Fellow Ode brew grinder review - Page 88
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Just the edges. Fellow should have cut them down slightly as this is a common problem on grinders that use this method to drive burrs. I had to do the same thing on my two Bunn grinders which is where I figured out the solution. Though on the Bunns it's possible to use a file because there is so much more room.
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Just did a sifting with SSP with setting 7 (on the coarse end of filter that I use) with a none aligned Ode and there is defiantly an increase of middle fraction compared to the finest setting on the Ode in stock configuration, but also slightly more fines compared to stock burrs v1.
Compared to an well aligned EK with stock burrs, in filter range at setting 7 (Old dial) According to notes I got about an equal amount of fines, perhaps one percentage less with the Ode with SSP, but also noticeable more boulders with SSP Ode, however the setting where on the coarse end, it would definitely be reduced going down to setting 6 and if I bothered to align it.
Compared to an well aligned EK with stock burrs, in filter range at setting 7 (Old dial) According to notes I got about an equal amount of fines, perhaps one percentage less with the Ode with SSP, but also noticeable more boulders with SSP Ode, however the setting where on the coarse end, it would definitely be reduced going down to setting 6 and if I bothered to align it.
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Hi, i just upgraded to the ssp burrs, no issue putting them on but i was wondering if there is any video to see how to do the alignment even tho i hardly see a lot of margin to work with !
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There are a few videos on YouTube...have you checked those out?
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This might be a stupid question but I have a stock ode, likely with 1.1 burrs (February shipped). Am I supposed to align this thing? Because I've never even taken the front face off. I'm very happy with the coffee it makes.
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Their design doesn't really lend itself to alignment. You can calibrate the zero point but alignment is sort of futile with those burrs.
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Best friend is leaving for college, and I'm wondering if this is a good present to give for someone who is interested in specialty coffee.
My main concern is the ease of use, or specifically the hassles that most reviews have picked at.
My main concern is the ease of use, or specifically the hassles that most reviews have picked at.
- 1. Can it still not grind fine enough at the lowest settings?
2. Is it still messy, even after RDT/spraying the coffee with light mist of water?
3. Is the light buzzing still an issue?
4. Does the auto-stop function still not work?
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I have a 2020 edition and I don't have a problem with 2,3 and 4. Nr. 1 i still believe is relevant if you brew short brews on fast brewers using a Hoffmann style technique, but not as bad as with v. 1 burrs. However I'm sure it will be sorted out when the new burrs comes out hopefully this summer.
The problem with 2,3 and 4 where mostly Kickstarter batch related, as I wrote above I don't have mess problems when doing RDT, not doing it then I have that problem some days with some coffees but not constantly, so it seems very influenced by environmental factors.
The problem with 2,3 and 4 where mostly Kickstarter batch related, as I wrote above I don't have mess problems when doing RDT, not doing it then I have that problem some days with some coffees but not constantly, so it seems very influenced by environmental factors.
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Yeah basically echoing the last post, I got my Ode directly from fellow late last year and I have none of these issues.dascoont wrote:Best friend is leaving for college, and I'm wondering if this is a good present to give for someone who is interested in specialty coffee.
My main concern is the ease of use, or specifically the hassles that most reviews have picked at.
I've speed-read most of this thread, but any input would be really helpful.
- 1. Can it still not grind fine enough at the lowest settings?
2. Is it still messy, even after RDT/spraying the coffee with light mist of water?
3. Is the light buzzing still an issue?
4. Does the auto-stop function still not work?
I do 19g to 300g water and draw down time is ~4 mins on setting 2. Retention is low and not really any mess with rdt. No buzzing. Auto stop usually kicks in 2-3 seconds after I hear the last bean. Overall it's a very functional little grinder.
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Got mine from Fellow in April. No issues. Using with Aeropress at around 2. I'm happy with it so far.