Is this grinder super easy to use? For someone who doesn't have strong hands? I want to grind Himalayan sea salt.
1099625
Yes. Very easy and several different grinding sizes. Best of all, you turn it upside down to grind, so salt isn't left on the table when you set it correct side up, which is the case with most grinders.
1099626
Yes it is very easy to use, I don't have strong hands either and I have no trouble at all with this grinder.
1099627
Yes. It requires very little effort. My six and seven year old use it without issue.
1099628
I would say having used other grinders that it's not exceptionally easy but average. There is some twisting involved. Hope that helps. It works well.
1099629
Yes very easy to use, to fill and to adjust coarseness but the mechanism at the very top showed visible rust soon after purchase.
2127026
Dear A. Rosenberg, I also live in a humid climate, (Paraguay, South America) and this is the best salt grinder I have found. I have my sea salt brought from France and although it is humid from origin my OXO grinder always works. I hope this answers your question
2084053
If you want very fine salt, you should probably buy a grinder. The grains aren't huge -- not as large as some Celtic sea salt grains that I've seen -- but the salt definitely does not have the powdery quality of table salt. There is also a bit of moisture in the bag, so the grains occasionally form small clumps. This is my favorite salt, BTW! I don't have plans on using any other salt in the near future!
1765311
No it's very easy. just dial in the grind size and turn the knob on the right and it starts griding. depending how many cups you are trying to brew and how strong it only takes a few second. the see thru bin on the front can hold alot of ground coffee. i usually grind a little more than i need just in case i want more coffee. Best grinder for the price, performance for the home. i hope this helps
778490
You can adjust it to grind at different degrees of coarseness, and it is very consistent at whatever degree you choose. It is smaller than I expected, but otherwise very nice. I prefer it to the electric grinder when I am making less than a full pot. It takes too long to use for a full pot since you have to refill it 3 or 4 times.
2104648
I only have the pepper grinder, but it has the best grind adjustment capability of any grinder I have seen. I would have to believe the salt grinder would be equally adjustable.
1465186
I had trouble too opening mine at first. You open them by unscrewing/twisting off the caps at the opposite end from the grinding device. It took a little patience because they're tightly inserted and fit down over the metal post inside that's part of the grinder assembly. I seem to remember that I took a very thin knife blade to do some gently prying between the glass and the cap to get it started. It's a very nice little set, very handy and small for taking your salt/pepper with you for things like picnics, travelling, etc.
2236207
I haven't tried to use finer salt. I've only used larger grain salt. I'm not sure this would be a a good idea since the grains are already small and may "gum" up the grinder. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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.
870066
The Celtic salt is often wet in the bag, and is soft, so it does not work well in a grinder. If you plan to use a salt grinder, choose the dry, hard Himalayan.
434983
it is course. Doesn't matter when you put it in stuff that you are cooking. We used a mortar and pestle to grind it to put on food. Sort of a nice touch to hand grind your own salt.
986258
It's the best grinder I have ever owned. I never used it for rice but have ground allspice which is quite hard. One key thing to note is that you need to pulse with it instead of steady grind.
1661997
In my experience...the answer would be NO...I tried to set this grinder to grind fine; if it's possible I sure couldn't figure out how to set this grinder on anything that would change it to grind salt crystals smaller at all..
637952
This is a great grinder but it does take a little bit of dexterity and finesse to turn. I would recommend an electric (automatic) grinder for someone with arthritis.
413513
I wouldn't want to use this little grinder on anything harder than a steamed fruit or veggie. I had some raw green beans that I was trying to grind and it took forever and my arm got tired. Once I steamed the green beans until soft, it was easy and quick.
2084052
The salt is quite coarse - more like Kosher salt. I would suggest trying it out first and then buying a grinder if necessary
844185
I would probably do that. I filled mine with salt from Vietnam, not oven-dried, and it was too soft for this grinder and kept getting stuck. I eventually mixed with sea salt before figuring out you need to oven dry.