Grinder question

12-05-2013, 08:44 PM

Why the need for an uber costly grinder when many inexpensive blade grinders can grind as fine as you would want?
RR

SvilleKid · 12-05-2013, 09:16 PM

Better consistency of the grind. And there are many medium cost burr grinders (around $50-75) that will do adequate for the majority of users.

MarkinAZ · 12-05-2013, 10:01 PM

I have a Mr. Coffee grinder Rob which works just fine for me. I set it at the "fine" setting and "12 cup" setting, place 4 tablespoons of coffee beans in and let it rip through its cycle. This generally powders the beans with good consistency. I then place the grounds into my Melita one cup with a #2 brown filter, and we have a great cup of mud

thebayratt · 12-08-2013, 11:48 PM

I have the same grinder as MarkinCA. I use mine for a coarse grind mainly for my FP. For about $20-30 its gotten the job done pretty good for three or four years.
A burr grinder will give you a more consistent grind if you need/want one.

emopunker2004 · 12-05-2013, 10:33 PM

It's easier to get a more consistent coarser grind with a burr grinder. Just get a manual burr grinder if you're on a budget.

12-05-2013, 08:44 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Grinder question Why the need for an uber costly grinder when many inexpensive blade grinders can grind as fine as you would want? RR

12-05-2013, 10:01 PM	#3
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Grinder question I have a Mr. Coffee grinder Rob which works just fine for me. I set it at the "fine" setting and "12 cup" setting, place 4 tablespoons of coffee beans in and let it rip through its cycle. This generally powders the beans with good consistency. I then place the grounds into my Melita one cup with a #2 brown filter, and we have a great cup of mud __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-08-2013, 11:48 PM	#4
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Grinder question I have the same grinder as MarkinCA. I use mine for a coarse grind mainly for my FP. For about $20-30 its gotten the job done pretty good for three or four years. A burr grinder will give you a more consistent grind if you need/want one. __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/

12-05-2013, 10:33 PM	#5
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Grinder question It's easier to get a more consistent coarser grind with a burr grinder. Just get a manual burr grinder if you're on a budget. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

12-05-2013, 09:16 PM	#2
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Grinder question Better consistency of the grind. And there are many medium cost burr grinders (around $50-75) that will do adequate for the majority of users. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.