That said, if this ever has a major failure, I'm admitting defeat and going to upgrade to an electric burr grinder because I'm starting to get tired of cranking.

Update 7/2017: As much as I like this grinder, I got tired of manually grinding every couple days and upgraded to a Cuisinart DBM-8. It's grinds pretty well (I think this hand grinder may slightly top it for grind quality) but now I'm done grinding in 30 seconds instead of 5-10 minutes, and the DBM-8 only takes about a minute to clean after each use.
2600793
I originally rated this grinder as 5 stars but recently the same plastic piece that others have posted pictures of has now broken on mine as well.  The grinder is unusable without this cheap plastic piece.  You can purchase a replacement piece from their website for about $4, but if you have to buy that part every few months the grinder suddenly becomes the most expensive grinder on the market,  with the added inconvenience of having to purchase spare parts and being without a grinder until it arrives.

Update: I contacted the company through their website and they sent me a free replacement part within days.  Very good customer service,  I'll keep this grinder as a backup
2451848
Size is great and grinds nicely. The threading is off and it's hard to screw the top piece sometimes.
2107863
Good grinder IF (and that's a big IF) you can keep it working.  We are now on our 2nd grinder (returned the first) and we have had to take it apart and repair it repeatedly.  I would not recommend this - it's too costly and the internal components are plastic.  We've had to call customer service to get replacement parts - which they happily sent.  However, they said that they purposely make the parts plastic so that they break (yes, you are reading this correctly) and do not do damage to the other more expensive components internally if a rock gets into the coffee beans.  I've been grinding and making coffee for YEARS and have never found a ROCK in my coffee beans.  What can I say?  If you never move the dial to change the grind you might be ok.  We tend to go from espresso to french press grind...but isn't this the purpose of a better grinder?  Won't be purchasing this one again.
3701311
The top of the grinder separates from the bottom and makes it difficult to pickup. Shugru putty (or any epoxy putty) fixed it in a jiff. I own three and use them every single day. With the fix the oldest one has held up for close to 6 years. Works to grind fresh pepper.
2905070
I like the size of this and it produces good, consistent grinds. I'd love to give it five stars, but it has two major flaws.
1: The top nut tightens against the bottom of the mill burr, which is pretty normal, but the adjustment mechanism on this model results in constant adjusting of the nut in order for the mill to turn freely.
2: the wood band used to adjust the grind size is thin & fragile, and even getting a little bit wet can cause it to swell and break; an unfortunate scenario that just occurred to this one the day after it arrived. If you get this mill, don't ever set it anywhere that might get exposed to water.
3789112
I considered the Capresso and the Breville and decided to get the Breville because it took up less counter space, though it was slightly more expensive.  It does a great job grinding coffee beans and the fineness of the grind is adjustable, so overall I am happy.  It also is a nice looking piece of kitchen equipment.

The flaw is that the container into which the ground coffee falls is made of a plastic from which the grind does not release easily.  I don't know if it is static or something else, but I find myself tapping the container to try to get the coffee out, and I never get it all.  There must be some material that could have been used that would have worked better.  Also, this container does seem a bit flimsy, and I'm careful not to drop it, because it looks as if it might break easily.
4909701
The adjustable wheel on the grinder spins open as I grind. No matter how fine I set it initially, it winds up on a very coarse ground setting after only a few turns of the handle. Is there a fix for this? Is it something wrong with this specific item or a design flaw?

The grinder was missing the locking pin and I contacted Cuissential and they offered to send one no problem. The grinder now grinds without coming loose. It's a simple grinder but not as efficient as an electric one. But for a manual grinder on the go it works.  So if you're used to an electric one then this may not be the grinder for you.