Re: What brushes do you use for your grinder?
I dont think Holden dealers buy tools from Bunnings either. And my Toyota and VW also requires 98 octane.... which comes from the same refineries as does the fuel for the Ferrari.
The main reason we use tampers (which Ill agree look great) is to replace tampers that dont work properly.... the standard tampers are the wrong size, uncomfortable to use, often made of poor quality plastic so you cant exert the correct pressure without them deforming etc.... so a replacement quality tamper is sought to enable the correct functionality.... and Gregs are great for that... plus they do look good sitting on the bench!
Clearly your baking brush also isnt fit for the purpose - it shouldnt lose bristles..... But the $2 ones dont lose bristles and are fairly stiff - so they work really well.... and as was said above - you would be hard pressed to tell them from a $20 brush bought from a speciality store...
I guess there is a market for quality tools to enhance functionality (like Gregs tampers) but not so much for things like grinder brushes as most of us find that the "cheap and cheerful" ones do a perfect job. If someone made a quality "purpose built" grinder brush the demand would probably be quite small..... a bit like the demand for a small sized low speed conical grinder (a mini Robur) because the cost would out way the benefits in most peoples view.
Originally posted by tempestv8 link=1176982088/0#14 date=1177033296
Coming back to the topic of coffee, I guess thats why there is a market for some cool coffee tools. I see that Rancilio have a coffee tamp for $85, and Greg makes some beautiful tamps. So if there is a desire to enjoy making an espresso using well crafted, beautiful tools like a Pullman tamp, I would imagine that it would only be natural to ask if theres a good quality brush out there.
I used my wifes baking brush to clean out the grind from my coffee area and the bristles came off everywhere, so Id imagine it wont be any good for cleaning out a grinder. So Im merely looking for information for where to find a well made brush thats suitable for a grinder.
I used my wifes baking brush to clean out the grind from my coffee area and the bristles came off everywhere, so Id imagine it wont be any good for cleaning out a grinder. So Im merely looking for information for where to find a well made brush thats suitable for a grinder.
Clearly your baking brush also isnt fit for the purpose - it shouldnt lose bristles..... But the $2 ones dont lose bristles and are fairly stiff - so they work really well.... and as was said above - you would be hard pressed to tell them from a $20 brush bought from a speciality store...
I guess there is a market for quality tools to enhance functionality (like Gregs tampers) but not so much for things like grinder brushes as most of us find that the "cheap and cheerful" ones do a perfect job. If someone made a quality "purpose built" grinder brush the demand would probably be quite small..... a bit like the demand for a small sized low speed conical grinder (a mini Robur) because the cost would out way the benefits in most peoples view.




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