Single Dose, Low Retention Grinder Project - Page 2

August 13th, 2016, 11:07 pm

Okay, here's an update. I had a few setbacks mostly due to my rusty woodworking skills. Lots to do still.

It's just loosely assembled to see how it's going to go together.

#12: Post by **one1speed** » August 14th, 2016, 1:55 pm

Pretty cool. Do any testing yet? Curious how this will work.

Thanks for the updates.

#13: Post by **IMAWriter** » August 14th, 2016, 2:51 pm

Nice work, and happy to see you posting this here.

August 14th, 2016, 3:06 pm

No additional testing beyond the initial low speed grinding speed with the drill.

August 17th, 2016, 2:30 am

Here's an update photo from today after finishing and assembly. I had problems with the veneer for the cover, but after seeing the plain aluminum flashing, I really like the way it looks. I still need to add the lower funnel. I do get some stalling at lower speeds, but it's still better in the mid range than with the smaller drill at full speed. Due to the grinding speed, the beans need a water spritz before grinding to keep the static at bay.

#16: Post by **one1speed** » August 17th, 2016, 9:25 am

Very cool! Nice simple concept, really like the way it came together. I agree that the aluminum looks nice as well.

#17: Post by **Bak Ta Lo** » August 17th, 2016, 12:55 pm

MB wrote:Here's an update photo from today after finishing and assembly.

Nice, enjoyed following along as you created the first ever wall mounted Pharos that I have seen, it looks great! That is a fine looking lever machine on the bar as well. Have to see some video of the grinder in action, and you need to name this, how about the "Pharo-matic"?

August 20th, 2016, 11:53 am

Ha! "Pharomatic". Nice one. If you crank up the speed too much it could be called the Pharocity.

Once I get the bottom cone finalized, I'll see about a video. Previously I had ground off some of the flat surfaces of the VVD bearing bracket below, but I'm thinking about also making some steeper angles to reduce any grounds holding surfaces.

Here's a detail shot of a coverup I did for an accidental dent I made in the back wood. Fortunately, the dent was in a perfect location.

#19: Post by **CoffeeBar** » August 20th, 2016, 8:05 pm

Hi MB, NICE JOB. Could you able to upload some video for this grinder in action? Thank you

August 21st, 2016, 3:47 pm

Ok, here's a little video of the grinder in action. [Edit: Lost my original video, so added the following one.]