Best hand grinder for home use

#1: Post by **ashevillian** » March 5th, 2015, 3:16 pm

Hello,

I am pretty new to the coffee world but I wanting to learn more. I am currently using a Bodum french press from the 80's which is working well. I'm buying a Chemex and would like to buy a hand grinder/mill to use for both my french press and the Chemex. I have read a lot about the Hario Mini Mill and would be fine buying it but I wanted to know what my options for bigger hand grinders were. I haven't seen any reviews specifically for either french press or Chemex using either of these Hario wooden mills like http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-colu ... B00539VVAQ or http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MM-2-Coffee ... 004QWMAII/.

Any information would be appreciated!

#2: Post by **baldheadracing** » March 5th, 2015, 3:29 pm

Lido2

ETA: http://www.oehandgrinders.com/

Unboxing / review
http://youtu.be/tc_1zH9jgto

Recent review/comparison
http://youtu.be/w-wPqvSB3NA
http://youtu.be/KMGDnG5nFFc

March 5th, 2015, 3:39 pm

I think the Orphan Espresso Lido 2 is best suited for your needs. My second choice recommendation would be the Knock Hausgrind.

#4: Post by **Exordium01** » March 5th, 2015, 6:15 pm

The Hario grinders aren't good. There is no burr or shaft stability which results in poor grind distribution. It also takes a long time to grind enough coffee. Skip them and go for something better. You won't regret it.

#5: Post by **pacificmanitou** » March 5th, 2015, 8:04 pm

[creative nickname] wrote:I think the Orphan Espresso Lido 2 is best suited for your needs. My second choice recommendation would be the Knock Hausgrind.

+1

#6: Post by **EspressoForge** » March 5th, 2015, 8:58 pm

Are we talking the best? Or the most practical that's still quite good? If really the best, and talking about brew/cupping only (no espresso), look into this:
Titan Manual Grinder

March 5th, 2015, 9:16 pm

I'm really just looking for a good grinder that will produce a consistent grind for both french press and chemex coffee...it does not need to be the best. I don't want to spend too much at this stage as I'm just getting into it.

March 5th, 2015, 9:45 pm

Very understandable, and reasonable...but grinders around here are usually anything but! Just kidding, anyway I do agree with the LIDO 2. Although I haven't used it, it's been on my list to pick up, especially as a travel grinder.

#9: Post by **Bob_M** » March 5th, 2015, 9:49 pm

I'd go with Lido 2. The Hausgrind is probably not available and even if it were it has to come from England. I just checked and the Lido is in stock. And it's sold from Idaho. Just click on the link provided by baldheadracing.

#10: Post by **Oakeshott** » March 5th, 2015, 10:41 pm

Another plus one for the Lido 2. I started with the Hario but quickly moved on.