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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2018, 07:33:15 PM »
I'm looking at upgrading from the WearEver popper.  I want something affordable, but can handle 1/2 - 1 pound or better.

However, my main concern, currently, is staying under $300. 

Thoughts, suggestions?

SC/TO is the best option under $300. Do a search here you’ll find plenty of info. SC/TO = stir crazy turbo oven.

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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2018, 07:35:48 PM »
I'm looking at upgrading from the WearEver popper.  I want something affordable, but can handle 1/2 - 1 pound or better.

However, my main concern, currently, is staying under $300. 

Thoughts, suggestions?


Oops RobertL beat me to it by seconds, but I confirm.

Check out SC/TO options (Google SCTO coffee or check above in Hardware & Equipment ).  I used one for years as an upgrade from my popper and I learned A LOT about roasting.  You can crank out consistently great beans (I think better than all but much more expensive roasters), but it isn't as convenient as a  "roasting appliance" like the Behmor.  peter (The Warden) is the resident expert.  Highly recommended and I built a couple of them for about $100. The turbo ovens are more expensive now, but if you post in Buy-Sell-Trade that you are interested. I'll bet someone has one they would part with.
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2018, 03:50:40 AM »
I am in process of the SC/TO build based on Peter's design.
Just ordered the TO part.

Spouse thinks I'm nuts and should just buy a roaster for about $150 online.  Doesn't seem to believe me when I say they won't do a good job.
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2018, 08:21:24 AM »
I am in process of the SC/TO build based on Peter's design.
Just ordered the TO part.

Spouse thinks I'm nuts and should just buy a roaster for about $150 online.  Doesn't seem to believe me when I say they won't do a good job.

Where did you buy the TO top part?

Where does your spouse think you can buy a roaster for $150?  Or did you just tell him/her that in the beginning of the conversation to get her warmed up to the idea?
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2018, 06:33:51 PM »
Bought the TO off ebay.
Sunpentown Convection Oven 12 Liter Round Electric Cooker 1300W 120V
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$150 = FreshRoast or Eleoption (similar to SC) or one of those drum rollers over a Bunsen burner.  hehe

Although a friend of ours has a countertop peanut roaster he wants to sell cheap.  I'm thinking of trying it out and see if it could work.  Thoughts on that?

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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2018, 06:35:57 PM »
Oh, and I was starting at $6k, then want to move down to $2.5K (Artisan)

I've discovered that if you start with the shock factor - everything else seems sane.

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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2018, 07:00:34 PM »
Although a friend of ours has a countertop peanut roaster he wants to sell cheap.  I'm thinking of trying it out and see if it could work.  Thoughts on that?


I guess it depends on the peanut roaster, but the one my neighbor has would be a lot of work to get an even roast on in a reasonable length of time even with a half pound of beans.  It could be done, but I'd do it outdoors or the smoke/chaff would be serious trouble.  You'd need mad skills to get a consistently good roast.  I'd up my homeowners insurance too.  ;D
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2018, 11:20:39 PM »
A peanut roaster may not get the BTU's you need, and take too long.  Remember, you want to roast the coffee, not bake it.
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2018, 03:59:19 AM »
His is similar to this
http://cajuncreole.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/toastynut.png

I thought it might be fun to play around.

But I want consistency and the SC/TO will do that.
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2018, 06:42:04 AM »
That is a much better machine than my neighbor's (looks like about $2000+ retail), but I couldn't find any specs on the heating element wattage as per Aaron's concern.  If your neighbor will let you, maybe try a batch if he is selling it cheap enough.  Of course, the machine will be contaminated with coffee oils which would not be easy to clean. On the other hand, the SCTO is a safe bet.
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2018, 05:05:51 PM »

Bought the TO off ebay.
Sunpentown Convection Oven 12 Liter Round Electric Cooker 1300W 120V
BNIB

$150 = FreshRoast or Eleoption (similar to SC) or one of those drum rollers over a Bunsen burner.  hehe


Also - Just bought a Salton UFO.


Ummm - I think I have a sickness...
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #26 on: February 22, 2018, 05:13:04 PM »

Bought the TO off ebay.
Sunpentown Convection Oven 12 Liter Round Electric Cooker 1300W 120V
BNIB

$150 = FreshRoast or Eleoption (similar to SC) or one of those drum rollers over a Bunsen burner.  hehe


Also - Just bought a Salton UFO.


Ummm - I think I have a sickness...


The Salton will work fine.  I helped someone build one with that.


It's not a sickness, it's a rabbit hole.......
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #27 on: February 22, 2018, 05:31:03 PM »
rabbit hole or rabid hole?  Because people WILL accuse you of being mad when you start buying coffee goodies in earnest  8)

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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #28 on: February 22, 2018, 06:07:45 PM »
I have a StirCrazy in house and under mod, and a UFO on the way.  Then the Sunpentown TO should be here this weekend.

The spouse doesn't realize it just yet . . .

Also, about 30# more coffee, too.
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Re: Roaster Options (~1 pound capacity)
« Reply #29 on: February 22, 2018, 08:57:47 PM »
I have a StirCrazy in house and under mod, and a UFO on the way.  Then the Sunpentown TO should be here this weekend.

The spouse doesn't realize it just yet . . .

Also, about 30# more coffee, too.
Yep, sounds about right. Aaron's point is well taken too.  Welcome to the dark side of GCBC. Enjoy and spread the word. 😉
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