Is the container that holds the grinds plastic or glass? And is it messy?
1677460
It's Plastic, but it did such a poor job of grinding _ I got rid of it.... couldn't even give it away
1677461
Same as another commenter. I coarse grind, so there's fine powder-like grinds that stick to lid, that I tap into the sink. Even at the maximum amount to grind, the container is filled just below the lip, so there isn't any spillage, and I have very little mess (if any).
1677462
Plastic. Not too messy. Static causes some finer granules to stick so I tap it over the sink.
1439522
It's just salt... There shouldn't be any problem with grinders unless they are cheap plastic grinding wheels. It's no harder than typical table salt
671444
The clear container jar is Glass. The black lid on top and the black base are plastic. It is sturdy and easy to handle. I really like it and it works for my needs perfectly.
862192
The coffee grounds go in the portafilter (the thing with a black plastic handle). The basket itself, where the grounds go, is stainless steel.
345630
It's there, the chamber holds 15g of ground material FYI. I love mine, wear rubber gloves when grinding large amounts for maximum grip. Never put in a dishwasher!!!
1629070
Mine is glass, it has nice plastic that protects the glass but the coffee is made in the glass part.
2062570
The grinder basket (for grinding grain/coffee/spices/etc.) is plastic. I have no idea if it is BPA-free, but as it isn't heated, it shouldn't be an issue. The baskets used for making milks/pastes (in other words, the ones subject to heat) are metal.
1590925
No, It's just the grinder. As was mentioned, not great for fine work, but works well for what it was designed to do, fast material removal.
724084
This is my first grinder, but I would say cleaning is not that difficult. I rinse out the grinder part and then wipe it down with a rag.
1794283
The container is glass and the twisting top appears to be plastic. Now it's called a ceramic fine mill, so I believe the top cover includes the ceramic mechanism which grinds the salt. I use it for milling unaltered, unbleached salt and I'm very satisfied. You might want to check with the manufacturer if you want to be absolutely certain. I hope that helps.
348281
Mine is full of pepper so I can't tell you about the insides except that otherwise, this thing is metal from top to bottom. I would expect that the grinder is either metal or ceramic but I have never looked. There is no opening in the top, either glass or plastic. It's solid metal. Maybe you are seeing a reflection? I am not sure what you are seeing. Chrome from top to bottom with the little brass nut on top. Very sturdy. Has served me very well.
500124
My take:The two grinder dishes are made of steel.The blade is made of steel.The shaft, probably of steel and aluminum.The over all case is aluminum.I have full confidence the grinder will hold up heavy use.Aluminum versus steel is no issue as far as I know now.Plastic versus Chefs Choice metal is a no brainer for me. Go for the metal. Go for Chefs Choice.
1864607
No mess. Usually cover the top with my hand while grinding. It is hard to adjust the grind setting as ther is not a good gauge. However it will grind any level from expresso to drip etc. hope this helps. It is a great little grinder.
24429
The two plastic containers, one that holds beans and the other the ground coffee, are removable and easily washed. I tap the outer housing after each use to loosen any beans or ground coffee that may be left after processing. The outer housing requires a damp cloth to keep it shiny and dust free. It grinds to desired texture quickly. I've had no problems in over a year and am very pleased with this product. Very good for price range.
278677
The grinder itself is a composite material, not metal. It's adjustable and when it was new it did grind peppercorns and rock salt into a powder. I found with age that the adjustment didn't hold and I'd have to reset it.
2066534
Hi Mark....I bought but do not recommend this grinder. It is plastic, very light weight, and I cannot get it to do the extra fine grind. I installed as per the manual, and only later found the yellow paper advising to ignore the directions, as this could break a piece of the plastic. Unfortunately I only saw this after the small plastic piece broke. As Amazon gets this from another supplier, they do not stand behind this product. I have the Breville burr grinder and love it!
254003
I agree that the manufacturer should be consulted on this answer. I also agree that the grass isn't in contact with the plastic that long, but it is still strained through the plastic casing. I've used a comparable stainless steel grinder and been dissatisfied with the difficulty of straining the grass through it, so I still recommend the plastic unit.