It will be used for drip brewing in future or as my travel kit for hols. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Just a plug for a system that's worked well for me. The straw will create a void in the JB Weld for the the shaft to replace, but also makes it easier to fill the well with JB Weld. We'll reopen preorders later this week: All times are GMT+10. by Sam21 November 8th, 2013, 1:13 pm, #4: A few days later, and I have made three major tweaks/upgrades that have made this grinder an amazing grinder for french press/coarse grinding. The beloved Hario Mini Mill is a fixture in the coffee world. if you just hold the handle at zero and play with the wrench, it gets a lot easier to repeat your grind level. #1: I use 8 clicks with the Hario V60 #2. The Hario Skerton Pro features a high-quality build and a large number of grind settings. Ill try to figure out how to make them stay in their place but currently this appears to be the biggest factor for grind inconsistency. and our Another problem with these grinders is the construction materials that wear out or break, and the availability of replacement parts. 3.) By Dylan Ettinger. Before we apply tape, disassemble your hand grinder and clean it well. by opother (original poster) July 3rd, 2011, 7:57 pm. Spare parts list of discontinued products. It has a good capacity for storage, high-quality ceramic burrs and build quality, satisfactory . say that while their lower bearing gives a better coarse grind, it reduces the quality of finer grinds. Vasoline (to keep JB Weld from sticking to the Lower Burr Shaft). Come join the discussion about collections, retailers, beans, grinders, brewers, technical maintenance, models, styles, teas, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! We have confirmation that they're the water with an early to mid October ETA. I have modified my hario to prevent wear and burr wobble. As always, if you know of any other tricks or ways of improving the daily grind, post in the comments! Piece of Wood with center hole (the hopper should be able to sit upside down on this when the Lower Burr Shaft is in place.). The modification is not worth it because the grinder will ultimately still burn out in the end. Placing the grinder on a solid surface like a counter or table while grinding seems to be makes a noticeabledifference, although it requires more effort. Something to mix the JB Weld with, and to scoop into the 'well' (a popsicle stick would work well). Regular deep cleaning and maintenance of the Chemex prolongs its lifespan and makes for a more enjoyable cup of coffee. Post Deal. Acum te poti bucura de aroma cafelei proaspat macinate la rasnita ceramica Hario Skerton PRO. Anti-Slip Rubber Grip. 46 . So, dive into this Hario Skerton Pro review - the top offering currently in the Skerton hand grinder series. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BORO1WrCYAABGf-.jpg:large, another view of the measurement system. Looking for a coffee podcast to learn from? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. some people used a storebought acorn nut, but I prefer the stock part. Ask Question. Enjoy it!.. by opother July 3rd, 2011, 1:08 am, #2: Let's get into it. 11 years later it hasn't failed, so I imagine this is a pretty durable modification for a coffee grinder). I am certain that newer and older devices will both be improved by implementing the mod. For your Clever, how long do you let it steep before you release? from top to bottom, washer, m8 lock nut (colored for repeatability), washer, grinding lever, washer, cap from hario. I just use a paper towel and little brush to get small particles off. This modification greatly increased the quality of grind I was getting for both fine and coarse grinds. 16) Remove the the straw and tape from the shaft. 10) Use the mixing stick to fill the space around the 6 inch straw in the well. Based on my experience, this mod becomes more impactful as the grind becomes coarser. The Skerton Pro is an attractive piece of equipment. Does anyone here have experience with using a cordless drill with their Hario skerton to provide me some insight? 8) Place the hopper upside down on the piece of wood, and place the 6 inch piece of straw you cut into the well (it will be resting on tape you put on the other side). This will allow you to more easily access the 'well' that you are filling with JB Weld. Whether other mods like the one in the pic will do the same, I don't know, but they might. At the request of commenters on this thread, I created an Imgur album showing all three modifications, as well as the resulting grinds post-upgrade, with descriptions: Blue Horse Products' Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit. Hario Skerton Pro rates relatively high within its low-budget, manual grinder category. I still occasionally (when I'm in an experimental mood) use the Skerton when I use the MyPressi at home, and I'd rather not lose that ability. With the Busy Bee Espresso Coffee Grinder, grinding your espresso beans on the go becomes much easier. The bottom part is apparently made of a piece of ceramic, and in my case it fits tightly to the rod, even one single layer of tape didnt allow the rod to slide through it. Cutitele ceramice nu au miros metalic si nu vor rugini, sunt durabile, si performante. Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca. While holding the burrs in place, loosen the adjustment collar the appropriate number of notches for your brewing method. The smooth part of the shaft is narrower than the threaded part. While this mod will still work for older grinder models, I largely just recommend upgrading to the new, far-better version . by jzuzphreek (original poster) November 8th, 2013, 2:45 pm, #6: I recently upgraded to an electric burr grinder, so cannot say how durable this modification is (I used JB Weld on a bolt I stripped out of an engine block on a VW Bug. The Rod: 7: Hario Skerton Pro Ceramic Burr Hand Mill. by pacificmanitou November 8th, 2013, 1:52 pm, #5: HARIO Skerton Replacement Anti-Slip Cover. Hario. I also did the Hario Skerton stepless mod many moons ago. Fresh Roasted Coffee. by EricBNC July 3rd, 2011, 4:06 am, #3: Stronger Grind Shaft. I'm not quite so sure. It would be more worth your money to get a quality grinder for brewing and one for espresso. Once you have applied the tape, place the burr back into the grinder and fix and tighten everything else into place. Mick - Drinking in life one cup at a time. by Burner0000 November 11th, 2013, 8:10 am. Any clever folks out there know how I can somehow mod it to get the Goldilocks grind size? The Hario Skerton Plus uses ceramic burrs without preheating coffee beans which ensures that your coffee grounds don't lose any oils and flavours during the grinding process. Press J to jump to the feed. Close. $80.58. Cookie Notice I have had the the burr grinder. If youre not an owner of this fantastic hand grinder, check out its review! Got Blue Horse Products' Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit which, although it costs $15.99 for a simple metal bracket, makes a huge difference in burr stabilization (and therefore, grind consistency). Here I used three layers. This step-by-step guide will show you how to clean a burr grinder effectively. You will have about 30 minutes of work time once you have mixed the JB Weld. by turtle November 8th, 2013, 11:41 pm, #7: Grinders and fresh beans are the most important part. Espresso Shot. The Skerton has long been a world favourite, and now it's even better, with improved burr stability and better ground uniformity, a simpler grind setting wheel, and a stronger handle, it's Hario's answers to calls for more precision and professionalism in a hand grinder. 2) Cut two pieces of straw the length of the smooth part of the shaft. Craftsman. Before the mod, fines and boulders in the ground beans were both abundant. With so many single cup brewers on the market today, you may not know where to begin. TL;DR: sit with a m8 lock nut, some washers, and your skerton, magic may happen, EDIT: pic of the adjustment mechanism https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOROcEYCIAIxhXS.jpg:large (me turning the lock nut with a wrench while holding the grinding lever steady, to about 7 on the ruler for espresso), pic of the lock nut setup. Sold by Blue Horse Products and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Take your time and try not to allow lots of tape going over the edges. Get it as soon as Sunday, Feb 5. The larger Hario Skerton mill has more capacity (about 3 times as much), but if you are brewing for 1 or 2 people, I think the Slim model is ideal. and now there is absolutely no wiggling. At 15 clicks, the modification is essential. The ID of the bush (or bushes) need to be a firm, but not tight fit on the shaft, and the OD needs to be a tight fit in the hollow centre column of the grinder. So a rock got in your Skerton grinder and broke the inner burr. Weighing in at only 1.4 pounds (Skerton) and approximately 11 ounces (Mini Slim) it is clear that this is going to be something of a lightweight contest. With the Mini measuring 7.3 x 4.5 x 3.2 inches, you can see that it won't hold a whole heck of a lot of coffee, but it does actually hold up to two cups . So the mod, as it is described here didnt work. For more information, please see our So I have these questions: Why not get a proper espresso grinder and mod the hario? You can mod. A friend has the Hario MSS-1B Mini Slim grinder, and he has it even worse: The shaft has a pentagon stud, which has a loose fit with the stamped handle and is difficult to adapt to a drill.We were talking about his situation this week, and I decided to model a pentagon driver that could be 3D printed and would allow the user to use a drill to grind their coffee easily & quickly. 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