SHARDOR - Professional 64mm Burr Coffee Grinder

Same here. Very pleased with the results.

Watched YouTube videos on burr alignment. Need to take your time. Disassembly was very straight forward. Need allen wrench (can't remember the size) for burr fasteners.

Highly suggest checking Shardor, it is 64mm solid flat burr grinder for fraction of a price as compared to other name brands.

Get her a grinder first, there's an excellent one on Amazon for really cheap, the shardor 64mm burr grinder cost just a couple of dollars more but its well worth the price for what's essentially a DF64 clone (Pretty much the same internals). The grinder will definitely impact every aspect of her coffee experience for the better, plus, that leaves the espresso maker for a follow up gift on the next occasion! Edit: Keep in mind for making espresso you NEED a grinder, if she doesn't have one yet, she needs one if she wants to make a proper espresso shot. Edit2: OP don't forget about a good espresso scale lol, you should definitely pair the scale with the grinder.

I’ve had the Encore for years and love it. For pourovers, drip, etc. when the motor stopped working, I emailed Barratza and they sent me a new motor with instructions to replace it. It’s a workhorse and a great grinder. I tried using it for espresso and gave up after a few days. It just doesn’t grind fine enough. I read up on budget grinders, looked at old posts here, and ended up getting the Shardor 64. For the money, it’s been great for me.

The Shardor 64mm burr grinder ($130) on Amazon is legit. I have a number of European grinders, all over $1000+ ... And that's sitting on my counter for espresso. It's not the highest quality, motor or exterior wise, but the burr carrier and burrs are very good. If I am feeling nostalgic for some 64mm Mazzer or SSP burrs, it's a 2min fix and it will do a better job. This grinder has been on my watchlist for a bit and will also likely end up on my counter when I finally upgrade my espresso machine... That will likely be a Wendougee to replace my overpriced Eu (although high quality) one.

I would agree, I haven't taken it completely apart, but weight alone suggests a weak motor. Price is always the other factor.. you can easily pay $300 for an okay DC or AC electric motor. Sound is the third sense that says the same..it is slow and almost struggles at times, but good light-medium/medium grinds keep coming out. Again, this is not a prosumer+ grinder...but for $80 - $160, I don't know what's going to compete. From the topic above, 80mm burr space, this may be a prosumer winner. There's not much in this space, unless you want commercial...especially for GBW. For now, will continue to chop some beans up and see!

I'd go for the shardor professional 64mm. it's better out of the box than the df54 and gives you the 64mm platform which is quite upgradeable with aftermarket burrs. It is also a little gentler on the ears than the df54.

Shardor 64 will grind fine enough for Turkish.

Lagom Casa and Niche Zero won’t come close fitting in the OP’s $300 budget. The Lagom Mini barely does, but I’d hardly call the Mini as a grinder with decent capacity for a family. OP, your budget pretty much means you will need to compromise on at least one feature. I would live with the noise and get a Baratza Encore ESP. Alternatively, you may consider the Shardor 64 mm flat burr grinder, $169 on Amazon. While admittedly, long term reliability is an unknown and Shardor isn’t a big established brand yet, I have this grinder and it’s an outstanding performer. I’ve been using it regularly for several months now. Customer service for Shardor is quite responsive and they offer a two year warranty. You can install aftermarket burrs in it if you so choose. The stock burrs are more than capable for espresso, however.

Yes! I have installed Ode Gen 2 burrs in mine, since my wife and I are primarily filter coffee drinkers. They work really well, and installing aftermarket burrs was a simple process. I had e-mailed Shardor's customer service with respect to installing different burrs, and they were quite helpful. You would need a 2.5 mm hex key for removing the burrs, as the screws holding the burrs are M4 hex screws.

The MOKKOM 64 is mechanically identical to the Shardor 64.

I have a Shardor 64, which is this grinder’s mechanical twin. I’m currently running it with Ode Gen 2 brew burrs, and it works great! 😎

I have this exact setup. The Shardor 64 works great with Ode Gen 2 burrs!

I have one, and it's excellent for everyday use. In fact, I would say it's the best performing electric grinder under $200.

1ZPresso K-Ultra and Shardor 64 w/ Ode Gen 2 burrs. Which I already own.

If you are in the US, I would suggest the [MOKKOM 64 mm flat burr grinder for $166 on Amazon for their Black Friday sale](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F1YMTR1R/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ALQ2YTAK8B5SK&psc=1). There are quite a few reports of people having issues with clogging on the DF54 when grinding for espresso. The MOKKOM has bigger burrs and a stronger motor than the DF54 (260w vs 150w). Another option is the [Shardor 64 mm flat burr commercial grade grinder for $238 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/SHARDOR-Commercial-Grade-Precision-Anti-Static-Technology/dp/B0FG2R5Q92/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=i6D58&content-id=amzn1.sym.4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631%3Aamzn1.symc.5a16118f-86f0-44cd-8e3e-6c5f82df43d0&pf_rd_p=4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631&pf_rd_r=ENDEY5TQE4S3CA8J5PCD&pd_rd_wg=QbKaA&pd_rd_r=3a56bb98-1ffe-4462-95da-56c566d8150c&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d). That grinder features a stout 350w motor. But you would have to buy an aftermarket single dose hopper, if that matters for you (you can still single dose using the big hopper). To answer your question about whether the brew burrs are necessary on the DF54--strictly speaking, they are not. Many people seeking higher clarity for filter coffee opt for the brew burrs.

I've been very happy with the shardor 64.

Hand grinders with make better cups, but for electric I still think the df54. Actually the Shardon 64 mm flat burr would probably be better . You can also find the same machine in stainless steel body, but it’s called Mokka if I remember correctly. I would go with 1 of these 3 for electric grinders under $300.

For that price, I recommend the shardor 64mm

It’s another stepping stone grinder. Meaning I watched a lot of people in this sub buy a df54 or 64 and have quality issues or eventually move up to a high dollar unit anyway. So I figured I would give it a shot. I figure it I’m still using it 2 years from now and it breaks, then I can spend the money on the more forever unit.

I’m really happy with the shardor 64 and ssp like burrs. I use it daily and have had it since April.