Recommend a Burr grinder

[Fumes]

I use a Capresso Infinity as well. I had to develop new static-handling skills, but having done that I'm happy with the Capresso. I'm willing to remain blissfully ignorant of $500 grinders until I have the means to acquire one. In the meantime the Infinity certainly beats the beans out the old whirly blade.

Originally Posted by Fumes

I use a Capresso Infinity as well. I had to develop new static-handling skills, but having done that I'm happy with the Capresso. I'm willing to remain blissfully ignorant of $500 grinders until I have the means to acquire one. In the meantime the Infinity certainly beats the beans out the old whirly blade.

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

[Fumes]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

It's just a matter of tapping the grounds container at various times to discharge the static. A couple times in the front while grinding (the container tends to vibrate out of place, so this keeps the container in place as well) and then a couple times on each side when the grinding is complete. It's not a complete solution, but it helps keep the mess down a little.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I understand your reference to static, could you share your technique to overcome this? Thanks.

If you whip a bamboo chopstick inside the grounds reservoir for a second or two that'll usually kill static.

Originally Posted by Fumes

It's just a matter of tapping the grounds container at various times to discharge the static. A couple times in the front while grinding (the container tends to vibrate out of place, so this keeps the container in place as well) and then a couple times on each side when the grinding is complete. It's not a complete solution, but it helps keep the mess down a little.

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

If you whip a bamboo chopstick inside the grounds reservoir for a second or two that'll usually kill static.

Tapping and whipping.

Need I repeat any particular incantation?

thanks for the tips. Sounds like good juju to me.

[Swampper]

Mazzer Mini. You are looking at about $550 to $670, shop around, don't forget ebay.

The Mazzer Jolly is it's big brother, but it probably won't fit under your kitchen cabinets. Conical burr grinders are the ultimate but at 3X the price.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Swampper

Mazzer Mini. You are looking at about $550 to $670, shop around, don't forget ebay...

One of the all-time greats (there is none better) but probably out of proportion to the original request - "Looking for decent Burr grinder that wont break the bank. New to the Mokapot scene... Read where a Burr is recommended over my old whirlybird."

Further to ebay I am very suspect of used grinders in general and particularly those sold by anyone except a reputable refurbing agent; I have heard about a lot of unhappy people who got skinned on shot "used" grinders. Not to say great deals don't happen but my longish view says your odds are about the same as buyiung a used pipe off ebay from anyone except a 1st class estate pipe dealer.

[TOB9595]

Hmmmm, lookin like I can stay with the Krups Whirlybird for the beginning experiences.

Undoubtedly the Conical for $90 IS in my future.

Wonderful info, folks.
Thank youse
Tom

Just pick up a Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Mill $199.99 plus shipping. It is great best grinder I have had so far.