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Questions tagged [grinder]

A grinding machine, often shortened to grinder, is any of various tools or machines used for grinding coffee beans.

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Which type of coffee grinder is the quietest?

Perhaps my question should be "What is the best type of grinder to use at my desk if I work in a cubicle and use a French Press?". I have tried finding decibel measurements on Amazon's website, but most of the coffee grinders listed don't specify…
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Blade grinders: any advantage over burr grinders besides cost?

There are many blade grinders in the market, and they are usually cheaper than burr grinders. I've almost always heard and read that burr grinders are the best choice for most of coffee preparations. So, is there any advantage —besides cost— for…
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How do I stop my Hario Skerton from squeaking when I grind beans?

My Hario Skerton is very new, and has recently developed a squeak (like scratching a black board, but less soul piercing) that is only present when I grind beans. It's irritating, but also mildly concerning. Should it be squeaky? And how do I…
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Is there a difference between a manual and an automatic grinder?

Is there any notifiable difference between coffee beans grinder by an automatic grinder or a manual grinder like a hand-crank? I see many people to swear on their manual grinder (me too) but I'm curious if there may be some difference. In many…
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Is my new Baratza Virtuoso producing too many fines?

I just received a new Baratza Virtuoso - the first automatic coffee grinder I've ever owned. Every single review I've read said it's exceptional grinder, and produces very few fines, which I understand are detrimental to the quality of the coffee…
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How can I calibrate my Hario grinder?

I have a hand-held Hario grinder, like this: The grind is adjusted by twisting a little knob underneath the black upper part. It's very hard to know when you're twisting it how far between the two endpoints you are, since it overturns in both…
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Are ghost-burr grinders better than conical burrs?

I would like to know if ghost/crushing burrs produce better particle uniformity than conical burr grinders. Ghost burrs are particularly not so popular in the US, but some notable brands are from Fuji Royal in Japan, and some steel-manufacturing…
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Are high-end cone grinders adjustable?

I switched from a modestly priced blade grinder to a moderately priced cone grinder because the results were inconsistent (some very fine powder and some only fragmented beans mixed with usable grounds). Will I have more consistency and control if…
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Different grinding size for boil coffee and coffee maker?

Is there any significant difference between the ideal grinding size for a drip coffee maker and for immersion (boiled) coffee? When whole beans is not an alternative in a store, you often have the choice between coffee ground for a drip coffee…
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Changing Coffee makes me change grinder level

I have a Gaggia Classic with Grinder Rancilio Rocky. Last week, I changed coffee in my grinder, and now, coffee flow is very low. I had to change 3 level of grinder for my new coffee... Why Grinder level is coffee bean dependent?
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Grinder reassembly: should I grease the gearbox?

I have a Bodum Bistro grinder that I bought used a couple of months ago, and have been fairly impressed with. It started making a horrible gear-grinding noise today, after getting a very small, very hard bean stuck in the burrs. Being…
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What manual grinders are good

I already have an old rok grinder and I want to upgrade it, but I am not sure what manual grinders are good. The characteristics that I am looking for are mainly: Consistency of grains and general durability. Most grinders has the handle at top and…
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Blade grinder vs. single mug?

For "utility" coffee drinking, I temporarily need to grind coffee with something as inexpensive as possible, and would prefer something with a motor. My understanding is that fresh beans ground with a blade grinder at brewing time will still be…
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What mechanism in premium manual coffee grinders allows coffee grounds to come out uniform?

I'm researching the difference between premium manual grinders and cheap manual grinders. In simple language, what is the 'technology' that allows for consistent grounds on premium grinders that the cheaper ones lack?
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Can the MahlKoenig EK43 be calibrated coarser?

We just got in our new EK43; When we dial in to highest grind size (11 on our dial), it is much finer than what I would normally use for French Press, or even for Chemex or automatic drip. Here are some pictures of grounds around a penny, to compare…
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