Have you looked at this one ([url]http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/coffee-roasters/air-roasters/west-bend-air-crazy-hot-air-popper.html[/url])?
One suggestion I always have it to buy five or ten pounds of the same bean. Try to fight the temptation of roasting a bunch of different beans at first. I learned a lot more roasting the same bean over and over at first. I would also look for an inexpensive, not low quality, bean to start. When I started, I under and over roasted countess batches of Kona and JBM. You get pretty dejected when you start tossing $20/pound beans. Other than that,I might start with something you are familiar with the taste of and know you like. If you buy from a local roaster they might sell you some of the greens that you usually buy as coffee.
Okay, so I am convinced. I ordered stuff for a StirCrazy/TurboOven setup. Should be here today. Now I just need some beans!
You should definitely start with a nice Ethiopian. 8)
Like the Ethiopian Sidamo Natural? Should 5 lbs be enough? [url]http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=14793.0[/url] ([url]http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=14793.0[/url])
5lbs usually lasts me a month. I try to keep it at 1-2 cups per day. About how long does it take to get the average shipment?
Tex is a real time-saver, and a helpful lad; I don't have to take time to answer. :-*
An unbiased answer... this lot of Sidamo is very good, and since it'll keep well in storage, you may want to take 10#, just to bring the per lb. shipping cost down. But in that regard, you may as well throw 5# of Costa Rica in the box. Take w/ a grain of salt.
Typically, I can ship the day after an order is placed. Depending on where you live and the distance from Lake Cheddar, you could be roasting in a few days.
We'd better watch out or Tex's niece will not only be showing up our latte art but putting our pooched roasts to shame. Good to see you getting the next generation involved, Tex.
As for the Sidamo, I think that's the recommendation I gave on the Howdy thread, if I remember correctly. Sounds like a winner to me.
We'd better watch out or Tex's niece will not only be showing up our latte art but putting our pooched roasts to shame. Good to see you getting the next generation involved, Tex.
Who knows, she may wind up a member here at some point and then we'd have everyone out gunned for sure!
;D
We'd better watch out or Tex's niece will not only be showing up our latte art but putting our pooched roasts to shame. Good to see you getting the next generation involved, Tex.
Who knows, she may wind up a member here at some point and then we'd have everyone out gunned for sure!
;D
If her name is Roberta, she'll have to use Texette for her username.
So I should only have to create a spacer now right? I have the SC, TO, and thermometer with K type thermocouple.
The slit silicone tube is pointless IMHO; the top can't slip off, only go bit off-center, and in a matter of a half-dozen roasts the roastium build-up, in an uncleaned roaster**, on the glass top will keep it from slipping too.
The slit silicone tube is pointless IMHO; the top can't slip off, only go bit off-center, and in a matter of a half-dozen roasts the roastium build-up, in an uncleaned roaster**, on the glass top will keep it from slipping too.
FIFY
**Not a problem if you like filthy coffee?
So where do you get the metal used as a spacer?
Do I need anything else to add the spacer to release chaff?
What makes the shute? Is it a bracket or just the metal strip bent? Did you weld it shut or something?
Found strip at Lowe's. Now what?
Found strip at Lowe's. Now what?
This is perfect! Thank you Peter. This does not make you look arrogant
This is perfect! Thank you Peter. This does not make you look arrogant
Wait a while, you'll catch on. Right, Tex? ;D
Found strip at Lowe's. Now what?
This will (again) make me sound like a pompous ass (I'm happy to endure that title to help a n00b create their roaster), but look at the spacer/chaff ejector I use;
[url]https://sites.google.com/site/peter4jc/thespacer,openedandclosed2[/url] ([url]https://sites.google.com/site/peter4jc/thespacer,openedandclosed2[/url])
It's simplicity in action; no pop rivets needed, can be opened or closed to release chaff or modulate heat, and just flat works.
Tex is absolutely correct, that the 1/16" thick aluminum is the way to go. 1.5" high is good too.
my set up is pretty close to peter's.. I don't even have the little stick to wedge open the spacer.. I just lift to turbo oven or cut the heat for a few seconds if I need to slow the roast down.. I like the springs holding the spacer on.. maybe I will use that in the future, for now I have some pretty heavily insulated oven type gloves that I pick the popper and spacer up to flip the beans out..
Thank you Peter. This does not make you look arrogant
Thank you Peter. This does not make you look arrogant
It makes him look racist.
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Oh wait...wrong forum. ???
I woke up to a couple of pm's regarding me calling Peter a racist.
The slit silicone tube is pointless; the top can't slip off, only go bit off-center, and in a matter of a half-dozen roasts the roastium build-up on the glass top will keep it from slipping too.
I like the silicone tube a lot. It softens the contacts. Yup....it comes off and has to be put back on. It's worth it. Peter has this one wrong.
The slit silicone tube is pointless; the top can't slip off, only go bit off-center, and in a matter of a half-dozen roasts the roastium build-up on the glass top will keep it from slipping too.
I like the silicone tube a lot. It softens the contacts. Yup....it comes off and has to be put back on. It's worth it. Peter has this one wrong.
The slit silicone tube is pointless; the top can't slip off, only go bit off-center, and in a matter of a half-dozen roasts the roastium build-up on the glass top will keep it from slipping too.
I like the silicone tube a lot. It softens the contacts. Yup....it comes off and has to be put back on. It's worth it. Peter has this one wrong.
There's no fabric in high temp foil tape.
Tex is a real time-saver, and a helpful lad; I don't have to take time to answer. :-*
An unbiased answer... this lot of Sidamo is very good, and since it'll keep well in storage, you may want to take 10#, just to bring the per lb. shipping cost down. But in that regard, you may as well throw 5# of Costa Rica in the box. Take w/ a grain of salt.
Typically, I can ship the day after an order is placed. Depending on where you live and the distance from Lake Cheddar, you could be roasting in a few days.
I haven't tried this bean, but some cuppers are notoriously chintzy, and some even quibble about quarter points, so an 87.25 must've really made Peter's taste buds light up?
FWIW: I'm trying to talk my niece into buying 10 lbs or so for her entry into roasting, because a natural Ethiopian is the easiest bean to achieve success with.
There's no fabric in high temp foil tape.
There's no fabric in high temp foil tape.
Susan - check out this thread for tape and insulation material.
[url]http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=10633.0[/url] ([url]http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=10633.0[/url])
You all crack me up!
I don't like the idea of using tape to keep the riser in place because the glue & cloth will impart a flavor to the beans. On my 1st one, with a Stir Crazy that has a raised lip around the outside edge, I used pop rivets to keep the riser put. The UFO has no ridge, so I'm going to od something like David Mankin suggested; maybe a plate holder spring?
I don't like the idea of using tape to keep the riser in place because the glue & cloth will impart a flavor to the beans. On my 1st one, with a Stir Crazy that has a raised lip around the outside edge, I used pop rivets to keep the riser put. The UFO has no ridge, so I'm going to od something like David Mankin suggested; maybe a plate holder spring?
FYI - I built (I believe) the very 1st UFO/TO back in 1996. I used springs from plate holders (wall mounting thingies) to hold the riser in place, and silicone tubing around the riser's rim... and the rig STILL roasts for me every week beautifully. If it ain't broke...
David
These were recommended to me when I got the Behmor and they are excellent
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q[/url] ([url]http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q[/url])
The OP is using a SC/TO, so his hands will never touch anything hot enough to warrant gloves, you thread-jackers, you. ;D
I have a cat who looked about like that until the tenant's cat thrashed $700 worth of his life out of him a few days ago. Now I have a black rag on heavy meds.....
But....as for Halloween? I long ago dumped it for a much more fun celebration....Day of the Dead
Why is that cat filing the back of his/her paw?
Tex and Susan want you to get some gloves too. ;D :D :) ::)
Tex and Susan want you to get some gloves too. ;D :D :) ::)
Convinced me :)
You don't need no stinking mittens if ya'll would drill a few holes and lightly secure your spacer with some screws. Or alternately, some 3M high temp flue tape.