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  • rigadoon
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    What shim to use on Aldi?

    Great to hear you got it to work after shimming GMeddy. I too saw that positive review and wanted to believe that I could turn at $30 machine into something more! I tried shimming it with one of those red canvassy tap washers, because that seemed to be the thickness that other guy referred to. But it must've been too thick still, because the burrs wouldn't turn and the machine started to make a sickly screaming sound. Took it off and it works again but I am still questing after as good an espresso grind as this thing is capable of delivering.

    So - could you please tell us exactly what shim you used and where you can buy them? And any particular fitting instructions (e.g. whether you need to drill three holes in it, same as the burr). Much appreciated.


    Originally posted by gmeddy View Post
    All I have read on this thread so far is pretty much, "don't bother, it won't work" and "I tried it and it doesn't work"

    So here's something different.
    I saw it in the brochure, and then naturally did a google search to see what sort of reviews are out there, the first customer reviews site I found had 4 negative reviews, but one that explained how he shimmed it and it works great now.

    So I got one and shimmed it out before even trying it with any beans.

    It now grinds far far too fine at the number 1 setting, and to get it just right for espresso (on my machine) is setting 4.5 - fantastic buy for $30!!!

    The grind is nice and uniform, as you see in attached photo.

    I don't know if the motor will last long, but I will be taking it back to Thailand with me, as there is practically NO coffee machines/grinders available over there apart from the commercial stuff for cafés.

    After the quick Shim job, I would give this grinder 5/5 for value for money and quality results. Durability will be seen in time.

    ;-)
    Last edited by rigadoon; 16 April 2013, 01:27 PM.

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  • Dragunov21
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    Originally posted by Hildy View Post
    doesn't dusty make it terrible for french press, because of all the fines getting through that giant sieve? or do french press drinkers just not care about fines in the bottom of their cup anymore?
    I plunge, leave for one minute, then pour. There are fines, but there aren't so many as to make the CG10 unsuitable for plunger use. I don't drink the last teaspoon of liquid, but otherwise don't find a problem.

    Leaving for one minute and pouring smoothly significantly reduces the sludge in the cup (I'd estimate by ~75%). If I don't pour to the last drop I find f-all fines in the cup.

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  • CraigDavey
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    Aldi Burr Grinder $30

    Agreed!my 'teeth' filter is also inadequate.

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  • Hildy
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    it's fine up the top, but I get bitter grounds in my teeth if I drink the whole cup. same with cupping - slurping the liquid at the top after the break is nice, but I wouldn't want to try to drink the entire cup.

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  • CraigDavey
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    Aldi Burr Grinder $30

    Now as for the grinder I haven't used te Aldi.
    We've bench tested a few of their products and found them lacking.
    They may be ok for some.
    At home I now use a sunbeam em480 it grinds to my liking for my plunger.
    A K3touch stands unused at present.

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  • CraigDavey
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    Aldi Burr Grinder $30

    That depends Hildy.
    I am a plunger man love 'em always have.
    I've played with he whole remove all coffee before plunging and have a pretty clear coffee thing.
    It's not that much more special.
    Though some I am sure would disagree.
    However I have also been known to just grind in the cup and add water.
    Coffee is a journey. A personal one t that, I think too often we get caught up with what is 'supposed' to be right.
    And what we actually like.

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  • Hildy
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    doesn't dusty make it terrible for french press, because of all the fines getting through that giant sieve? or do french press drinkers just not care about fines in the bottom of their cup anymore?

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  • Dragunov21
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    Originally posted by atropine View Post
    Yeah I had some horrible breville burr grinder, it created dust as well as grinds. Because of the dust it was useless.
    CG10? Dunno how much they retail for (I got mine for fifteen bucks) but they do a decent job for french press. Yes, dusty, but still makes a good pot.

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  • Hildy
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    ... i wouldn't call that uniform.

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  • gmeddy
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    Bargain great grinder!

    All I have read on this thread so far is pretty much, "don't bother, it won't work" and "I tried it and it doesn't work"

    So here's something different.
    I saw it in the brochure, and then naturally did a google search to see what sort of reviews are out there, the first customer reviews site I found had 4 negative reviews, but one that explained how he shimmed it and it works great now.

    So I got one and shimmed it out before even trying it with any beans.

    It now grinds far far too fine at the number 1 setting, and to get it just right for espresso (on my machine) is setting 4.5 - fantastic buy for $30!!!

    The grind is nice and uniform, as you see in attached photo.

    I don't know if the motor will last long, but I will be taking it back to Thailand with me, as there is practically NO coffee machines/grinders available over there apart from the commercial stuff for cafés.

    After the quick Shim job, I would give this grinder 5/5 for value for money and quality results. Durability will be seen in time.

    ;-)
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    Last edited by gmeddy; 9 April 2013, 09:12 AM. Reason: Spelling typo

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  • brettreaby
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    Re: Aldi Burr Grinder $30 - Confirmed as rubbish!

    Went around last night and the Aldi grinder has carked it: worked for a while but now the grinds are very big and the shim kit doesnt fix it.  the motor sounds to be labouring like its running on flat batteries.

    So I tried to convince him to get a k3p from dennis on special- but hes gone ahead and bought a sunbeam 480 off ebay for $100.

    So, in case there was any shred of a possiblilty of a chance of them being at all ok- fail.


    Originally posted by 3D2D3A2B2B2D3A3E3D265F0 link=1330232002/19#19 date=1332326395
    Initially his comments were not positive at all.

    I suggested he fit shims to it and it now works quite well so he is very happy.

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  • brettreaby
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    Re: Aldi Burr Grinder $30 - shims fitted

    I have a friend who bought one to grind the beans i was giving him. I was not offering to grind them and told him he needed to get a(ny) grinder.

    Initially his comments were not positive at all.

    I suggested he fit shims to it and it now works quite well so he is very happy. I havent seen the results so cant confirm, but happy that hes happy.

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  • osibisa
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    Re: Aldi Burr Grinder $30

    I got one the other week and its terrible, just havent been bothered to return it yet. At risk of being cast into coffee purgatory by the gods I will tell you I bought one last year and enjoy using it. I know it has no chance of competing with a proper burr grinder but using freshly ground still beats having my local roasters grind go stale.

    Last years model managed to make my sunbeam em3800 explode on the finest setting so I have it two notches above, mind you this is with a pressurised basket and an old seal. It does produce a bit of dust, but all of the grinds before and after use seem fine and consistent, mind you Im not using a microscope. This years model... the finest setting was coarser than what Ild use in a plunger, let alone an esspresso machine!

    I know there are both aldi lovers and haters here, let me just say that as a student in a sharehouse it suits me fine. I.e. the electric knife sharpener for $10 means that we can keep our shitty knives sharp for cheap - if I buy a japanese set like i want they will be ruined by my flatmates. Likewise, I would love (and could even afford) a rancilio silvia and rocky grinder but until I move into somewhere just with my girlfriend Im not investing in one. Its already impossible trying to teach people not to let the machine run dry, take the basket off when not in use, clean the steam wand etc etc...

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  • hotshod
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    Re: Aldi Burr Grinder $30

    Originally posted by 5F6B7C6A71465A767F7F7C7C190 link=1330232002/13#13 date=1330648634
    Reply #13 - Yesterday at 11:37 Mark & Quote
    Probably a "best buy" for an electric "travelling grinder" would be the sunbean em450, but it isnt that small.....what about a lux grinder? And for a really serious "travelling" grinder, the Eureka Mignon because of its small size while delivering cafe quality grinds.

    Depends on what method you want to use to make the coffee while travelling. If using a pump driven espresso machine certainly the above suggestions.....otherwise what about a good hand grinde

    My VBM Piccolo is our traveller..... so need a smaller grinder to accompany, rather than the F6 Fiorenzato.

    Cheers

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  • Croc
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    Re: Aldi Burr Grinder $30

    Originally posted by 7055425D500C340 link=1330232002/14#14 date=1330657063
    If this grinder isnt acceptable for esspresso range, would it be a applicable to a french press? I would be quite happy paying $30 for a plunger grinder... Also, to those who used it, how loud is it?

    Spose I should also add, is it still available?
    aldi is great with returns, just give it a go and see if it works well for your plunger brew, just make sure you keep box and invoice and you will have no problem to get your money back within 30 days (or maybe it was 60days?)

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