Are there different grinding settings?
1091004
Yes, the coarseness is adjustable. Adjusting nut is on the top, and can be turned by finger.
1065310
The settings for grinding are 2,4,6,8 and 10 cups. If you put in enough water for one cup and set it on two for grinding it might be a little strong.
1723354
Just to clarify you pulse the on/off switch -- therefore you don't hold it "longer" for a finer grind, you simply grind it again until you reach the consistency you want. It's a blade grinder so there are no settings like on a burr grinder.
1783269
I do 18g on a medium grind (7 clicks from tightest setting) and it doesn't take more than a minute. I can time it next time I use it.EDIT 9/18/14: I timed it and 18g took 60 seconds.
1501816
The grinder comes "set" and you have to loosen it a bit (read in a posting when I was buying it) to even use it. You should be able to set it super fine and may want to grind it twice. I'm still happy with it.
215825
No - unfortunately, there are no settings for this so you just have to hold the top down to grind it as much as you want or as little as you want.
1478414
It depends on how fine you are grinding. The smaller grinds take a little longer. But either way a minute or two.
519568
Yes, it only has one functional setting when grinding. You control coarse to fine by length of time you depress grind switch.
1247525
I have found the link below helpful on the grind setting for each method. I tweak it based on my liking and coffee properties.http://www.thecoffeechaser.com/a-guide-to-grinding-your-beans/
658638
Shake the unit while grinding (or pause & flip it over & back after a couple of seconds). The grounds will be much more even.
1972010
Yes you can adjust the grind level. It's very simple. It takes a few minutes of trial and error to find the grind you need. It would take less than 5 minutes to grind enough coffee for two small cups.
721988
it's not very hard, but not terribly easy either -- just be sure to press it down before turning. as far as i know, it doesn't need to be grinding when you turn it... in fact, I have only tuned it when NOT grinding and it works just fine.
2258498
Seems to me it grinds only, but it adjusts to fine or coarse. Maybe the fine setting is the "crush"?but it works great.
775196
Trial and error is the best method. Try a little grind at either extreme, then hit the halfway mark. Try a grind there...then adjust up or down depending on what works best for your preferences, and the beans you are using.
828920
Thanks for responding, I don't think I'm going to find a machine that does what I want. Back to grinding by hand!
1670580
Hello Brian,Not sure what the difference between the two. The one I bought is fantastic for the price. Very sturdy construction, and is adjustable grind settings. Still going strong.
396196
http://mercantilestation2.com/#!/Grinding-Plates/c/4363008/offset=0&sort;=normal