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Mad Dawg · 05-30-2009, 05:29 AM

I wasn't heading, Aaron. I was resisting.

Look, as James says, all burr grinders are not created equal. Good, low-speed burr grinders are not CHEAP, at least as far as I know, but getting one would be a good investment nonetheless. I've been using my Solis Maestro Plus (which I got for about $130) for close to 5 years now. I don't regret the expense one bit.

Nor did I pitch my blade grinder - it's great for whole spices.

mealstrom · 05-30-2009, 08:22 PM

DAMN! Tonight I was roasting the last of my regular coffee (got plenty of decaf left). The first batch went off great, but the last 2 I got distracted each time and ended up roasting one for about 20 minutes and the other for about 30 minutes. Needless to say they're wasted at this point. I have about 2 pots of regular left, but I'm going to have to buy some more pretty soon since I just burned the shit out of the ones I had left.

H311oLHD · 05-30-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mealstrom

DAMN! Tonight I was roasting the last of my regular coffee (got plenty of decaf left). The first batch went off great, but the last 2 I got distracted each time and ended up roasting one for about 20 minutes and the other for about 30 minutes. Needless to say they're wasted at this point. I have about 2 pots of regular left, but I'm going to have to buy some more pretty soon since I just burned the shit out of the ones I had left.

Rich, you really gotta stop watchin porn while you roast!

mealstrom · 05-30-2009, 10:36 PM

If that was the case I would have been done with 10 minutes to spare.

casual · 05-31-2009, 07:38 AM

Anyone have experience with hand cranked burr grinders/coffee mills? I have a plate grain grinder that works ok for grain and was always interested in a manual coffee mill, just never bought one.

Dang man, did your beans catch on fire?

Mad Dawg · 05-31-2009, 11:04 AM

Grain mills are designed to turn wheat into flour. I don't know how coarse you can make them go, but I kind of think that wouldn't work for anything but espresso or Turkish coffee.

I've heard good things about Zassenhaus hand coffee grinders. the only negative being that they're rather a lot of work. They supposedly work very well, though.

I've certainly turned beans into charcoal before - 45 minutes in an Original Poppery will do that. Don't know if flames were involved or not, as I (obviously) wasn't watching the roast.

dylanh · 06-01-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by casual

Anyone have experience with hand cranked burr grinders/coffee mills? I have a plate grain grinder that works ok for grain and was always interested in a manual coffee mill, just never bought one.

Dang man, did your beans catch on fire?

The folks over at coffeegeek.com rave about the remanufactured vintage hand mills at Orphan Espresso. They're around $70 and according to the folks who bought them, if Orphan says they'll grind for espresso, they'll work like a charm. Plus they're vintage and some are quite cool looking.
Here's the link:

http://www.orphanespresso.com/index....dex&Path=29_36

I'm too lazy myself.

dylan

05-30-2009, 05:29 AM	#151
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	I wasn't heading, Aaron. I was resisting. Look, as James says, all burr grinders are not created equal. Good, low-speed burr grinders are not CHEAP, at least as far as I know, but getting one would be a good investment nonetheless. I've been using my Solis Maestro Plus (which I got for about $130) for close to 5 years now. I don't regret the expense one bit. Nor did I pitch my blade grinder - it's great for whole spices. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

05-31-2009, 07:38 AM	#155
casual Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck in a cube, man!! Posts: 4,138	Anyone have experience with hand cranked burr grinders/coffee mills? I have a plate grain grinder that works ok for grain and was always interested in a manual coffee mill, just never bought one. Dang man, did your beans catch on fire? __________________ Scot

05-31-2009, 11:04 AM	#156
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Grain mills are designed to turn wheat into flour. I don't know how coarse you can make them go, but I kind of think that wouldn't work for anything but espresso or Turkish coffee. I've heard good things about Zassenhaus hand coffee grinders. the only negative being that they're rather a lot of work. They supposedly work very well, though. I've certainly turned beans into charcoal before - 45 minutes in an Original Poppery will do that. Don't know if flames were involved or not, as I (obviously) wasn't watching the roast. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

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05-30-2009, 08:22 PM	#152
mealstrom Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 8,451	DAMN! Tonight I was roasting the last of my regular coffee (got plenty of decaf left). The first batch went off great, but the last 2 I got distracted each time and ended up roasting one for about 20 minutes and the other for about 30 minutes. Needless to say they're wasted at this point. I have about 2 pots of regular left, but I'm going to have to buy some more pretty soon since I just burned the shit out of the ones I had left.

05-30-2009, 10:36 PM	#154
mealstrom Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 8,451	If that was the case I would have been done with 10 minutes to spare.