Top Gun?

[Dennis]

Re: Top Gun?

thanks to both of you for your comments - while its not a makita ($140), for $35 the ozito was too hard to go past...and Im an ex-tradie.

Viviane - thanks for the tip re the whisk...hadnt thought of that! hmmm...we keep bumping into each other ;0

[Viviane]

Re: Top Gun?

Ive used an Ozito heat gun for 6 months now. It isnt too bad though you need to keep the vents free of chaff, and it will need to cool down between batches after the second one. I suppose the 3 year warranty will mean that you get to exchange them at least once.

robusto, I use a s/s colander inside a s/s bowl, with a s/s whisk to keep the the beans moving.  It works very well - a lot of the chaff as well as any small stones fall through the holes of the colander.  Id also guess that there is a bit of insulating going on between the colander and bowl, keeping some heat in.  

[robusto]

Re: Top Gun?

Hope your Ozito gun proves satisfactory for a long time.
Personally, Im not impresed by Ozito tools. They have a cheap look about them.

My wife bought me an Ozito battery drill some years ago -- and it wouldnt work, so straight back to the shop, refund, and never bought that brand again.

The colander -- dont you lose heat through the holes? Ive never done heat gun roasts, but I thought roasters use a solid container.

--Robusto

[Dennis]

Bought a popper last week and already frustrated with small amounts so bought a heat gun (ozito) today - (2000w). Gently placed a good handful of beans in a decent size s/s colander and the rest is history. Generally the beans are an even colour and I dont really mind the slight variation that has resulted.

Is there a coffeesnob top gun and do you have any tips...I need to be very careful about my coffee stash till next months delivery!!!