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Agree with herzog as there are probably a lot of companies out there, like ourselves, who rebuild grinders and sell them reconditioned with new blades tooOriginally posted by herzog View PostJust putting it out there, but I’m not sure plowing good money into this machine is a great idea. Based on your description, it sounds pretty clapped out.
Unless you’re wedded to the idea of doing it as a restoration project, throwing 600 bucks at it would probably be throwing good money after bad.
That money would go a long way towards a quality new or lightly used grinder that will give you many years of service.
Cimbali has always had a bit of a reputation for costly and difficult to source parts. If you would like to contact us with a picture of your grinder, I could check if any of our blades are interchangeable and cheaper for you?
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I don't believe the machine is "clapped out". Just dirty from 10+ years without a clean. The motor runs fine. All parts are intact except the broken tamper (I can live with that). The burrs maybe could do with replacement. When I purchased it I googled cimbali burrs and saw posts talking about $100-150. I paid $115 for the machine so am happy to spend $150 for new burrs, not $600.Originally posted by herzog View PostJust putting it out there, but I’m not sure plowing good money into this machine is a great idea. Based on your description, it sounds pretty clapped out.
Unless you’re wedded to the idea of doing it as a restoration project, throwing 600 bucks at it would probably be throwing good money after bad.
That money would go a long way towards a quality new or lightly used grinder that will give you many years of service.
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OK Previous post shows picture of the black ball on top of the shaft (was going to say black knob but it just didn't feel right!
). The machine seems identical to other MD6 posts except for this. How do I remove the ball the access the nut holding the burr holder to the shaft?
Will post an image of the whole machine this weekend.
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First crack or nothing
- Nov 13
- 3439
- Sydney (West)
- Filter or long black: clean with crisp acidity
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