New Monolith locking mechanism

#1: Post by **Monsoon** » October 16th, 2018, 10:51 am

So, how are people enjoying the upgraded locking mechanism on their brand new Monoliths?

#2: Post by **LBIespresso** » October 16th, 2018, 12:39 pm

Impatiently staring out my window waiting for UPS.

I'll let you know!

#3: Post by **Davidm** » October 16th, 2018, 12:50 pm

Works extremely well. Only on day two, but switching between brew and espresso is seamless. I put another arrow sticker on for brew and my wife new uses it instead of the Virtuosa.

October 16th, 2018, 2:42 pm

Curious about how you use the second sticker? I figured you'd have to rotate the adjustment until the existing sticker is on to another grind setting number to change the grind.

#5: Post by **Davidm** » October 16th, 2018, 2:47 pm

You have to turn the dial 180 degrees to get in the range for drip. There are no markings on the back side, nor should there be. This is way more simple than figuring out rotations on my Kinu (which also is incredibly repeatable when switching grinds).

#6: Post by **Peppersass** » October 16th, 2018, 3:11 pm

A few pictures may help.

Normal view when grinding espresso (with my new SSP burrs the nominal grind setting is in the 4-5 range):

Normal view when grinding for vac pot (with my new SSP burrs the nominal grind setting for filter is in the 7-9 range):

Where the black sticker ends up when the grinder is set for espresso:

As you can see, my Flat has the old locking mechanism.

#7: Post by **grog** » October 16th, 2018, 4:07 pm

Also the fineness setting is reversed with the new mechanism. Finer is clockwise.

#8: Post by **slickrock** » October 16th, 2018, 8:19 pm

Wonder if Denis will ever provide an upgrade kit for those with the clamp lock.

#9: Post by **ira** » October 16th, 2018, 8:59 pm

It's already been asked and given that it requires replacing most of the grinder the answer was no. If you really want it, buy a new one and sell the one you have.

Ira

#10: Post by **Tonefish** » October 16th, 2018, 9:05 pm

Davidm wrote:You have to turn the dial 180 degrees to get in the range for drip. There are no markings on the back side, nor should there be. This is way more simple than figuring out rotations on my Kinu (which also is incredibly repeatable when switching grinds).

Okay, that makes sense now! Thank You!