1ZpressoJ Manual Coffee Grinder Silver Capacity 35g with Assembly Stainless Steel Conical Burr - Numerical Internal Adjustable Setting

I just received the grinder and have used it a couple times. So far so good. Like many other reviewers, I found it difficult to locate the user manual. The QR code on the enclosed cardboard insert didn't bring me to the right site. I had to return to the Amazon site to find out which model I had purchased (J) and then hunt for the right manual, comparing my product with the ones on 1zpresso's site. Once I had the manual, I was able to figure out how to attach the handle, turn it up or down (not particularly easy) and how to adjust the grind setting. The device itself feels sturdy and I easily ground beans for a french press. We'll see how it holds up, but initially I am quite happy with the purchase and the coffee it makes.

After wanting to get more into coffee, doing a lot of research on the topic resulted in the conclusion that buying a grinder to freshly grind coffee beans was one of the biggest upgrades. So, after a ton more research, I had actually settled on the KINGrinder K6, with the consensus being that it was the best bang for the buck. I had also heard that one of the biggest drawbacks of it was the disassembly, that it was very difficult to disassemble and put back together, for cleaning purposes. Since I never owned a grinder before (manual or electronic), I didn't really have any context for what this would mean, hence I took a shot on it. Once it arrived, I was actually quite impressed by it (again, not really having proper context), everything seemed to be extremely well built. But, knowing my personality, I started to look into the disassembly/reassembly issue that I had heard about. After reading manuals, watching videos, and spending a decent amount of (semi-wasted) time learning about all of this, I tried to get the grinder disassembled, and failed badly. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get the pin holding the entire assembly together to come out, of course I was trying to also be delicate with everything as I didn't want to damage anything and risk not being able to return the item if it came to that. After spending enough wasted time and getting frustrated, I decided that it needed to go back, and in that regard I was glad I never got it disassembled, because I realized that it would have been very likely I wouldn't have been able to properly reassemble it afterwards.So, back to the drawing board with more research. Ultimately, I decided to just spend the extra money to buy a 1Zpresso, and I picked the J Manual model because it seemed to be the best bang for the buck one for pourover that 1Zpresso has. The only thing I dislike about 1Zpresso grinders is the very confusing naming and changing of their lineup, for instance the J Manual was actually the Jx from previously with very minor upgrades. When the grinder arrived, it was actually even nicer than the KINGrinder K6 in overall feel, build quality, and impression. The first thing I tried was the disassembly and reassembly, which as I had already researched, was decently easy. Note that it wasn't perfect, once you do a disassembly and reassembly, if you want the number dial to line up with the "zero" of the grinder, it is incredibly difficult to get right. However, if you just use the numbers as a reference point and don't care that zero is zero, then it's not a big deal.I have now since used the grinder almost daily for about a month and a half, and the grinder continues to be a pleasure to use. Grinding is seemingly very easy, satisfying, and foolproof. Everything is machined very precisely, and the entire unit is very solid. Overall, I feel that the item is worth the money paid, which for me is a very satisfying feel.

I grind my own beans each morning, and had a previous hand grinder. It used to take me about 120 - 150 turns to grind enough beans for my one cup of morning coffee. With this grinder, I only need about 30 or so turns, and not as much hand strength is required. This is important to me as I'm a senior with arthritis in my hands. I didn't want an electric grinder as they are geared towards folks who want more than 1 cup. Also I've noted that oily beans don't get along with the electric grinders, in some cases ruining them.I'm quite happy with the way my grinder functions, just have 2 gripes. The first is the documentation. Not one speck of useful info comes in the package. There's just a card with a web address or something to scan that will take you there. I went to the site and tried to print the directions, but the way they were formatted I could only print a partial bit of them. I'm a dinosaur, I know. I like paper in my hands, something I can carry around with me. I don't like having to go back to my computer when I want to clean the grinder. There are warnings of what to clean and what not to touch, so I like to have something to refer back to.The other thing, VERY minor, is that due to static electricity, there are always fine grinds all over the counter when I open the machine to take out the coffee. All in all, grinder is great, documentation not so.I changed my rating to 5 stars after using the grinder for over a month. It's so easy to use. Earlier I said it takes 30 or so turns to make enough for a cup. It takes half that, and it's so much easier to use and clean than my od grinder. It's now one of my best-loved kitchen items.

solid piece of equipment. well made. grind is great. smooth operation. easy cleaning