Recommend a Burr grinder

[King James]

I have like a $50 Krups one that does the job. But I'm sure its nowhere near the $200+ ones. Might upgrade grinder, but I gotta get a scale to weigh beans first

[ultramag]

I'd give another positive review to the Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder. I've only had mine a month or so but am really liking it so far. It struck me as a good compromise between whirly-blade and Rocky kind of money if you're new to the bean and not sure where you're going with it yet.

I arrived home last night and as promised here are a few photos of the Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder.

It might be interesting for some to be able to see what the heck a conical burr looks like.








And here is a shot of the mocha pot showing why we go to such lengths.

[Fumes]

I use a Capresso Infinity as well. I had to develop new static-handling skills, but having done that I'm happy with the Capresso. I'm willing to remain blissfully ignorant of $500 grinders until I have the means to acquire one. In the meantime the Infinity certainly beats the beans out the old whirly blade.

Originally Posted by Fumes

I use a Capresso Infinity as well. I had to develop new static-handling skills, but having done that I'm happy with the Capresso. I'm willing to remain blissfully ignorant of $500 grinders until I have the means to acquire one. In the meantime the Infinity certainly beats the beans out the old whirly blade.

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

[Fumes]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

It's just a matter of tapping the grounds container at various times to discharge the static. A couple times in the front while grinding (the container tends to vibrate out of place, so this keeps the container in place as well) and then a couple times on each side when the grinding is complete. It's not a complete solution, but it helps keep the mess down a little.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

If you whip a bamboo chopstick inside the grounds reservoir for a second or two that'll usually kill static.

Originally Posted by Fumes

It's just a matter of tapping the grounds container at various times to discharge the static. A couple times in the front while grinding (the container tends to vibrate out of place, so this keeps the container in place as well) and then a couple times on each side when the grinding is complete. It's not a complete solution, but it helps keep the mess down a little.

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

If you whip a bamboo chopstick inside the grounds reservoir for a second or two that'll usually kill static.

Tapping and whipping.

Need I repeat any particular incantation?

thanks for the tips. Sounds like good juju to me.