A Mazzer Super Jolly is a class grinder. You can't go wrong and they last forever.
I have the Mazzer Robur and the Atom.
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Can't help you with the Super Jolly thing, but I'm sure others can.Originally posted by dimmy View PostNice I'll investigate hand grinders, there's been a few threads about this recently.
The Atom sounds interesting as well.
Is a second hand Super Jolly worth considering?
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Nice I'll investigate hand grinders, there's been a few threads about this recently.Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View PostWill probably upgrade my electric grinders towards an Atom or Niche (probably the Atom). Not in a hurry though.
The Atom sounds interesting as well.
Is a second hand Super Jolly worth considering?
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Originally posted by dimmy View PostThanks for the information Barry. Sounds like something to investigate. My only experience is with a Porlex. Not exactly the fastest thing on earth...
I've got one of them too.....and your're right. The Lido is a world different in terms of ergonomics and grind time /effort. As above it's only the process of getting the last grind out off the burrs that slow me down. Will probably upgrade my electric grinders towards an Atom or Niche (probably the Atom). Not in a hurry though.
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Thanks for the information Barry. Sounds like something to investigate. My only experience is with a Porlex. Not exactly the fastest thing on earth...
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I normally use the OE Lido E T when overseas (for about 8 weeks at a time), paired up with my Espresso Flair (manual lever espresso). However, on weekends at home I often use the hand grinder with my home machines (both of which are 'lever' machines). I've recently purchase an Olympia Cremina through a fellow member, and will soon sell my Quickmill Achille. The Lido is absolutely capable of choking either of these machines.Originally posted by dimmy View PostDo you mean the grind is more consistent? Was this used in an espresso machine? if so, a hand grinder maybe an option.
I haven't ever directly observed grind consistency, but the results in the cup would be 'consistent' with fewer fines being produced by the Lido. The only pain in the proverbial with the Lido is not actually grinding (that's easy) it's getting the last few grinds to release themselves from the burrs and land in cup. There are other excellent hand grinders out there too. But they are not for everyone. At the moment I make 2 or max 3 coffees a day and the hand grinder is fine effort wise, and excellent in terms of the quality of the coffee produced.
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Do you mean the grind is more consistent? Was this used in an espresso machine? if so, a hand grinder maybe an option.Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View PostI do, however, prefer the grind quality (i.e. the quality of the coffee produced) from my OE Lido hand grinder though.
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G'day Dimmy, don't be embarrassed, it's your decision and as long as you're happy with the end result, who cares what anyone else thinks.Originally posted by dimmy View PostAs embarrassing as it sounds, I think I'm tempted by reviews of the other grinders with 'fluffy' grinds, grind by weight etc. I'm not sure how the taste of the coffee will change as the only other grinder I've used is the Sunbeam EM0480.
I know it's not much, but I'd like to spend up to $800. Second hand is also an option.
As others have alluded to, 'fluffiness' is a relative term and it doesn't really matter how 'fluffy' the grinds are as you'll lose the 'fluffy' when you tamp anyway
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Grind by weight would be a good feature, as long as it's reliable and repeatable.
Good luck with your decision and remember, there's no such thing as a stupid question.
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You can get a Eureka Atom 60 for about $950 new. Might be one or two floating around 2nd hand?
I'm not sure where the idea of the M2M being 'very budget' comes from. They're a pretty decent grinder (I've got one)....a little slow and the stepped adjustment isn't for everyone. I do, however, prefer the grind quality (i.e. the quality of the coffee produced) from my OE Lido hand grinder though.
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I wouldn't say a Macap M2M grinder is very budget....Originally posted by wattgn View PostYou have a very budget grinder. It won't take much to improve it but once you get to a certain standard, any increase is pretty minute.
Other factors take over, as you know. Forget fluffy grinds, everyone's grinds are fluffy until a grinder that is fluffier comes along...
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You have a very budget grinder. It won't take much to improve it but once you get to a certain standard, any increase is pretty minute.
Other factors take over, as you know. Forget fluffy grinds, everyone's grinds are fluffy until a grinder that is fluffier comes along...
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As embarrassing as it sounds, I think I'm tempted by reviews of the other grinders with 'fluffy' grinds, grind by weight etc. I'm not sure how the taste of the coffee will change as the only other grinder I've used is the Sunbeam EM0480.Originally posted by Lovey View PostWhat would you be looking for that would make a 'better' grinder and offer an 'improvement' over the one you have? Noise levels, speed, grind retention, looks, something else?
I know it's not much, but I'd like to spend up to $800. Second hand is also an option.Originally posted by Lovey View PostI understand that budget may be a concern, but are you able to offer up a figure as to budget, as 'low' is a relative term.
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What would you be looking for that would make a 'better' grinder and offer an 'improvement' over the one you have? Noise levels, speed, grind retention, looks, something else?
I understand that budget may be a concern, but are you able to offer up a figure as to budget, as 'low' is a relative term.
Sorry to bombard you with questions, but it will help us to help you.
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Next level grinder above the Macap M2M
Let me preface this by saying I'm mightily impressed with my Macap M2M (slightly over 3 years old). It's served me extremely well without any issues. Granted it's had an easy life and nothing is wrong, but I'm thinking of upgrading to a 'better' grinder. Just wondering what grinders I should be considering. I'd like to keep the budget as low as possible.
I'm wondering if these are an improvement?
- Mahlkonig Vario
- Baratza Sette 270WI
- Eureka Mignon Silenzio
I'm open to opinions and suggestions.
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