Is this model a conical burr grinder?
478560
I wish that it were. No, this is a circular grinding stone and steel cutters. It does a decent job with the different grinds but is NOT for the burr grinder purist.
478561
This is not a burr grinder. It is an impeller grinder masquerading as a burr grinder.broke after 1 month
805344
I am not sure because this is a manual burr I'd like to say that it's a wheel burr grinder.
2236208
I have not tried it, but I would think the way it is built that you should be able to accomplish that. This grinder has several grind settings and does a great job. I am very pleased with it since I purchased it.
247281
I did not find it to grind consistsnty. Too much variation per batch. This was not my experience with it's previous model. I retired the new one and got the Japenese hand crank conical burr. From Hario $42. Beautiful grind. Slow. Take the Zen Approach!
651684
Hi, I have the same grinder and have never had that problem. If you haven't done this already, remove the collet completely, check for any burrs inside and try your bit in it off the grinder. If it still doesn't fit, perhaps the bit isn't the right size? All the 1/4 inch burrs I've bought have worked well in mine. Sorry I can't be of more help.
1581596
I'm not sure about that. I do know they make a blade coffee grinder, but if you can afford it go with the burr grinders which provide a more uniform grind and options of grind size which not only can affect the bitterness of the coffee, but the device you are using (ie espresso, or press). On this grinder, other than the fact that I have to shake coffee beans off the ledges, has continued to be rock solid for me. I hope this answers your question.
1153147
The bowl, cover and grinding mechanism are round. The body of the grinder is slightly oval.
1943655
Both the top and bottom knobs are smooth. The bottom knob has small circular indicators to represent the size of the grind and these appear to be etched into the metal but again it is a smooth not indented surface. The only indentations are on the sides of the upper grinder for the purpose of providing a better gripping surface. It really is an excellent device.
1732656
I think so. No need if you have a burr grinder of your own or have it ground at store
65722
It will indeed. Please be mindful that the volume you can place in it is limited; it certainly more attractive than an electric burr grinder.
396977
Nah it is not a proper grind because the form is crooked. it looks a bit like a hollow grind but it is is wavey
1779468
It doesn't operate with blades -that's the whole point. Instead, it has ceramic conical burr grinders.
809369
If you want a coarse grind, this grinder can do it. You can recalibrate it to grind coarser than it does out of the box, but that is very easy to do and is documented in the manual. I suggest that you turn the knob to #1 and try it. If it is not coarse enough for you, use a 5/32" allen wrench to remove the screw from the knob, and turn the white adjuster to the left a little (two clicks), then replace the knob. Grind consistency is excellent with this grinder. To counter claims that the grinder spills grounds: I use a small rubber mallet to tap the grinder body and I don't have any problem. (Put a piece of tape on the grinder body to protect it from marring.) Almost any coffee grinder will be messy--even commercial ones. When cleaning the grinder, check that the two allen screws in the back of the grind adjuster are screwed firmly into the threaded holes. Tighten them with the 5/32" allen wrench. Mine had worked out (it caused no damage), but they haven't loosened since I tightened them.
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
1107142
Yes! Works great with one issue. We have the little brown/greed/red plastic ones. (Not metal) They do give you one of theirs though (a little better design too). The issue is that this grinder always grinds too much, even on setting "1". So you have to stop it manually after 5/6 seconds. If you don't mind that, it's a lot easier than refilling those from a bag.
1950162
the model i had you could NOT use it. also it was not dependable to grind all the beans in the hopper besides being very loud. I returned it after 1 week.
1685033
Yes... There is a dial at the bottom of each side that can be turned to either grind finer or more coarse.