Just wanted to share this upgrade I got for my Timemore Sculptor 078S. I happened to stumble on it when looking at Introvert’s step-down basket. The hopper it came with was really my only issue with the grinder, it has a ton of popcorning, which is especially a pain in the ass when I’m using beans I want to slow feed. The replacement is a nice workflow upgrade and IMO looks a bit nicer.

  • expatriado@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    14 days ago

    nice flair 58+, the auger in the timemore should make it so slow feeding less necessary, unless very lightly roasted beans

    • priapus@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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      14 days ago

      Thanks! Yeah I exclusively slow feed when doing pourovers with very light roasts. I generally dont find it makes a noticeable improvement for espresso.

      Its still nice even when not slow feeding, since sometimes the last couple beans could popcorn out even with the cover halfway on as they recommend.

    • priapus@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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      14 days ago

      I’ve never personally used the DF64s, but I see both machines get recommended fairly often. I think for the Kickstarter price the 078S was an incredible value, but for the MSRP I’d probably go with the DF64S, since it has the benefit of easily swappable burrs.

      Also IMO the 078S is much nicer looking, which isnt the most important factor but it is something I appreciate.