Anyone ever used one of these?
http://www.quickmill.it/MyIndex.php?Lan ... id_prod=11

Wondering about the grind adjustment...
It's nice looking but can it deliver the goods?

Wow, the cutting angle of the bean-crushing coarse blade is swept back. I don't think I've ever seen that before. It makes me wonder if the grinder mostly relies on beans smashing between the square shaft in the middle of the bottom burr carrier and those blades.

The pin-holes on the underside of the top burr carrier indicate that the grinder is stepped; given that and the blade diameter, I would hypothesize that this grinder will be pretty aggravating to work with compared to a grinder with a Trespade conical burrset and/or one with infinite grind adjustment. Of course, that's all speculation. I'd love to see those grinding blades at work.

Thanks
I'm a novice looking for my first grinder so I just wanted to check. You've confirmed what I was thinking. While looking, I've seen replacement burrs for the machines that rate very well and recognised these seemed different. I'm not sure if I'm going to go completely stepless the first time around (budget!) but those steps look pretty coarse so perhaps best to just let that idea go .

What's neat about it (other than the vintage look) is the glass hopper. In looking at second hand machines its annoying how cloudy the plastic hoppers get, but then I guess when it gets bad enough you just buy a replacement hopper

I've never used one either. I think it looks nice but those burrs are pretty small. The fact that it's stepped is a big turn off too. You're gonna have to be patient (or wealthy ). Trademe's a funny beast. You might have weeks with no Mazzers (or whatever) and then 3 will show up. There are great deals to be had now and then if you keep your eyes pealed.

I can be patient. I saw that super jolly I think - but it was pick-up up only in Hamilton.

The anfim would have been a reasonable buy I think, but I didn't want to by the first one I saw without getting a feel for what comes up at what price.

Just don't want something in my price range to slip through without knowing if its worth the money. Truth be told right now I'm heavily leaning towards buying the next suitable box grinder that Orphan espresso put up. They've only got one there now but have said it's a real slow-poke so maybe not the best bet.

I figure with a quality hand grinder, I can really wait for just the right electric one to come up for sale, plus it can be used as backup in the event that an electric one packs it in at a later date Or by then I'll bite the bullet and buy one new but now's just not the right time.

(My only concern with importing from OE is that MAF might want it fumigated! Ick! So I'll be making a phone call next week to check it out!)

Oh yeah.. and when I do spot the next mazzer on TM I wont come tooting about it on here or I'm sure to be outbid

WRT the Quickmill Grinder... I wonder if the cutting surface has anything to do with the smaller sized burrs. I would REALLY like a chance to use this grinder beside my Major and see how it compares in the cup. Ive not seen ONE of these grinders anywhere. I looked for a while when I first bought Anita... You know, matching set hoo-hah. Never saw one for sale anywhere. Same with their Cups... I would love a set of their Demi's, but Ive been completely unlucky in my search.

Hey jman.. Completely unrelated but...Everytime I see a post of yours post I can't help but be drawn to the details in your location I was born at Poughkeepsie, lived in Wappingers Falls, moved to Canada when we were still v.young. My brothers used to say "Poughkeepsie!! What kind of a name is that" and my Mom always used to laugh and say it could have been worse.. we could have lived in a place called Fishkill

Anyway.. there's got to be someone out there that's used this Replica thing but I can't find any references anywhere. There are some review of other Quickmill grinders on coffeegeek but not this one it seems.

Thanks Kitt.
Yes I had seen those. I asked here last week about the old vs. new Zass grinders. Apparently in the new models something is held in with plastic tabs that may wear loose over time. Basically they get a mixed review but yes they may still suit my needs.

However given the exchange rate, if I can be sure that there are no issues with importing a proven restored vintage one, it would still be no more expensive than a new one from EspressoRoad and might be slightly better quality.

But yeah, if MAF (for you non nz'ers that's.. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry) is going to complicate things, espressoroad will definitely be my next stop. They've got a great range of gear! Love the round rubber tamper mat.