What grinder to get for my shop?

Talking about a whole bean grinder for pour overs, chemex, press, etc.  We will be doing by-the-cup brewing for everything.  I'm looking closely a Mahlkonig and a few other options. 

What are you guys using?

What do you like/dislike about it?

What make/model would you recommend in the sub-$2000 range? (Obviously, the best and cheapest is preferred given that parameter)?

 

Thanks for your help guys!

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Permalink Reply by Alex Meece on April 6, 2011 at 4:35pm

I have gotten to use a Ditting a couple of times and it was a really great grinder. It had really consistent grinds and is pretty solid. I have also used a cheapo BUNN bulk grinder with good results. No matter what you get your going to have to play with it a great deal to get your grind right for your brew process. 

 

Alex

Permalink Reply by Daniel Williamson on April 6, 2011 at 5:51pm
Granted.  Dittings are great machines, but I think they run more than $2k though.
Permalink Reply by Jesse Darwin on April 7, 2011 at 1:34pm
http://www.espressoparts.com/DITTING_KF804
Never used one but there it is...sub 2k but just by a hair.
Permalink Reply by Matias Zeledon on April 7, 2011 at 7:49pm
Mahlkonig all the way, and you dont have to go to the 2K range.  I bought my first Mahlkonig after the SCAA, they had used a few for demo during the show and i got a 40% discount.
Permalink Reply by Alex Meece on April 8, 2011 at 4:12am
I have been checking them out on Ebay and you can get some for less than 1K however it's ebay so you know how that goes. I also am unfamiliar with their models so I couldn't tell you which one to get. I hope to get to try a Mahlkonig soon I hear a lot of good things about them.
Permalink Reply by Jay Caragay on April 8, 2011 at 7:58am
I used and have used Bunn, Mahlkonig, Compak and GrindMaster grinders in my shops and while I do like the Mahlkonig grinders, I selected the Compak R80 for our hand brew bar. Small footprint, excellent grind quality, good speed and reliable.
Permalink Reply by Daniel Williamson on April 8, 2011 at 9:51am
Sweet! Thanks, Jay.  I've played with one before, but had forgotten about it.

Jay Caragay said:
I used and have used Bunn, Mahlkonig, Compak and GrindMaster grinders in my shops and while I do like the Mahlkonig grinders, I selected the Compak R80 for our hand brew bar. Small footprint, excellent grind quality, good speed and reliable.
Permalink Reply by Matthew on April 8, 2011 at 10:04am
I have a Ditting Kr1203 that I would like to sell.   It is an amazing machine!   I am looking for close to $900 +Shipping

Daniel Williamson said:
Granted.  Dittings are great machines, but I think they run more than $2k though.

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