by opother July 3rd, 2011, 1:08 am, #2: HARIO. Holding it upside down, put the end of the shaft in the 6 inch straw. Free FAST Canadian shipping on orders over $75. Roast it, Grind it, Brew it!.. Hario "Skerton Pro" Ceramic Manual Coffee Grinder, Black The new Skerton Pro is perfect for hand-grinding Coffee in style improved burr shaft with Stabilizer plate and easy-grind adjustment screw improved handle for greater ergonomics100 G Capacity Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Pour Over Cone Coffee Maker Size 02, White Hario's classic . The design hasnt changed since you posted this mod, however I found that the wiggling was happening a bit differently. This will allow you to more easily access the 'well' that you are filling with JB Weld. The Skerton is much wider than the Mini Mill. Put them on the shaft. with a bottomless portafilter and depressurised filter. These will serve as a bushing to reduce the movement of the Lower Burr Shaft in the JB Weld Bushing. Currently the lido and Pharos are out of production. The way to upgrade a skerton is with a Lido II. The inside of this column is slightly tapered, which makes it a bit more . After youve applied this mod, settle it back into the bottom of the body and confirm that the wiggling has decreased immensely. Has anyone else conducted a similar test, have questions, tips or tricks? Screw the Upper Burr Assembly back to the hopper. So, after asking you fine folks on r/coffee for reccomendations on ceramic conical burr grinders, I finally settled on the Hario Skerton. Someone at work still uses it and swears by it! Teacher. Make sure not to cover the indentions where the burr and body meet. So the two burrs are allowed to move vertically quite a lot, from completely closed to open at the click setting. They all used nylon or teflon bushes on the main shaft to reduce wobbling of the inner burr at coarser settings. I widened the plastic first using the tail end of a file then a large screwdriver. Even after all of the upgrades ($15.99 for burr stabilizer upgrade, 15 cents for split lock washer, and 20 cents for flat stainless steel washer) it is still cheaper than the porlex mini or the older model of the full-sized Porlex and, in my opinion, has superior grip-ability, aesthetics, and build quality. 15% OFF. You will have about 30 minutes of work time once you have mixed the JB Weld. Thats another great tip! Maybe this is not ideal, but it's the best route. We have the biggest and best selection of specialty coffee roasters from Canada and around the world. Drip cone: 3. Share it with us! In many ways, Hario is synonymous with the third-wave movement. This item: Upgrade Kit compatible with Hario Skerton Original. U-MSC-2. Thanks Deegee, Hmmm I'm on the hunt for another travel grinder Not in uk though right now im on trip to North Sumatra.. Also, on their web site O.E. The Skerton Pro looks like a high-end spice grinder. This includes unwrapping the scotch tape and reapplying more after a quick cleaning. The modification is not worth it because the grinder will ultimately still burn out in the end. Nice approach - I went with stabilizing mine closer to the top of the inner burr to reduce the torque load on the thin plastic posts that anchor the top bearing housing - this area looks like a weak link. 16) Remove the the straw and tape from the shaft. Get it as soon as Sunday, Feb 5. The grinding routine can take a few minutes so it makes sense to set the kettle to boil while you begin milling the coffee beans. Hario. Sold by US Japan Supply and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. HARIO Skerton Replacement Anti-Slip Cover. I wouldn't dream of using a skerton for espresso. I have not personally, although I do think Ive seen others. I used about four layers of tape, but experiment yourself to find the best fit. Something to mix the JB Weld with, and to scoop into the 'well' (a popsicle stick would work well). But is it still worth investing in today? For any inquiries or questions regarding spare parts, please contact to here. Hope this helps, Thank you so much. Really, an upgrade is the way to go. Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit Manual Coffee Grinder . Whether other mods like the one in the pic will do the same, I don't know, but they might. It will be used for drip brewing in future or as my travel kit for hols. Mod for Hario Skerton. >> Anonymous Sat Nov 5 01:03:42 2022 No.18544257 File: 129 KB, 3588x486, yoinkv7.png >>18544216 Quoting my default response. Don't worry! Discuss them here. It's an obscenely cheap way to make your coffee better. We have confirmation that they're the water with an early to mid October ETA. The straw will create a void in the JB Weld for the the shaft to replace, but also makes it easier to fill the well with JB Weld. 15) Once the JB Weld has cured, pull the Lower Burr Shaft out. $80.58. This does not necessarily mean that it is 'food safe.' Hario Skerton Wobble . Another problem with these grinders is the construction materials that wear out or break, and the availability of replacement parts. Right above the screw portion of the rod are two small protrusions on either side. by EricBNC July 3rd, 2011, 4:06 am, #3: Be aware of this latest 15% off Hario Skerton Mod for all orders. I added two pieces of straw and scotch tape so that the whole shaft is about the same width. There are several forum posts, products, and DIY ideas for modifying the Skerton, but I wanted to try a simple, inexpensive, but effective way to keep the burrs from touching, and to increase the consistency of the grind. If this is your first visit, be sure to Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filters, Size 01, Natural, 40ct Boxed. For more information, please see our 4. Discard the 6 inch straw. Post Most coffee grinders are expensive and more complicated than they need to be I prefer this $45 manual grinder for its consistent results and ease of use. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://www.roaste.com/CoffeeBlogs/EricBNC/Hario-Skerton-Modification, http://www.home-barista.com/grinders/hario-skerton-open-top-hand-grinder-lid-t10472.html. What I did find that my husband and I liked about the Hario Skerton after using it for a while, I will put into point form for convenience' sake in this Hario Skerton review: Low static, due to the glass grinds receptacle Take your time and try not to allow lots of tape going over the edges. $12.99. 13) Set the hopper back on the wood, and make sure the two burrs are aligned correctly. For the Clever, I use grind size of 10 clicks on the Hario Mini Mill. Post Quick Brewing Tips | Rapid Product Recs | Notworthy Coffee News. I'm sure you could google and read some threads on it and how to prolong the grinder's life. Cutitele ceramice nu au miros metalic si nu vor rugini, sunt durabile, si performante. #3 : by Sam21 November 8th, 2013, 1:13 pm. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. With so many single cup brewers on the market today, you may not know where to begin. At first, I felt that having to upgrade all these parts exemplified the flaws with the Skerton, but I have now come to feel that it was really built for medium to fine consistency grinds, and I simply had to modify it for my specific needs. A few days later, and I have made three major tweaks/upgrades that have made this grinder an amazing grinder for french press/coarse grinding. The really fine settings dont see much benefit, but theyre not terrible to begin with. The major limitation is that my grind is too fine for my ROK, and if I increase the grind by one size setting, it's too coarse. I threw a couple of knuts on the center axle, and also one m8 locking nut. 11) Put the Upper Burr Assembly and the Lower Burr Shaft together. Ill try to figure out how to make them stay in their place but currently this appears to be the biggest factor for grind inconsistency. The Lagavulin 12 year old is quite good in fact some of the best stuff I have had. So I have put two layers of tape to the head of the rod, allowing the rod to slide through with a little bit of resistance. For your Clever, how long do you let it steep before you release? Close. So, dive into this Hario Skerton Pro review - the top offering currently in the Skerton hand grinder series. In my mill the rod wiggles at the top of the tunnel not at the bottom. I am certain that newer and older devices will both be improved by implementing the mod. Find the best single serve coffee maker for you! Disclaimer: According the JB Weld Website, JB Weld is non-toxic when cured. Post The modification is not worth it because the grinder will ultimately still burn out in the end. by jzuzphreek November 8th, 2013, 11:35 am, #2: Its compact size makes it perfect for travel or home use. Things We Like About The Hario Skerton. I ordered the GC upgrade for the ROK, so maybe that will help me get enough pressure to power through this finer grind? The Rod: Resist the temptation to use water on the ceramic parts and invest in a toothbrush you can use on your coffee equipment to knock off fine particles. Not sure exactly how or why, but it seems that it does. Placing the grinder on a solid surface like a counter or table while grinding seems to be makes a noticeabledifference, although it requires more effort. Deal. I still occasionally (when I'm in an experimental mood) use the Skerton when I use the MyPressi at home, and I'd rather not lose that ability. I feel I'm just about getting the best out. Id be curious to find out how the Mini Mill holds up after repeated drill use. Skerton Pro Upgrade Kit . Glass Bowl Hopper 100g Capacity. Post Slow Drip. Have you tried it? Come join the discussion about collections, retailers, beans, grinders, brewers, technical maintenance, models, styles, teas, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Metal Filter/Clever: 5. In Stock. UPDATE: The new Hario Mini Slim resolves a lot of the issues that this mod guide used to resolve. Shop Whole bean Coffee . By Dylan Ettinger. At 10 clicks, the effect of the tape modification was showing. After disassembling and cleaning mine two times I found the outer burr wouldnt stay where it belongs, the grounds became terribly inconsistant which terrified me. Stronger Grind Shaft. I understand the calls for upgrade, unfortunately that's not really in the cards for a while. After each use, I tap out any left-over coffee . Is that threaded rod the kind that's used for lighting fixtures? by opother (original poster) July 3rd, 2011, 10:49 am, #5: For thosw who want to mod this grinder OE are now selling there bottom bearing mod in kit form installation and adjustment vid is there as well. This problem is a result of two pieces, the metal rod and the outer burr, not being set in their places firmly enough. Did you make this project? The two pieces youll need for this modification are: This part is fairly simple. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Get our tiny, quick-hit, practical emails designed to make you a better coffee lover in 60 seconds or less. Press J to jump to the feed. Here are 5 main culprits to be aware of. Theres much to learn and experience, so get to reading! I used all the contents of both tubes, but you could probably use half or even a third. The Hario Skerton+ is a good grinder for a good price. I just bought a mini mill and modded it right away. Set the grind in place with the locking bracket, replace the crank and the nut, and you are all set. Does anyone here have experience with using a cordless drill with their Hario skerton to provide me some insight? I have modified my hario to prevent wear and burr wobble. The Hario Skerton is a versatile and inexpensive grinder. Post So the mod, as it is described here didnt work. Before we apply tape, disassemble your hand grinder and clean it well. The solution is so simple you will doubt it: scotch tape. Here are my observations: 1 700 . 3.) 3) Cut each piece of straw down the side so you can wrap it around the shaft. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Glad that I found this post, now the problem is fixed =) Good work mate! SHOW DEAL. In this video we show you how to do a Hario Skerton drill mod hack. #1: I used a length of 3/8 inch threaded tubing. 1.) Here we look at the pros, cons, and whether this grinder is right for you. One more suggestion as read in the coffeegeek forum: But some tape around the top part of the central shaft, so that the upper plastic ring sits stable as well. http://www.jula.se/mediaarchive/6133508/zoom/060056-jpg.jpg. A friend has the Hario MSS-1B Mini Slim grinder, and he has it even worse: The shaft has a pentagon stud, which has a loose fit with the stamped handle and is difficult to adapt to a drill.We were talking about his situation this week, and I decided to model a pentagon driver that could be 3D printed and would allow the user to use a drill to grind their coffee easily & quickly. Acum te poti bucura de aroma cafelei proaspat macinate la rasnita ceramica Hario Skerton PRO. I didn't expect the macbook camera to shoot that backwards. 15% OFF. Cookie Notice Step 6: Press It Through. Sold by SAMURAI JAPAN.. and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Welcome to the forum. I'm not quite so sure. But ultimately, I know a grinder upgrade will one day be necessary. Deal. Nice. 9) Mix the JB Weld. Before the mod, fines and boulders in the ground beans were both abundant. I am one happy customer :). The Skerton Pro falls into the mid to high-end range of their grinders whilst still being an affordable entry-level manual grinder that will turn your coffee Pro. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BORO1WrCYAABGf-.jpg:large, another view of the measurement system. I found that the modification didnt seem to change much at only 5 clicks. This replacement Inner Burr and Shaft will get your Hario Skerton Hand Coffee Grinder back to what it once was and get you back to grinding your coffee fresh. 7: Hario Skerton Pro Ceramic Burr Hand Mill. Post Its no secret that the Mini Mill doesnt exactly compete with a commercial electric grinder, but this little guy is definitely good enough for most people. Hario Skerton PRO Hand Grinder Includes: Easy to Detach Stainless Steel Handle. I completed a side-by-side comparison of the grind uniformity of a modded Mini Mill vs a non-modded Mini Mill and recorded my results. Get it by Wednesday, Feb 8. Hario Skerton Stepless Mod . I threw a couple of knuts on the center axle, and also one m8 locking nut. Split a piece of tape into two long strips using scissors. Yeah, the hairo isn't too bad but can see now that it's not the best for espresso but have to say the espressos I've made are very drinkable (well I think so anyway!!). This is perfect if you don't have access to a standard electric burr grinder. I did a short google search and found a few mods that seem effective, but I was wondering if any of you /r/coffee readers have a specific mod that you would suggest to improve stability. Please use our Daily Question thread for your personal brewing & hardware questions! Produse Asociate (5) HARIO Rasnita Ceramic Skerton Pro. This modification greatly increased the quality of grind I was getting for both fine and coarse grinds. While this mod will still work for older grinder models, I largely just recommend upgrading to the new, far-better version . Replaced plastic washer with flat, food-grade, stainless steel washer. I typically use 11 clicks from closed to achieved my desired brew time. 7) Add a piece of tape to the hole in the top of the hopper. The ID of the bush (or bushes) need to be a firm, but not tight fit on the shaft, and the OD needs to be a tight fit in the hollow centre column of the grinder. Discard. Craftsman. The burrs are ceramic and adjustable via a nut on the bottom of the hopper. If youre not an owner of this fantastic hand grinder, check out its review! Step 1: Disassemble Your Hario Mini Mill. 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