On Mar 12, 2005, at 1:28pm, Brett Mason wrote: <Snip> Unfortunately, things are never so simple. While it is often argued that conical burr grinders are theoretically superior to flat burr grinders, just using a conical burr in a grinder is no guarantee of superior grind quality. For example, two of the grinders frequently discussed on the list are the Solis Maestro Plus (and it's precursors) and the Mazzer Mini. Now, while I would be the last person on the list to insist that everyone must buy a Mazzer Mini, I will admit that the grind quality from the Mazzer Mini is better than the Solis Maestro Plus. As it turns out, the Mini is a flat burr grinder and the Maestro Plus is a conical burr grinder, which sort of turns the theory on its head. Quality of design, materials and construction have much more to do with grind quality than whether a grinder uses conical or flat burrs. John Blumel |
Not to add fuel to the fire. Mainly, I'm just confused about he conical vs. plate burrs. I understand the potential differences in cutting styles. I thought Rocky had conical burrs. But, looking at the SweetMaria's page on the Rocky, it has the flat, plate burrs. So how does Rocky's burrs differ from the same steel burrs in a less expensive grinder? Since many of those have the flat plate burrs. And, how does a conical burr grinder (hand or electric) differ or compare to the Rocky? I'm only asking about Rocky because that seems to be a major favorite among the gang. Not trying to single it out. Just looking for some understanding. Thanks. -- Brent Roasting in an SC/TO For a Drip/Moka/Presspot Brew On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:57:26 -0500, John Blumel wrote: <Snip> |
Brent, Having just changed the burrs on my Mazzer Major I noticed that there is no way the burrs can touch. The way they are machined, is amazing. As John B. pointed out quality of manufacture is very important. Les On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:08:02 -0800, Brent - SC/TO Roasting wrote: <Snip> |
you know... I noticed similar on my rocky I think... you CAN touch the plates.. but I do not think the teeth actually can meet!! I did not turn it on..so not for sure... anyway really tested that?? Dennis On Mar 15, 2005, at 2:43 PM, Les wrote: <Snip> |
On Mar 15, 2005, at 3:08pm, Brent - SC/TO Roasting wrote: <Snip> Generally speaking, and this is necessarily vague, the differences are in the design and manufacture of the burrs themselves, the mounting and adjustment mechanism for the burrs, the material the burrs are made of, and how these are all packaged together with the other components of the grinder. Hopefully, that's not so vague as to be meaningless. John Blumel |
At 12:08 PM -0800 3/15/05, Brent - SC/TO Roasting wrote: <Snip> Conical burrs are not inherently better than plate burrs. It is true that some cheap grinders have plate burrs but that doesn't say anything about whether plate burrs are good or bad. The implementation and design are everything. Better grinders have better quality burrs (expensive hardened steel vs. lesser quality steel), mount the burrs more solidly and have better motors than cheap grinders. There are good grinders with conical burrs and mediocre grinders as well. Best, Edward |
Thanks, John. That does clear it up for me quite a bit. It was just vague enough to make sense to me! ;) Sometimes too much detail isn't a good thing - for this roaster anywho. Brent Roasting in an SC/TO For drip, moka, and presspot brew <Snip> |