On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 7:44:27 AM UTC-7, notbob wrote:
> On 2015-08-24, Xeno > wrote:
> > On 25/08/2015 8:08 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> On 2015-08-24 5:30 PM, wrote:
> >>
> >>> If I were John, I would send away for a replacement set
> >>> of the Capresso burrs (Swiss), and figure out how to retrofit
> >>> his B&D burr grinder with them. Because burrs don't last forever.
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> Oh sure. Those coffee beans are so much tougher than the steel burrs.
> >
> > Swing by the Grand Canyon next time you're in the area. Water erodes
> > stone! ;-)
>
> Coffee grinder burrs have limited lifespans:
>
> https://www.espressoparts.com/ChangingGrinderBurrs
>
> Many sub $150USD grinders have hardened nylon flat burrs instead of
> hardened steel burrs. These should be avoided. One's best bet is to
> buy a used grinder. Ebay has dozens.
>

This is why I bought the Capresso, for roughly half that. The conical steel
burrs brought a tear to my eye. And it is so QUIET compared to our
previous ones.