Fresh Ground Tool: Pharos Coffee Hand Grinder

[Honu]

$250.00 for a coffee grinder? Are you kidding me? some people just have way too much money!

not really the burrs used and machining needed to make things consistent ?

this is like saying if you paid more than $10 for a knife you are to rich !
or paid more than $5 for a flash light !
or bought synthetic line for a winch !
or bought a 12v fridge since a cooler will do
why would you buy those tires they are way more than these !
I can buy a full set of screwdrivers for $5 at the dollar store and I get like 30 of them if you buy anything else you are RICH !!


again most of us know the above is not true ! and while I can buy a flashlight for $1 we know a $20 is nicer and for many who really rely on them $100 or more does get us more !
same thing with synthetic line their are characters that some of us notice some wont !
same thing with a knife a $5 knife is not going to work like a $50 one or a $100 one or a $200 one and some notice the difference as the prices go up and up ?

many who buy a fridge agree its the best money they ever spent

once you get into ANYTHING the quality is noticed and you often get what you pay for !

 

[dblosch]

to some its worth it to some its not ?

And as long as you're spending your money, not mine; and I'm spending my money, not yours... It's totally cool. I dig the Pharos, btw.

 

[NothingClever]

Hey spressomon, any additional updates on the OE grinder from the past six months?

I'm curious about the Pharos to replace a Zassenhaus knee grinder in the camper.

 

[Honu]

Hey spressomon, any additional updates on the OE grinder from the past six months?

I'm curious about the Pharos to replace a Zassenhaus knee grinder in the camper.

depending what you are grinding for ?

also check out the lido
http://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-LIDO-Hand-Coffee-Grinder_p_4682.html

good read
http://www.home-barista.com/grinders/hand-grinder-showdown-pharos-lido-rosco-t21359.html

 

[spressomon]

Still loving my OE Pharos. I store it in a small padded bag in a drawer in the back of my LC. It stays adjusted...even over washboard and tough trails For ~20g of espresso from medium roast bean blend its about 70 turns. But because you have good leverage its not that big of a deal compared to a smaller grinder for same. Our traveling group pitches in and takes turns grinding for the 5-8 capps each morning and same # of espressos in the afternoon...

If you are thinking about ordering one right now just know Doug and Barb, owners of OE, are in recess mode and not able to process any orders on their site due to a family emergency right now...

And FWIW: Mine is bone stock...jury (me) is still out on the various mods available. I don't find it a hassle at all to shake the grinds into a small flexible bowl and then into the portafilter...works for me.

 

[NothingClever]

Some Folger's for a Hamilton Beach 48 cup urn.

 

[NothingClever]

Still loving my OE Pharos. I store it in a small padded bag in a drawer in the back of my LC. It stays adjusted...even over washboard and tough trails For ~20g of espresso from medium roast bean blend its about 70 turns. But because you have good leverage its not that big of a deal compared to a smaller grinder for same. Our traveling group pitches in and takes turns grinding for the 5-8 capps each morning and same # of espressos in the afternoon...

If you are thinking about ordering one right now just know Doug and Barb, owners of OE, are in recess mode and not able to process any orders on their site due to a family emergency right now...

And FWIW: Mine is bone stock...jury (me) is still out on the various mods available. I don't find it a hassle at all to shake the grinds into a small flexible bowl and then into the portafilter...works for me.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

 

[Honu]

Still loving my OE Pharos. I store it in a small padded bag in a drawer in the back of my LC. It stays adjusted...even over washboard and tough trails For ~20g of espresso from medium roast bean blend its about 70 turns. But because you have good leverage its not that big of a deal compared to a smaller grinder for same. Our traveling group pitches in and takes turns grinding for the 5-8 capps each morning and same # of espressos in the afternoon...

If you are thinking about ordering one right now just know Doug and Barb, owners of OE, are in recess mode and not able to process any orders on their site due to a family emergency right now...

And FWIW: Mine is bone stock...jury (me) is still out on the various mods available. I don't find it a hassle at all to shake the grinds into a small flexible bowl and then into the portafilter...works for me.

you ever try that drop of water trick some of the people are doing on HB ? or did you never have a issue with grounds and static ?

 

[spressomon]

I haven't had a static issue with the Pharos; however I've tried it with good success on my Mazzer Mini-E (doserless) this winter.

Aside: I've been impressed with the relative particle consistency and "fluffiness" of the grounds using the Pharos...

 

[GrizAdams]

I'm hardly to the point of investing in a Pharos, but I am a recent convert to hand grinders.

I've had good results with the Hario Mini Mill Slim. It mates well with my AeroPress for lightweight/compact camping.

I guess my point is that there are decent entry-level options. The Pharos certainly is an impressive looking piece, and it appears that a great deal of thought went into crafting it.

 

[spressomon]

Product update: I've been using the Orphan Espresso Pharos everyday for house espresso & cappuccinos for the past year...love it. It also served up to 10-double espressos/capps per day apart of two group explores this year...without a hiccup.

But OE has updated the design on the little brother to the Pharos, the Lido2 and it looks very promising for mobile/camp bean grinding if you're looking for a very well crafted burr grinder capable of minute burr adjustment as well as being able to satisfy the grind range from french press, pour over all the way to espresso and even turkish. And a lower price point than the Pharos too.

I'm not affiliated in any way with OE...just an incredibly happy owner of several of their products...this is just an FYI for those that might be interested.

Read about the Lido2 here: http://www.oehandgrinders.com/OE-Manual-Coffee-Grinders_c_1.html

Cheers,

Dan

 

[Honu]

to funny been reading on the Lido 2 lasts few days

 

[spressomon]

^ I think they define anal retentive But entertaining just the same.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

Very cool grinder! ! I love things that are simple, precision, mechanical machines. Like a Swiss timepiece you can buy one and it will outlast you.