In article >,
jay > wrote:

> The Rocky by Rancilio
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> http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.electricmills.shtml
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> You can grind directly into most any container. They aren't cheap.

I have one of these. It's about five years old, slightly different
design than the current version. On mine, the metalwork is white
enameled steel, not stainless. Mine has the doser/hopper, but no
provision for the chute. As a grinder, it works well. Much more
uniform and consistent grind than the blade-chopper units, better for
espresso. But there are some odd design choices. The ratchet spring
for the doser was made from a casting, rather than flexible spring
steel. It fractured within the first year of operation, making the
doser lever inoperative, so I have to spin the doser wheel with my
fingers.

It's also hard to clean. Lots of places for stale grounds to
accumulate, and I have to take it apart to get that stuff out. Some
coffee fanatics now recommend running rice, or special cleaners through
the grinder.

http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/...rinders/grindz

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Julian Vrieslander