Has anyone else noticed their grind setting changing as the burrs break in (I assume)? My Lido's zero point has shifted half a rotation from the initial setting. This is based on both where the burr rub starts, as well as refractometer readings.

Which way did the zero move...finer or coarser?

Bob_McBob wrote:Has anyone else noticed their grind setting changing as the burrs break in (I assume)?

Nope. My zero hasn't changed. This is with light use, maybe 20-30 g. per day.

The zero is now a coarser setting, so I now have to grind half a rotation finer, and the burrs rub at -1/2. I've probably ground almost a pound of coffee since it arrived on Wednesday.

Any update on a replacement lid part for those of us with cracked catch jar lids?

This grind in behaviour seems like a good thing. I would guess that the bearings are settling in (some of them were pretty tight on setup) and the axle/bearings are getting fully mated. When you get your new lid it seems you can just swap the brass washer to the new zero point. Does the handle turn easier?

I have tried everything to break these lids (even froze one and ran over it with the car) but cannot make it happen. A plastics engineer theorizes that the cracking on some lids is due to density variations in the plastic used in the molding process causing some lids to have areas that are prone to stress related failure. I think my solution is going to be to warm up the lids when cutting and assembling the grinder to make sure there is no increased stress that I apply to the system. We may install a big 4 hole washer to spread the force of the 4 nuts evenly around the jar. No progress on a metal replacement or a method for me to cut metal efficiently but all issues of the LIDO are on the front burner.

I was experiencing beans feeding stoppage while grinding, so I came up with a bean agitator
1/4" ID silicone tubing, cut with a right hand downward spiral, do not cut all the way through leaving the last 1/2" , cut V notch as shown in picture, Wrap it around the shaft and enjoy grinding without doing the LIDO shake

Yes, the handle does seem to turn more easily. I've seen the same behaviour with other grinders, slowly having to grind a little finer from the initial setting. It actually started as only 1/4 rotation, so I'm not sure if it's stable yet. I was curious to see if anyone else noticed this with the Lido. It was probably easier for me to spot, because I use my refractometer a lot for dialing in, and the TDS change was very obvious.

Like I said earlier in the thread, my lid arrived cracked, but it doesn't seem to have affected the operation of the grinder. If there is a replacement part of some kind forthcoming, I'd be happy to wait for that rather than just getting another plastic lid. Especially since I'm in Canada.

I am in love with the grinder, and really enjoy hand grinding coffee. I have a Tanzania at home, and the Lido got me more excited, which should tell you something. I've been drinking rather a lot of pourover since Wednesday!

voodoodaddy wrote:I was experiencing beans feeding stoppage while grinding, so I came up with a bean agitator

I haven't noticed any bean stoppages I couldn't grind through. I did manage to get a bean stuck between the cross piece and the burr carrier, and extremely large beans have a bit of a tendency to collect on one side of the chamber.

I find that when I grind 30+ grams worth of beans, it'll stop feeding once in awhile and I would have give it a good shake to get the beans moving again.

After grinding a couple of lbs with a 1/2" socket on the fine setting, the burrs locked up at the zero point. I thought something might have caught up in the burrs, removed the strap and cleaned up both burrs. But after putting it back together, there was too much rub at the zero so I removed the all the hardware and replaced the cracked cap. Barb sent out a replacement cap and the power drive kit, and the bit they sourced is fantastic much better than using a regular socket. Using a wood block with a hole drilled, it took a couple of attempts to get everything lined up. The adjustment bolt need to be centered on re-assembly, I used a dremel and polished the end while it was out.

I think the jar lid can crack from over tightening or getting knocked around during shipping. Replacing the jar lid is not that difficult if you have a little jig. Good thing the lid is a common part and should not be difficult to make in an emergency with a box cutter.

Very happy to have an American made product with replaceable parts!

Another aspect of owner experience is how we use our LIDO. Some of you may be amused by its becoming part of a travel kit where I can now show people how one small difference in equipment can create a very noticeable difference in the cup. Here's my new thread on that.