I like this. The extra force required to grind light roasts for espresso is achieved with a longer lever, but the resulting rotational torque must still be countered by the holding hand's grip. The latter is something I haven't seen addressed sufficiently. Kinu's (for example) thumb brace helps a little, but not enough IMO...which is why I never use a manual grinder for espresso. Even medium roasts like I prefer require too much gripping strength. I tried a motorcycle 'Crampbuster' throttle assist on my [Apollo] grinder. While it did not slip on the grinder body, it did not provide enough rigidity. But it's an idea that's in the right direction...a more substantial bracing point to counter the rotational torque than the Kinu's (for example) thumb brace feature. Plus, the Crampbuster is easily re-positioned vertically and rotationally to suit differing grip points on the grinder body. Another thought to counter rotational torque is an adjustable lanyard (of sorts) to loop around one's wrist. While it wouldn't bear the full burden, it should help take some of the load off of the need for an iron grip.
The more you lengthen the handle, the farther the travel to complete one revolution. While it slows down the grinding process, it also increases your leverage. More leverage equates to more torque. So grinding the beans becomes easier. Simple physics, much like changing the gears on a bicycle.
@@orphanespresso and I really like the free shipping USA option. (I can drive down to the USA to pick stuff up.) I've been wanting the Coda for years but the shipping cost to Canada was high. Now my Melitta #6 brewer + metal cone can finally be retired in favour of the Coda :-).
I like this. The extra force required to grind light roasts for espresso is achieved with a longer lever, but the resulting rotational torque must still be countered by the holding hand's grip. The latter is something I haven't seen addressed sufficiently. Kinu's (for example) thumb brace helps a little, but not enough IMO...which is why I never use a manual grinder for espresso. Even medium roasts like I prefer require too much gripping strength.
I tried a motorcycle 'Crampbuster' throttle assist on my [Apollo] grinder. While it did not slip on the grinder body, it did not provide enough rigidity. But it's an idea that's in the right direction...a more substantial bracing point to counter the rotational torque than the Kinu's (for example) thumb brace feature. Plus, the Crampbuster is easily re-positioned vertically and rotationally to suit differing grip points on the grinder body.
Another thought to counter rotational torque is an adjustable lanyard (of sorts) to loop around one's wrist. While it wouldn't bear the full burden, it should help take some of the load off of the need for an iron grip.
The more you lengthen the handle, the farther the travel to complete one revolution. While it slows down the grinding process, it also increases your leverage. More leverage equates to more torque. So grinding the beans becomes easier. Simple physics, much like changing the gears on a bicycle.
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@@orphanespresso and I really like the free shipping USA option. (I can drive down to the USA to pick stuff up.) I've been wanting the Coda for years but the shipping cost to Canada was high. Now my Melitta #6 brewer + metal cone can finally be retired in favour of the Coda :-).
I guess this won't work with the fixie?