Turn a $10 Coffee Grinder into a $50 One
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I make use of what I have. By adding a simple locking nut to a cheap manual grinder, I am able to get very consistent coffee bean grind size. I would have to realistically say the coffee produced is on par with some of the best coffee I had. This is granted you trust my taste in coffee comparing to those I tried in Europe. The grinds coming out of it is very consistent with this hack and you can see for yourself in the close-up view of the grinds produced before and after the hack. This is more for those who prefer manually ground coffee. Of course, if you already bought an expensive coffee grinder or if you just don't want the manual labor of grinding your own then you might want to skip this.
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On behalf of cheap lovers of coffee everywhere, THANK YOU!
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On behalf of cheat lovers get a $1800.00 grinder instead!!!
I prefer to buy good coffee to cheap coffee, and I’m certainly not a ‘cheap’ lover of anything, but I think I k ow what you mean. Probably!
Thanks for the tip! Works perfectly for espresso grinds. I used a stainless steel wing nut for easy adjustments.
I am extremely broke and was suffering from the dilemma of having to either grind really uneven coffee in my spice grinder or getting pre-ground coffee (or dropping Too Much Money(tm) on a grinder) and this has S A V E D me, thank you
Nice! Glad it helped!
you can also use a cheap blade and sift the dust with a paper tower to get decent drip grind
I have the exact same hand grinder and it is really inconsistent with its grind size, as expected for its price of course. But doing your mod really raised the quality of the grind size consistency of this cheap grinder. Thank you so much!
Holy smokes! I think you just saved me about $200. Thank you!! This is such a brilliant video. Thank you so much.
Some Follow Up - I bought the grinder along with the m6 x 1mm nuts suggested, and did the hack described in the video. Funny story - I almost bought a $160 hand grinder today, but I have been looking at some priced from $200 - $300 because I wanted to get an "affordable" grinder which could grind coffee appropriately for espresso. HOWEVER, after performing the hack on this inexpensive grinder, I just ground coffee beans to a very consistent grind size that is equal (at least visually and in texture) to powdered sugar. I can't believe it. In fact, I think it's probably too small of a grind. I can't wait to try it out. Thank you so much!
@@ahikernamedgq any further update on the experiment? How did it hold up over time? I have a $200 grinder in my Amazon cart right now and am looking for cheaper options before I pull the trigger.
@@subodhdk Great question. It worked, but it only let me grind one size, without having to remove the nuts. Plus, it wasn’t able to allow for any type of precision in grind size adjustment. So, I threw this away and bought a Kinu Phoenix.
@@ahikernamedgq thank you for the very helpful reply!
I only stumbled across this video about a week ago. I had a cheap grinder that i bought from eBay and i wanted to try this mod on it, since it is my backup grinder, and it's the one that i usually take camping. My home grinder is always on medium fine and i use an Aeropress. This cheap grinder's adjusting nut would NOT stay in one place. So i bought some nuts with nylon insert, but the shaft wasn't long enough to even get it started on the threads. I had to trash the plastic washers on either end and finally was able to get it on the shaft and tightened. Works like a charm. Takes me about 10 minutes to grind about 20 grams of beans but it's worth it. Thank you for showing us how to do this.
I did the same thing to my grinder just a few minutes before watching your video. what a coincidence !! it works. good job :)
That was outstanding. Measuring the nut was supremely useful. Excellent!
Neat tip. I attached a small Black and Decker electric screw driver ($5 bucks version) to save the daily work out. After awhile, I upped the tool to a Ryobi electric driver.. Works nicely.
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Real engineer hours
What a great human being! Thanks buddy! Im speaking from Brazil
great idea! I bought a grinder just like the one you have and I will probably get a nut to fix the grind setting as well. Thank you!
Did this 2 years ago and it still works! Thank you.
I will probably upgrade for a faster grinder but that was a nice idea
You're welcome! It's great cheap improvement when you're just starting out. Pretty soon, you might want to get a better grinder if your palette gets more picky.
Great idea and video!
Ordered a couple of these grinders, $12 each.
Instead of a nut, I'm using a wing nut so, hopefully, I can drop the wrench part of the kit and still make grind size adjustments.
Just bought this grinder and I'm so pleased to see this fix. This obviously is the solution to wear due to continuous use, thanks a lot!
this actually helped me a LOT. thank you so much!
You're welcome!
dude - I've been 3 months in using this - and it works great -- THANK YOU. Also I'd highly recommend these 2 things a) moka pot and b) subminimal nanofoamer. you can use them to make home made latte and capuccino on the cheap.
Glad it worked for you. Yeah, mine has been locked in espresso grind mode and never came loose since this video.
@@BeatTheBushDIY that’s sweet - my nut stayed on pretty firm for a while and has been coming off a bit lately but it’s still great.
@@breadman5048 if it's coming off, not sure if you have the space but a second nut fixes it into place. It's a very common trick used in threaded rods and the like for making sure it doesnt move, they just need to be well tightened against eachother
Thanks. Great idea. Would recommend a stainless steel nut to minimize corrosion when rinsing parts. You can also use a stainless. steel nylon lock nut to prevent any backing out over time but that might make it harder to clean regularly.
It appears later models now introduce a locking groove that prevents it from slipping. However, it isn't too secure still.
very nice explanation, I went ahead and bought the $10 one, and my nut and my husband grinded cinnamon sticks while he watched the video and got really nice and thin cinnamon powder. I will be using this for spices. Thank you for this video!!
You're welcome! It makes a world of difference if it can lock in place. =D
If you use a lock nut, it will grind much better and more consistent. Great idea!
Oh brilliant
Omg this works so well, I have the same grinder and I also bought a replacement burr which has the same problem now. You don't even need a ratchet I can tighten it enough with fingers that it doesn't move up or down.
Was just searching for a new grinder and watching reviews them your video popped up, now I won't need to buy. Thank you.
Nice one! It does indeed make the grind size more consistence. I've since outgrown this grinder in order to narrow the distribution of grind size.
Fantastic demo! I ended up with upper back muscle strain after using this exact same grinder only a few times! Took over 200 turns! Ridiculous amount of
time to grind just a few tablespoons of beans for one cup coffee!!! Yes
these are sold under many names but are the
same cheap laborious to use grinder! Will use your nut suggestion for consistency of grind. But no one should think this is a realistic way to grind your morning cup a Joe!!! Great demo!
Oh yeah. After using this for a year or so, I finally upgraded. This is great cheap one to start though.
@@BeatTheBushDIY what di u upgrade to ? And do u need to modify it to make it steady for espresso?
I just removed in my cart the new grinder I am about to buy! heading to buy the screw now! thank you so much!
Oh yeah? Nice!
I also wrapped tape around the central shaft where it goes thru both plastic bushings. The combination of a nut (I used a nylock) to keep my setting dialed in perfectly, and he tape to remove all play in the shaft/bushings, made my cheap grinder perform VERY well.
You don't need a spanner nor socket to tighten that nut. What you do is hold the nut with a finger and unwind that starwheel onto the nut till it binds securely via friction. Of course you first adjust the nut a little higher than where you want it because as you unwind the starwheel, the nut will unwind slightly before the friction between the two surfaces kicks in.
@BaySlanger , you then turn the starwheel clockwise and it will loosen from the nut. You then adjust the nut to where you want it and then turn the starwheel anti-clockwise till it binds against the nut via friction.
OH MAN I WAS PLANNING TO BUY A NEW GRINDER!
Thanks for saving my money
Great video! Watching this also made me realize that my grinder was assembled in the wrong order, which was causing the grinder piece to be slightly offset and grinding uneven. After your tips I have much more evenly ground coffee!
Glad it helped!
Brother, you are a mechanical genius! You saved us cheapos a lot of money when deliberate built-in-obsolescence seems to be the trend in todays world!
This is awesome, thank you! I bought a not-that-cheap grinder that is pretty okay but now I know how to measure bolt threads!
That's very helpful. A brilliantly simple solution to a problem which the manufacturer should have thought of.
Perhaps they added this feature or a better locking mechanism by now.
omg!!! I needed this a week ago. I have a similar grinder that has recently broken. There is a small black plastic part between the black plastic nut (the one with a star shape) and the ceramic part with pyramid shaped. That tiny part has broken into pieces and I don't know exactly why. Maybe it felt, my other theory was that last week I bought Maragogype coffee beans which are huge...and it was a bit difficult to grind to a medium size. Well I don't know why this broke and I am not sure if there are replacement parts. I will definitely buy another grinder but I am not sure about buying the same.... well who knows! Thanks for the video, I reckon it would be really help full for anyone
Thank you so much for this! Genius!!!
good thing i saw this video before, never knew i would buy a hand grinder and the original nut actually loosening itself..
Very informative video! Thank you! I love that you actually showed the grinding process. I was looking at various manual grinders and this will mostly be used
when out and for power loss so will be not used often and spending $30 to $70 is a waste. This pretty much solves it all and helped me choose a manual coffee bean grinder.
To think it is the same specced grinder even here in India and I went and found the nut and applied your hack with great results. My Moka Pot coffee, which is very grind-sensitive, tastes so much better now.
That's music to my ears! They should incorporate this into the product.
i bought the same model, but on mine the spring was connected to the burr and the metal washer was on the other side of the spring
Outstanding hack! Thank you for sharing. I would recommend using a touch of blue locktight to help keep your additional nut in place.
Good point but I wouldn't want that to touch my food when specs of it comes loose.
This is absolutely genius! Saved me getting new grinder thank you
Very welcome!
just bought a thing like this to resolve my grind issue for espresso, and your tip is right on time!
Nice! Let me know if it works out.
Thank you. This answered why my coffee didn't grind correctly.
Thank so much!!! I'm so glad to find this out! Happy Coffee to you!
Update. I added the nut to my grinder and it's working perfectly. No more adjusting it! Thanks again.
Very helpful my friend! Thanks for sharing, I had no idea this was even happening to me, but you’re exactly right, the black nut is indeed loosening. Easy fix, thanks again! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
you are like a mechanical engr! Thanks for the useful info sir
You are welcome. I'm actually an Electrical Engineer by schooling.
The way you explain everything is awesome! You think just like i do. Keep up the great work!
dude,, great video.. I followed your other video with the drill,, your problem with the inconsistence was the same with me too.. Im adding the nut now,, thanks. GOOD WORK MY DUDE~!
I am totally trying this. My girlfriend wants to get me a grinder for my birthday in a few months for my new espresso machine but I want something for the meantime. This is a fantastic option! I am going to come back in a few weeks and say how it worked out
Makes it much more repeatable. However the distribution in grind size of a cheap grinder is all over the place.
Brilliant modification. So good of you to share too. 💐
Use a locking nut with a nylon insert.
Not needed when two nuts are used.
thanks. just got mine brand new and was looking for instructions on settings... great information
Glad I could help
I have a old fashioned style square wooden box grinder that keeps going loose. I put a little mark with white paint on the adjustment nut and since it is on top, I can keep adjusting it while I grind, but it would be nice if I could figure out a way to make it stay in place better. mmmmm. . . Lock spring washer? I believe the expensive grinders have springs involved with keeping tension on the nut to keep it from unscrewing.
M6-1.00 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, Plain Finish, A2 Stainless Steel, Right Hand thread
This locking nut will work lot better for occasional adjustments. If you adjust very often buy a dozen and change the nut after a dozen adjust ment or so. The lock will wear out.
This worked well for the time being. Newer ones has a groove that will hold the nut in place but could be prone to wearing out.
Listen dude, I bought an electric coffee grinder today!
But you still held my attention tru this entire video lol
Great job and I'm sure its helpful to tons of people!!
Big help as I’ve just ordered what looks like the same grinder. Good insight and will definitely be a big help if I notice the same problem. 👍🏻
You are a hero bro. 👊
I modified mine to grind extremely fine by placing a washer between the ceramic burr and the hex nut. And to seal it, I did when you did and applied a m6 lock nut. The downside is that it now takes around 4 minutes to grind 7 grams. But, I'm getting extremely fine being from a $10 grinder. I'll spend the 4 minutes haha
Excellent video! I have this EXACT HAND GRINDER!
Thanks from London England 👍😎🏴🇬🇧
Thanks for watching!
Very good, I had the same idea also before I finished your video.
Excellent hack! I'm thinking a nylon insert hex lock nut might even go 1 step further but might not be necessary. Cheers!
So far, using two nuts just locks it forever. I never had to retighten once.
I just bought the same one , thanks for the video.
This was an amazing trick
Sweet cheap fix very helpful
Thanks alot man, such precise useful hack. Saved me from pricey manual grinder.
Love this modification. Thank you.
Glad you like it!
Very helpful; thank you! 👍👍
Thank you for your idea i just bought coffee grinder and just recieved now.
I will buy a nut to fix this..... this video is helpul tnx from Philipines....
Glad I could help
Great tip, thanks👍
Wow, thanks for the tip.
I would also like to suggest adding a crush washer and or a nyloc nut. Then you would never need to worry about tightening it ever again.
That works too but two nuts have worked for months so I recommend it.
Fantastic idea! Thorough explanation.
thank you very much, this video is really helping me alot 👍👍👍👍
Glad it helped!
Thanks! Great video. I got a wing nut and can easily lock it down by hand. Saved major money!
Glad it helped!
Great video. Thanks
Thank you ❤
The job will be much marvelous if you use a M6 Lock Nut instead of the common nut. A lock nut is one nut with some plastic on the thread which will stop any loosening of tightness.
Possibly. If you use a lock nut, you wont use the included nut that has a plastic knob attached to it. But it is to be seen if a single lock nut has enough friction to keep it from moving. A double nut is dead solid.
Now, that's a good video!! Thank you!
You're welcome!
That's genius, thanks my friend
Not really
THANK YOU. That was very helpful ☕
This content is GOLD!
Great tip! Gonna try it
thank u thank u thank u so much, this was much needed to know before i buy one. thank u again.
Thank you from Egypt
=D =D
Insert flat washer in between nut will be more perfect.
More perfect? If you want. It haven't slipped in the months of me using it.
Ex mechanic here. The washer in this reduces friction which is what is locking them in place. Double nutting is no ot uncommon in such situations even in the old days of solid lifters on automobile engines.
@@BeatTheBushDIY Sorry, I agree with the others... I just posted an comment about wire-twist and it's free, no size to worry about, and stays put. Getting a nut is a bit over engineering and way more headaches if you want to adjust the grind size.
I wonder if something as simple as a lock washer would do it? No measurements, no having to loosen/reapply for a different grind size.
Excellent video, awesome hair style!
Thank you! Cheers!
👍Amazing! Your content is great! What a fantastic video! Thank you for your time and effort! Love it ✌️
Thank you very much!
Brilliant. Hero level video.
Great video!
Great video tutorial, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you
Thanks
Thank you so very much.
You are so welcome
Thanks a ton...just got a new one and this is great advice to know at the beginning...:)
Glad it helped!
Thanks!
Hey. That looks like the grinder I have. My nut grind size has a notch when I turn it. Spring loaded. I fill that top all the way up.
Put the handle on. If I want to change the courseness. Turn upside down, crank a few times to get beans out. Remove cup, then I turn all the way closed and the out 10 to 13 notches. I don't know if a notch is a full turn. Put cup back on, turn right side up. I crank at about 50 rpm for my taste. If ya crank to fast, like you said, I think they bounce around and don't fall in all the way. Yep I give it a shake too to hear how many I have left. I should take it apart and see how the notch works. Thanks for the video, it's the best one.
Indeed, newer ones has a notch but I wonder how long the plastic notch will last. I have since tried a better grinder that will grind with more precision. Meaning less small and less large grinds, concentrating the good flavors.
Mine is still going strong. I've burned through a couple coffee pots. My last maker is an Aeropress.
amazing. ty so much
Thank you for this trick, because i dont need to buy the new one
THANK YOU... THANK YOU... AGAIN, THANK YOU....... You just saved me from spending more money
Brilliant - Cheers !
I think you have the washer between the spring and the burr backwards. It should go flat side in, prong side against the burr. That would help slow down slippage even without the nut. Eventually though you probably need the nut to keep it tight
What you say is seen in the minute 5:08
If a new grinder would start slipping after a month, that mostly indicates too much coffee oil remain in your grinder. if you clean it a bit, the slipping will be less. But I like your cheapo fix, will try. Thanks!
Those models of grinders are perfect for Aeropress inside tube.
True.
Great video by the way
Thanks!