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Zassenhaus: "knee" or not "knee"?
By Rachel007 - usenet poster
Does anybody have ever made a comparison between the Zassenhaus "knee"
model (156) and the regular ones (151, 161, 153, 154...)?
The "knee" model seems to be more convenient (because you can hold it
firmly, and this seems to be a necessity when you grind fine for
espresso), but the fineness adjustment has to be held firmly in place
while grinding (according to Donn). Apparently, the other models don't
have this problem, but they are more difficult to hold...
So... "knee" or not? And if not "knee", then which one: Closed Hopper
(154), Open Hopper (161), regular box mill (151)? (I guess the
difference is just in the way you load the beans).
Maybe I should just go with my gut, as everybody seems to be happy
with his Zass (knee or not). Anyway, I can still hold the regular
model between my knees, I guess (it will hurt a little bit,
probably...).
Any opinion appreciated. Thanks!
-Xavier
model (156) and the regular ones (151, 161, 153, 154...)?
The "knee" model seems to be more convenient (because you can hold it
firmly, and this seems to be a necessity when you grind fine for
espresso), but the fineness adjustment has to be held firmly in place
while grinding (according to Donn). Apparently, the other models don't
have this problem, but they are more difficult to hold...
So... "knee" or not? And if not "knee", then which one: Closed Hopper
(154), Open Hopper (161), regular box mill (151)? (I guess the
difference is just in the way you load the beans).
Maybe I should just go with my gut, as everybody seems to be happy
with his Zass (knee or not). Anyway, I can still hold the regular
model between my knees, I guess (it will hurt a little bit,
probably...).
Any opinion appreciated. Thanks!
-Xavier
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posted on Aug 07, 2005
Charlie - usenet poster
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I am happy with my Box grinder (closed hopper) but bought Knee
Grinders for
my son-in-laws because I assumed they would be more comfortable. I
discovered that they are not really easeir to hold between the
knees but they are more difficult to hold down when grinding an a
table top
or on top of the the lap. The solid squareness of the Box Grinder and
its stout proportions seem to make for stability.
The Knee Grinder's big plus is that the drawer is narrow and the
coffee
scoops out very easy with a coffee measuring spoon. (With the Box
grinder I transfer the grounds to a small plastic bag or to my Avent
"Coffee Dispenser" for measuring out my coffee.
Have A Great Weekend All:
Myron
Grinders for
my son-in-laws because I assumed they would be more comfortable. I
discovered that they are not really easeir to hold between the
knees but they are more difficult to hold down when grinding an a
table top
or on top of the the lap. The solid squareness of the Box Grinder and
its stout proportions seem to make for stability.
The Knee Grinder's big plus is that the drawer is narrow and the
coffee
scoops out very easy with a coffee measuring spoon. (With the Box
grinder I transfer the grounds to a small plastic bag or to my Avent
"Coffee Dispenser" for measuring out my coffee.
Have A Great Weekend All:
Myron
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Solution #2
posted on Aug 07, 2005
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I've been using my "knee knocker" for over one year and I've never had a
problem with the adjustment knob not staying put.
---Stash
"I've SEEN the future; know what it is? It's a 47 year old virgin sittin'
around in his beige pajamas, drinkin' a banana-broccoli shake, singin'
I'm an Oscar Mayer wiener!" -- Denis Leary, "DEMOLITION MAN"
I've been using my "knee knocker" for over one year and I've never had a
problem with the adjustment knob not staying put.
---Stash
"I've SEEN the future; know what it is? It's a 47 year old virgin sittin'
around in his beige pajamas, drinkin' a banana-broccoli shake, singin'
I'm an Oscar Mayer wiener!" -- Denis Leary, "DEMOLITION MAN"
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Solution #3
posted on Aug 07, 2005
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Thank you all for your answers to this post!
I think I'll go with one of the Box models. Andy, I don't know for the
UK, but you might be able to mail-order from the US, at
www.sweetmarias.com or www.1st-line.com or www.coffeebeanz.com
(Pacific rim). I know, this seems strange to order a German tool from
the US...
-Xavier
I think I'll go with one of the Box models. Andy, I don't know for the
UK, but you might be able to mail-order from the US, at
www.sweetmarias.com or www.1st-line.com or www.coffeebeanz.com
(Pacific rim). I know, this seems strange to order a German tool from
the US...
-Xavier
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Solution #4
posted on Aug 07, 2005
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i bought the model 156 about 2 months ago (Knee model) and the
adjustment collaar does move when the zass is in use. i had to put a
drop of fingernail polish on the collar to keep track of it's movement
and readjust it every few turns. but my setting is for espresso where
the burrs are touching so this may be the reason the adjustment collar
moves?
adjustment collaar does move when the zass is in use. i had to put a
drop of fingernail polish on the collar to keep track of it's movement
and readjust it every few turns. but my setting is for espresso where
the burrs are touching so this may be the reason the adjustment collar
moves?
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Solution #5
posted on Aug 07, 2005
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I think the kneebox has more style, but practically speaking does not work
as well as the larger ones. I like the larger box models. In the past they
made large box style models that had curved sides like the knee style only
square and much larger. The best of both styles. No matter what style you
get go to the hardware store and buy some urethane stick-on "feet" to put on
the corners on the underside of the base. They make a big difference by
making the grinder "stick" to the tabletop while cranking.
I also think the older models are built better (heavier and higher quality)
than the new ones. At least the new ones I've seen in the store seem
"cheaper".
as well as the larger ones. I like the larger box models. In the past they
made large box style models that had curved sides like the knee style only
square and much larger. The best of both styles. No matter what style you
get go to the hardware store and buy some urethane stick-on "feet" to put on
the corners on the underside of the base. They make a big difference by
making the grinder "stick" to the tabletop while cranking.
I also think the older models are built better (heavier and higher quality)
than the new ones. At least the new ones I've seen in the store seem
"cheaper".
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Solution #6
posted on Aug 07, 2005
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Anyone know where I can get one of these in the UK? Web search hasn't shown
much. Whittard's used to have them, but now they just seem to stock the
'knee' version, which is ??60 as opposed to the ??40 they used to charge for
the box.
thanks
Andy
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much. Whittard's used to have them, but now they just seem to stock the
'knee' version, which is ??60 as opposed to the ??40 they used to charge for
the box.
thanks
Andy
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Solution #7
posted on Aug 07, 2005
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I have the knee model and am very happy with its performance. I also
have a box model from some other maker. It's true that either can be
used between the knees, but the Zass knee model is a bit more
comfortable. It's unstable on the countertop though. I think the knee
model is cool, but in any case, I don't think you can go wrong with a
Zass.
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Marty
http://php.indiana.edu/~mpietr an/discontinuo/
have a box model from some other maker. It's true that either can be
used between the knees, but the Zass knee model is a bit more
comfortable. It's unstable on the countertop though. I think the knee
model is cool, but in any case, I don't think you can go wrong with a
Zass.
--
Marty
http://php.indiana.edu/~mpietr an/discontinuo/
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