Motor health and bearings
How to monitor and maintain a grinder’s motor and bearings, recognizing signs of wear and ensuring long-term reliability.
Grinder calibration & maintenances
Burr seasoning and break-in
Why new burrs require a break-in period, how seasoning affects grind consistency and flavor, and the best practices for speeding up the process.
Cleaning schedules and tools
How to establish proper cleaning schedules for grinders, and which tools and products are best for safe and effective maintenance.
Chirps vs true zero
The difference between audible burr chirps and the true zero point of a grinder, and how to interpret each when calibrating.
Alignment checks and shimming
How to perform alignment checks on coffee grinder burrs and use shimming to correct misalignment for optimal grind consistency.
Zeroing and burr touchpoint
How to properly zero a grinder and identify the burr touchpoint, ensuring accuracy and consistency in grind settings.