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chobochobo

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I think there are lot of good grinders to choose from. I'd have kept my Rancilio Rocky but it was easier to sell the Rancilio Siliva together with it. Not having to worry about retained grounds is very nice. The Rocky did have the tendency to cause clumping which is not an issue when using the Aeropress but may cause channelling issues with espresso.
 

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If you're doing filter, consider a hand grinder. It will be physically harder to use at first, and you'll feel like you're grinding forever, but your body will adapt pretty quickly, and it won't be a big deal soon. I grind 20-22g often in either a Kinu M43 or a OE Lido, and don't really think much about it anymore. It's quieter, and you'll get a higher quality burrset than a comparably priced electric grinder. 30g shouldn't be a problem in either one of those. I'd look at Orphan Espresso, Kinu, or Comandante. There are others, but these three are among the best and reliable.

With the coarser grind for a filter coffee vs. espresso, you don't have to crank as much. The finer the grind size, the more times you have to turn the crank.
 

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consider a hand grinder. It will be physically harder to use at first, and you'll feel like you're grinding forever, but your body will adapt pretty quickly,

Hm
 

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If you're doing filter, consider a hand grinder. It will be physically harder to use at first, and you'll feel like you're grinding forever, but your body will adapt pretty quickly, and it won't be a big deal soon. I grind 20-22g often in either a Kinu M43 or a OE Lido, and don't really think much about it anymore. It's quieter, and you'll get a higher quality burrset than a comparably priced electric grinder. 30g shouldn't be a problem in either one of those. I'd look at Orphan Espresso, Kinu, or Comandante. There are others, but these three are among the best and reliable.

With the coarser grind for a filter coffee vs. espresso, you don't have to crank as much. The finer the grind size, the more times you have to turn the crank.
I think I lasted about a day with my hand grinder before I decided 'screw this, get an electric you tightass'.

Just remember grinding and grinding and grinding and .... *put on scale*..... "jesus, not even half". Grinding and gr......

Then it was time to make one for my GF.

I went online shopping instead :)
 

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Although speaking of which, I am pondering doing this little mod on it this weekend:

 

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My girlfriend's Encore that I actually gave her because I have a Virtuoso is acting strange. The only usable setting is close to 0 to 1, where normally it would be close to an espresso grind. Anything else just gives you giant broken beans. Something is definitely off.
 

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I think I lasted about a day with my hand grinder before I decided 'screw this, get an electric you tightass'.

Just remember grinding and grinding and grinding and .... *put on scale*..... "jesus, not even half". Grinding and gr......

Then it was time to make one for my GF.

I went online shopping instead :)

our office used to have ok coffee, so I used to only have a hand grinder for the weekend, then as soon as covid hits, I broke the hand grinder in 1.5 month, call that first WFH victim... then promptly switch to electric grinder and never look back...
 

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I've had my Rocky for around 14 years of daily use for coffee and espresso. Still works like the 1st day I got it...
Once in awhile I'll throw a Grindz in it, and that's it. Bullet-proof.
 

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I recently bought the Encore and upgraded the burr to the M2 burr. It’s been phenomenal. Using it for V60, Aeropress, and drip (Bonavita).

Once my office goes back to work I’ll never touch their Keurig again. I knew it was ******, but didn’t realize how incredibly ****** it is.
 

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my hand grinder was a no name cheap crap, though my habit of violently shaking it so I get all the grinds out probably have something to do with how it broke so quickly...
 

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My cheapo electric balde grinder malfunctioned this morning after several years of serviceable grinding - plugged it in and the blades whirred to life. Didn't need to put the cap, which normally switches it on, on top. Kicked my beans across the kitchen and living room. Thank goodness I didn't have a finger in there! Considering a nice hand grinder since I usually just make myself a cup with the Aeropress but occasionally the SO requests a cup, or that we brew a large batch in the French press, and I don't want to grind 60 to 70 grams at a time. How long can I expect the Encoré to last for with regular use and care?
 

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