West German Antique hand mill Grinders

[mp]

Thanks Joe.

Will have to look for that one.

 

[YasBean]

Okay, I am ready to go from Hario to a nice German grinder. Can you suggest where to begin? New or eBay?

[expy98]

Just one data point but I've had several Hario Skertons and Minis, I found they did coarse grind at least as well if not much better than my late model Zass and a similar clone marked made in W Germany.  But the wood box is def sexier.

[Joe]

Okay, I am ready to go from Hario to a nice German grinder. Can you suggest where to begin? New or eBay?

PM fffolks first before you do anything. A real source of info we have there, he helped me fix one of my grinders that had missing clips. I have been really happy with the PeDe grinders and Lehnartz so far. The Lehnartz grind really easy.

[doubleosoul]

Look what showed up at my door from the postman and fffolks! All I got to say is GCBC rocks with members like we have. I'm gonna grind some the Elida Natural catuai I already have roasted in this.

You did good, Joe! That Pede is beautiful!

[ray settanta]

I did as Joe suggested and sent a PM to fffolks. He gave me some helpful information about the grinders and where to find info about cleaning and refurbishing them also. Now I am eagerly looking for a hand grinder to use on my freshly roasted coffee instead of the blade grinder that I am using now. And as a bonus, the grinders that I am looking at cost much less than the entry level electric grinders. Becoming a member here paid off already!

[Joe]

I did as Joe suggested and sent a PM to fffolks. He gave me some helpful information about the grinders and where to find info about cleaning and refurbishing them also. Now I am eagerly looking for a hand grinder to use on my freshly roasted coffee instead of the blade grinder that I am using now. And as a bonus, the grinders that I am looking at cost much less than the entry level electric grinders. Becoming a member here paid off already!

Wow, I am stoked.

[ray settanta]

I just bought a PeDe #435. Here are some pics from the seller. I will post my experiences with this grinder later.

[ray settanta]

Another pic



Hmmmm. Can't seem to post another one.

[fffolks]

Good choice Ray, I have had good luck with that model. Enjoy!

[ray settanta]

Thanks!
Apparently, I forgot to delete my bid on another grinder that I was looking at. So now I will be receiving a Lehnartz also. I hope this doesn't turn into a collection.

[Joe]

Thanks!
Apparently, I forgot to delete my bid on another grinder that I was looking at. So now I will be receiving a Lehnartz also. I hope this doesn't turn into a collection.

It's ok they are all different and I am sure you can think of someone who needs a Burr Grinder. I gave out 3-4 of them for Christmas. I am back down to two.

[doubleosoul]

Thanks!
Apparently, I forgot to delete my bid on another grinder that I was looking at. So now I will be receiving a Lehnartz also. I hope this doesn't turn into a collection.

Trust me, it can become a collection fast ... lol.

[ray settanta]

Trust me, it can become a collection fast ... lol.

I am about half-way through the Hand (grinder) Jive thread on HB. Judging by your pics, i would definitely say that you have a collection.

[ray settanta]

The PeDe showed up today. Put some beans through it and it took 55 turns for 24 grams for a pour-over grind.  I didn't time it but it seemed to be fairly quick. Not strenuous either. I am retired so there is no rush to be out the door in the morning. The grind seemed to be very consistent. I don't have an espresso machine as yet so I don't know if this little grinder can be suitable; however, it seemed to grind very finely when I tried it and the burrs were not touching. I am very pleased with it. Thanks for the help in finding this.