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  • LeroyC
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    Mine arrived yesterday. Initial impressions are really good. I unpacked it just before lunch then ground 10g of coffee through to remove anything funky inside. I’ve just made a V60 with it and as you can see it’s done a pretty good job for a first run. I’m sure it’ll only get better as everything settles in too.
    I’m also really impressed with the build, finish and packaging considering the price. One thing to note is the size - small. It’s actually smaller than the Aergrind and you can only get about 20g of coffee in there. Perfect for travel and a high quality competitor for the Porlex Mini and Hario Slim, but just be aware of this limitation. I’m very happy, especially after being so disappointed with the Aergrind. This will definitely keep me going until I can save for a Hiku.



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  • Rookie23
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    Originally posted by Dimal View Post
    I just use the same grind setting for espresso and adjust the dose very slightly for the Moka Pot.
    Produces excellent coffee...

    Mal.
    Thanks all, will have a play with the Moka soon. Either way, we will be having a better coffee experience in the bush which can only be a good thing.
    It should help keep us out of the many not so good coffee shops along the road hoping for a good brew but generally being disappointed.

    FYI: I accidentally tried setting 3 this morning, I thought it was strange that it took so much longer to grind and then it wouldn't hardly so through our expresso machine (about 1 minute for 50% shot and then I gave up, tasted ok though). Its amazing how fine this little hand grinder will grind and the difference a few clicks makes.

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  • Dimal
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    I just use the same grind setting for espresso and adjust the dose very slightly for the Moka Pot.
    Produces excellent coffee...

    Mal.

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  • Yelta
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    the Moka pot is a pretty forgiving little device as far as grind is concerned, experiment, pretty much whatever suits your palate.

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  • level3ninja
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    Thanks I haven't had heaps of experience with moka pots, but I would have thought finer than that. Like two clicks coarser than espresso.

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  • Rookie23
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    Originally posted by level3ninja View Post
    That looks pretty good. If you wouldn't mind I'd be interested to see some ground coffee spread out on a piece of paper at espresso and moka pot settings.
    Hopefully the photo is of some use.
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    I used setting 6 (this is what I have been using in my expresso machine at home) and 12 out of the box.
    I am thinking setting 12 is a reasonable start for my moka pot, does that sound about right?
    (haven't tried it yet as it stowed away in the camper)

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  • Otago
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    Hi Rookie23

    Thanks so much for the photos and copy of the manual.

    It gives me a much better idea of the construction and finish of the grinder.

    Will now go ahead and get one. Great that it fits in an Aeropress.

    Thanks again.

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  • level3ninja
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    That looks pretty good. If you wouldn't mind I'd be interested to see some ground coffee spread out on a piece of paper at espresso and moka pot settings.

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  • Rookie23
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    Originally posted by Otago View Post
    Hi Rookie23

    Congrats on the Precision and the immediate benefit you have got.

    Any chance of some pics to convey a little more info than what is currently
    available on line?

    Am considering one of these as a relatively inexpensive and dispensable grinder for international travel to avoid worry of losing one of my favourites.
    Here ya go, a large part of the reason we went for this one was its size, its tiny.
    We will just wrap it in bubble wrap or tea towel or similar so it doesn't get knocked about, it feels very solid.
    Hopefully I can attach a couple of pics and a scan of the grinder manual.
    Attached Files

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by Rookie23 View Post
    This little grinder could be a double win for us as I am hoping it will do our little moka pot grind well also, thanks all!
    Should handle it with ease Rookie.

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  • Otago
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    Manual grinder recommendation for our usage?

    Hi Rookie23

    Congrats on the Precision and the immediate benefit you have got.

    Any chance of some pics to convey a little more info than what is currently
    available on line?

    Am considering one of these as a relatively inexpensive and dispensable grinder for international travel to avoid worry of losing one of my favourites.
    Last edited by Otago; 19 February 2019, 08:53 PM.

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  • Rookie23
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    Have gone with the Precision Hand Grinder as i could have a demo (grinds easily), its very small and made of stuff that shouldn't break while travelling.

    Had a couple of test runs so at home so far and its making the best grind and tasting coffee that our low end expresso coffee machine has ever made , so much so I now realise (from another post on CS) that my home grinder needs a shim/spacer added as its not quite grinding fine enough (hopefully its as simple as adding the spacer).

    This little grinder could be a double win for us as I am hoping it will do our little moka pot grind well also, thanks all!

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  • balrog666
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    The Hario is the Hario Slim.

    Ross says the next batch he makes will have the new bearings, and there's no stock left of the old ones.

    Not sure how the Portaspresso grinder ranks against the competition. Others may know.
    Last edited by balrog666; 15 February 2019, 12:37 PM. Reason: clarity

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  • Rookie23
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    Originally posted by balrog666 View Post
    Re powering a hand grinder with a drill: I tried this with my little Hario, and I can see that its days are numbered. The trouble is that the central drive shaft is in a plastic sleeve. When the drill heats it it gets soft and starts to collapse, causing the blade pressure to reduce. I managed to fix it by adding extra washers on the bottom, but it's clearly not going to work for much longer.

    On a brighter note, I emailed Ross at Portaspresso re this subject a week ago. His reply:



    The Rolls Royce of hand grinders, and designed to be drill powered. What more could you want?
    Interesting, which model Hario are you talking about and any idea when it might be available for purchase?

    How does this rank compared to the Lido, Gefu and Precision models mentioned elsewhere in this thread?

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  • balrog666
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    Re powering a hand grinder with a drill: I tried this with my little Hario, and I can see that its days are numbered. The trouble is that the central drive shaft is in a plastic sleeve. When the drill heats it it gets soft and starts to collapse, causing the blade pressure to reduce. I managed to fix it by adding extra washers on the bottom, but it's clearly not going to work for much longer.

    On a brighter note, I emailed Ross at Portaspresso re this subject a week ago. His reply:


    The next batch of grinders are being redesigned to change the bearing design
    to reduce maintenance, but the changes will also allow higher speed
    grinding with a drill. Assuming it works as planned (making the
    prototype now), I will probably offer an accessory cap that has a hex
    drive for a drill.
    The Rolls Royce of hand grinders, and designed to be drill powered. What more could you want?

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