OT: Can this coffee grinder be adjusted?
My son gave me a PeDe Koffie grinder. It seems to work fine, but yields a very coarse grind. Is it possible to adjust the coarseness somehow? (I saw nothing.)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw...-9vHEYRSC=w450 |
You’re going to gring coffee in your workshop?
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Is there a thumb wheel in the back? It should be behind the axle the handle is attached to and is turned to adjust the grind.
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Yes, it is kinda cool. If I get the grind worked out I'll tackle the static electricity next. (I've heard spritzing the beans just before grinding helps.) |
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Spritz does work, I can attest.
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If that is an "antique" its designer probably never imagined anyone wanting any grind as fine as some of us use today.
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Some of the coffee purists might be upset with this advice, but you could try double grinding it.
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Given the orientation of the crank I doubt it.
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Crank length is 103mm. Kid back coffee grinder anyone?
On a less frivolous note, I pulled the grinder from the board and saw the star-shaped knob thing. It was already fully tightened, and loosening it didn't seem it make a difference. There is some play in the shaft and what looks like maybe part of a broken spring in the hopper. Maybe it's being repair. Thanks for the responses. I'm more knowledgeable than a few hours ago. Maybe I'll stumble on another one at a Goodwill store or languishing on CL/eBay/FB Marketplace... |
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There are a couple for sale here: http://oldcoffeegrinders.com/europea...s-or-mills.htm. Perhaps they can give you additional information about your grinder.
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the amount of space between the crank's shaft where it enters the grinder housing could be an indicator that the burrs are worn out or damaged. that space should be much more "tight". maybe a bushing is missing. the adjusting wheel should be on the back side, and should be adjustable for various grinds, see below. |
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