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    Tried my new (Ebay, $18) Ryobi heatgun tyesterday for the first time, in an enamel bowl, roasting about 200 grams of New Guinea nuggets.
    Everything Ive read has indicated that the heatgun process takes 15 to 20 minutes. I found first crack happening after about five, even starting on low and upping to high only after the first couple of minutes. I was stirring throughout with a wooden spoon, increasing the space between the nozzle and the beans to about three inches, and there didnt seem to be a noticeable gap between first and second crack -- the whole process looked done at around the eight-minute mark , and the result, tasted this morning, is sweet and full-flavoured.
    But I am a bit worried about that time discrepancy ... how does this accord with other peoples experiences?

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    Re: Roasting with Ryobi 1600w heatgun

    Gday Anthony,
    Dont worry too much about the time discrepancy, though it is a liilte quick. HG roasting takes a few goes before you get the hang of it. I would imagine the HG is probably a little close. Time to first and second crack is dependant on heaps of variables, like what type of bean youre using, ambient temperature, how close you hold the HG to the beans, how hot the HG blows, how many beans youre trying to roast and even what youre roasting in (container not attire ;D ). Its the end product youre after, so what ever you do to get the right result remember it cause repeatability is also very important.

    Boris

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    • #3
      Re: Roasting with Ryobi 1600w heatgun

      Thanks Anthony. This heat-gun roasting appeals. Keep us posted how it goes long-term.

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      • #4
        Re: Roasting with Ryobi 1600w heatgun

        heat guns are great. Simple easy way of getting great coffee, everyone should start on one (my opinion only)

        Anthony, you mention your container is an enamel bowl, that may be a contributing factor as Boris points out. If youre worried that its too short, try in a stainless steel bowl, like a mixing bowl out of the kitchen (dont tell the wife/SO if they are not a coffee drinker ).

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          Re: Roasting with Ryobi 1600w heatgun

          We normally look for first crack at about 7 minutes, depending on the type of bean and size of the batch roasted, with second crack following a couple of minutes later. So far (fingers crossed), we havent had a batch we werent delighted with. We do live in Darwin, though, and I understand ambient temperature contributes to the speed of the roast.

          We roast in stainless steel mixing bowls and cool the beans quickly in a metal mesh food cover in front of an industrial fan (airborne beans if youre not careful). The fan has the added advantage of blowing away the last of the chaff, though the HG takes care of most of it. Weve recently replaced our first HG with a 2000w Ozito and havent noticed any difference in roasting time.

          Good fun and great coffee!

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