Machines designed to be thrown away.

[Arthur Dent]

At least you attempted a repair. Good man.

Getting plastic stuff apart without breaking it takes skill and patience, but it can usually be done using a screwdriver as a lever. Can you improvise a replacement for this washer bit? A washer costs a whole lot less than a new grinder.

[maddash]

This annoys the hell out of me too. As the years have gone by and I've been lucky enough to make a little more scratch, I've been trying to spend a little more on products that I know are going to last a long time. The idea that over the years I'll be throwing out a landfill's worth of electronics doesn't sit well, and I just don't want to deal with the pain of breakdowns. But, it's really not that easy to find quality made stuff anymore, even at a premium price. Durability is tough to gauge too, because companies are always coming out with new devices.

I'd suggest a manual grinder, but those just aren't going to give you the grind an electric driven one can. If you're willing to plunk down over $150, KitchenAid makes burr grinder that's built like a tank.

[Popeye_Card]

coffee is for the weak

cigarettes too

that's why i quit

You are a weak, weak man, and you know it. Why on earth would you give up smoking?

[Arthur Dent]

God back when he still gave a [expletive] about us.

I like this better than Nietzsche.

[Jocephus]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence

[omaha_red]

coffee is for the weak

cigarettes too

that's why i quit

You are a weak, weak man, and you know it. Why on earth would you give up smoking?

i wonder that a lot lately.. but so far so good.. only a few with beers last weekend..
otherwise 3 strong weeks..

[G. Keenan]

Can you improvise a replacement for this washer bit? A washer costs a whole lot less than a new grinder.

Perhaps, though I think it will involve significant hassle. The current thing is idiotic. The shaft extends, say, a quarter inch into the compartment that holds the beans, but only app. the top eighth is threaded. It's smooth below that. It looks like the washer I blame was actually attached to the threaded cap, just made of a softer, more malleable plastic or rubber. I'd need to find some rubber washer with a hole the same diameter as the shaft or cut one to fit, etc.

There were things I didn't like about this grinder anyway. It was too loud and it didn't hold as many beans as I'd like. Plus now I've gone and busted the bottom off. I'm also just pissed at the thing and don't want to give it the satisfaction of fulfilling its purpose in the world.

[GatewaySnayke]

Coffee is the lifeblood of champions.

[ghostrunner]

Can you improvise a replacement for this washer bit? A washer costs a whole lot less than a new grinder.

Perhaps, though I think it will involve significant hassle. The current thing is idiotic. The shaft extends, say, a quarter inch into the compartment that holds the beans, but only app. the top eighth is threaded. It's smooth below that. It looks like the washer I blame was actually attached to the threaded cap, just made of a softer, more malleable plastic or rubber. I'd need to find some rubber washer with a hole the same diameter as the shaft or cut one to fit, etc.

There were things I didn't like about this grinder anyway. It was too loud and it didn't hold as many beans as I'd like. Plus now I've gone and busted the bottom off. I'm also just pissed at the thing and don't want to give it the satisfaction of fulfilling its purpose in the world.

I just got this for Christmas, GK. Much quieter than my old one, and a nice deep well so you don't have to pour the beans in the lid. Seems more powerful too, but I have no idea how durable it is yet.



I don't really understand people who say they "can't get going" without coffee. I've never had such a problem even after drinking it for years. I switched to water in the mornings a few months back. I just drink coffee cause it tastes freaking awesome.

[wart57]

The wife loves this thing..... Built in grinder.
I hate coffee.