very helpful video..I will remember it, when my new df64 will arrive in january and set the zeropoint exactly like you did it. I was watching the setting up by useres in other videos and think that it is probably bad for the burrs quality, when they get in contact during highspeed rotating. Your method seems to be the much better solution. Thank you vrry much!
Hi CY, thank you very much for this video. I was so confused when I first received by DF64 Gen 2 and had no idea how to set zero point so I just turn till I cant anymore and set that as zero. Luckily for me, I have yet to grind anywhere close to the burrs touching so didn't risk burr damage. I have also watched your burr alignment video and am motivated to do it on my grinder too. On another note, I'm also residing in Singapore and have recently just started roasting my own coffee too and it's really nice to see others as passionate about this craft too. Thanks for your service to the community :)))
Hi there! Recently received the DF64 Gen2 and discovered your channel during @HoonsCoffee's live stream. Appreciate your guidance on burr seasoning. This video was particularly beneficial, especially transitioning from hand grinders to the DF64. Planning to do an alignment test based on your part 2 video! :)
thanks CY, you know what i was doing with my df64 until your video? i was turning the metal arrow around to change the settings.. thinking its as easy as the breville grinder,, i didnt even know i had to turn the entire machine around to change the setting,, no wonder i was getting bad coffee... thanks for the video, saved my coffee game.
I've found the zero point, but it's way over around 5 o'clock on the dial. Any way to get that dial pointing to zero into the front center (like I could do on my much older Rancilio Rocky)?
So in your previous df 64 video you said your 0 point was when you can hear the burrs rubbing against each other. So was that a mistake in the old video?
Nope. It's more of a personal preference whether you are comfortable with setting the burr touch point as zero or slightly coarser than burr touch point as zero.
What's the worse that can happen if I let the burrs touch each other for a bit? I did not know this did not came calibrated from the factory so I tested it as it came. Only later did I found out that the machine needs calibrating.
Probably not an issue if you're spinning it with your fingers whilst it's off.. I was using mine of setting 5 for a while but move it down to 4 using it on. I didn't realise the burrs were touching and it did damage (wear them) so I would let them touch while motor is running personally.
My Gen 2 galled up really bad between the carrier and the ring and locked up. I don’t think it had enough lubricant between the two. Have you had any issues with yours messing up and getting hard to adjust?
@@CaffeMartellaSingapore thanks for the reply! Mine is also a Gen2. I've tried disassembling the grinder to clean it, tightening the screws holding burrs and trying different burr alignments, but the problem still persists.
Possible to send me a video when it move and also a video when it is disassembled so that I can take a look at it. You can send the video link if you do an upload as I believe you cannot send a very large file via email.
yeah not the most foolproof design unfortunately. Things can easily go wrong in a shared household where others don’t watch coffee making videos and just want to have a coffee. The adjustment wheel really needs to lock at zero and not turn any further to avoid accidents. Plus it’s hard to remember where you are if it’s on one of those lines in between numbers. Better to have more lines in finer print and each one numbered individually so you can have a number for each decimal micron or something similar
There is one foolproof design that is getting a superautomatic coffee machine that makes decent coffee at the touch of the button. Speciality coffee needs more attention and understanding in order to make good coffee. I do agree with one point that you make. Which is the locking of the zero point as beyond that the burrs will be touching. Probably, that is the only thing that you need to tell whoever is using the grinder to watch out for. Other than that, most grinder will still require you to make adjustment of the grind setting.
very helpful video..I will remember it, when my new df64 will arrive in january and set the zeropoint exactly like you did it. I was watching the setting up by useres in other videos and think that it is probably bad for the burrs quality, when they get in contact during highspeed rotating. Your method seems to be the much better solution. Thank you vrry much!
the way that don't have to power on to find the zero point is so helpful, thanks a lot
Thanks for the video, your method is less damaging then those telling us to turn the motor for zeroing.
My pleasure and always welcome. Thanks for watching!
Nice job. Very clear. Getting mine in the next week or so. This will be very helpful for my first steps.
Glad it helped
Hi CY, thank you very much for this video. I was so confused when I first received by DF64 Gen 2 and had no idea how to set zero point so I just turn till I cant anymore and set that as zero. Luckily for me, I have yet to grind anywhere close to the burrs touching so didn't risk burr damage. I have also watched your burr alignment video and am motivated to do it on my grinder too.
On another note, I'm also residing in Singapore and have recently just started roasting my own coffee too and it's really nice to see others as passionate about this craft too. Thanks for your service to the community :)))
You are always Welcome and glad that my video helps you!
Your videos are extremely helpful, thanks for taking the time and explaining everything so clearly!
Always welcome and it's Mt pleasure to help in any way I can.
Great video thnx. Just got mine .i dont know why i took it apart to figure it out ..then watched 5 videos before yours ..finaly i get it 😂
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Enjoyed the video. I ordered this model and this will come in handy. Thank you a bunch for sharing this information.
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Hi there! Recently received the DF64 Gen2 and discovered your channel during @HoonsCoffee's live stream. Appreciate your guidance on burr seasoning. This video was particularly beneficial, especially transitioning from hand grinders to the DF64. Planning to do an alignment test based on your part 2 video! :)
awesome and thanks for watching my channel too!
Really useful video this, I'm getting mine soon and very excited.
It's great to know my videos provide you with information to make decisions.
thanks CY, you know what i was doing with my df64 until your video? i was turning the metal arrow around to change the settings.. thinking its as easy as the breville grinder,, i didnt even know i had to turn the entire machine around to change the setting,, no wonder i was getting bad coffee... thanks for the video, saved my coffee game.
Glad that my video help you!
Love it mate. Great explanation
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Welcome!
I've found the zero point, but it's way over around 5 o'clock on the dial. Any way to get that dial pointing to zero into the front center (like I could do on my much older Rancilio Rocky)?
So in your previous df 64 video you said your 0 point was when you can hear the burrs rubbing against each other. So was that a mistake in the old video?
Nope. It's more of a personal preference whether you are comfortable with setting the burr touch point as zero or slightly coarser than burr touch point as zero.
@@CaffeMartellaSingapore Noted. Thanks for the quick reply!
@ravic1754 always welcome! Thanks for watching my videos and hope you can subscribe to my channel!
What's the worse that can happen if I let the burrs touch each other for a bit? I did not know this did not came calibrated from the factory so I tested it as it came. Only later did I found out that the machine needs calibrating.
Nothing really bad will happen, actually.
Probably not an issue if you're spinning it with your fingers whilst it's off.. I was using mine of setting 5 for a while but move it down to 4 using it on. I didn't realise the burrs were touching and it did damage (wear them) so I would let them touch while motor is running personally.
Oh yikes glad I watched it, wish there was a safeguard
My Gen 2 galled up really bad between the carrier and the ring and locked up. I don’t think it had enough lubricant between the two. Have you had any issues with yours messing up and getting hard to adjust?
So far I have not
My grind setting/collar will move while grinding. Example, if I set it at 5, it will shift to 5.5 while grinding. Do you have the same issue?
I have never encountered this issue before. Check if the springs are still in good shape. Your is the gen 1 right?
@@CaffeMartellaSingapore thanks for the reply! Mine is also a Gen2. I've tried disassembling the grinder to clean it, tightening the screws holding burrs and trying different burr alignments, but the problem still persists.
@buffamous that's wierd. It shouldn't happen. If it's under warranty you should get the dealer to check for you.
Possible to send me a video when it move and also a video when it is disassembled so that I can take a look at it. You can send the video link if you do an upload as I believe you cannot send a very large file via email.
yeah not the most foolproof design unfortunately. Things can easily go wrong in a shared household where others don’t watch coffee making videos and just want to have a coffee. The adjustment wheel really needs to lock at zero and not turn any further to avoid accidents.
Plus it’s hard to remember where you are if it’s on one of those lines in between numbers. Better to have more lines in finer print and each one numbered individually so you can have a number for each decimal micron or something similar
There is one foolproof design that is getting a superautomatic coffee machine that makes decent coffee at the touch of the button. Speciality coffee needs more attention and understanding in order to make good coffee. I do agree with one point that you make. Which is the locking of the zero point as beyond that the burrs will be touching. Probably, that is the only thing that you need to tell whoever is using the grinder to watch out for. Other than that, most grinder will still require you to make adjustment of the grind setting.
@@CaffeMartellaSingapore Yeah I would hate to see my GF grinding away my brand new SSP burrs because she carelessly turned the dial the wrong way :)
@kulkulan223 yeah I totally feel you.