TomC wrote:I agree with Dan that mega threads are a detractor for searching thru once they blow up into endless pages, but I still think folks are going to want to talk about their actual experiences with them. I guess we can all do our part by limiting the chatter that tends to happen that doesn't contribute to the device in question specifically.

Guidelines on mega threads provides my rationale.

In my experience, collector threads are great for those who join them from the beginning, but daunting for those who wish to learn without reading 100+ pages, much of which is side banter unrelated to their immediate question. The result is that many join such threads assuming that ANY question related to the specific equipment at hand should be posed there, leading to repetitive questions. That's why "owner" threads are discouraged and specific discussions encouraged.

For what it's worth, unless I own the specific equipment in question, I tire of owner threads quickly and eventually ignore them. More specific subjects in new threads are much more likely to re-engage my interest (e.g., the recent discussion of how to solve static problems with the HG one). I suspect the same holds true for visitors, which is all the more reason I discourage owner threads.

But here we go again... if a discussion comes up that's worth splitting off, please let me know as I may not follow every post.

I just picked up my production version, and I agree with Tom: it is even nicer than the prototype. The improvements are subtle, but welcome. For example:
-stainless steel drive shaft instead of aluminum
-recesses in the base for the rubber feet
-keyed shaft to retain flywheel/handle to horizontal shaft

It took a few tries to get the adjustment right, but it is completely consistent. I expect that the burrs will bed in a little over time.

There is a noticeable reduction in friction, which has is a good sign.

The performance is great, just like the prototype. My espresso still tastes good

Nice job, Craig & Paul!

MSH wrote:...This grinder may single-handedly get me back in the espresso game again...

I think the grinder works better when you use both hands. (Sorry that was lame...)

It really is a beautiful grinder, I agree. But when they extended the handle radius, why did they only slap on a handle extension? With such attention to design detail it would seem cleaner to make the "flywheel" bigger in order to extend the radius that the handle travels at. It looks a little hacked compared to the rest of the grinder. And a larger flywheel would only help.

I need to trouble shoot mine when I get home tonight. It completely locked up on me grinding my first shot this morning. The prototypes never did that. It's like something in the burr adjustment just got tighter and tighter until it locked everything solid. I tried to fix it, but have to run out the door, so I won't have a solution till tonight.

The lower burr mount adjustment screw is much finer than the prototype model and the plate itself doesn't get moved almost at all. Less than a 1/4 turn on the knob and the settings you've chosen are locked in place.

Sounds like the lock knob allowed the burrs to come together. Either that or something got caught in the bevel gears. Or the bevel gears lost their required clearance somehow. I'm sure it'll all sort itself out when you get home. Most likely burrs creeping together I suspect. Let us know what you find.

Pimp my HG One project is already under way. If that blasted block of Bacote ever arrives I can finish it. Stupid wood...

Dave,

Nice! I plan on making matching wooden wares for the L-I and the HG-one sometime. I'd love to do Ironwood but it is hard to come by up here.

My HG One arrived a little while ago. For Canadians who are interested, DHL did the customs processing correctly, and I was only charged sales tax on the declared value, plus a $10 fee. Unfortunately, I don't have a chance to get it up and running until later tonight or tomorrow

p.s. Who got 71mm #0001 ?

Tom C.