May be a stupid question, but can this grinder get wet (i.e. used as a wet polisher)? Thanks for your answers in advance!
1193797
Hello, I spoke to my tech, and unfortunately these grinders cannot get wet, or be used as a wet polisher. I hope this helps.
1938181
I'm not sure but it sounds as though the grinder gear may be gunked up. Do you remove and clean everything after each use? Try cleaning things as well as possible, especially the gear in bottom of the grinder. If that doesn't work I'm afraid I can't help. Good luck and happy java!
1311317
The grinder should work. It is just spinning abrasive pads, the better question is whether these diamond abrasive pads will polish glass. That I am not sure about. I have polished glass pieces that were used to make concrete countertops with these pads though. Grinding only glass may react differently.
1347703
It will not grind anything with moisture, so nuts are not a possibility. It will ruin the grinder
329501
I use this grinder for espresso drinks and have never tried grinding much more coarsely. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. They have great customer service and can advise you fairly quickly after sending them a message.
481848
It's been grinding really well for me...very even. I have seen very few coarse bits and that's usually only when I don't do it long enough. Overall, still very pleased with this grinder. Hope this helps!
740718
Haven't yet done that despite using it twice a day for months. Assume when I feel it necessary I'll take off the rubber base and wash the glass part by hand. Wouldn't think it necessary to wash the grinder part. The grinder part may need to be brushed off from time to time; but to date it has been grinding consistently.
124574
I have only used it for my french press. That grind is course. I did gain some respect for the grinder though and I think it would do well for any grind. Good luck.
663231
The salt will eventually corrode the metal grinder. The sell a silver one just for salt that works great.
194125
No idea, but a darn good question. I have not purchased the grinder yet, but am interested in doing so. This may sway my purchase.Good Luck!!
2127024
I live in NJ and it is very humid in the summer. The spindle in the middle is stainless steel that is corrosive resistant. The grinder has never clogged. My grinder is 2 years old and still works as well as day 1. You won't be disappointed with this grinder.
809369
If you want a coarse grind, this grinder can do it. You can recalibrate it to grind coarser than it does out of the box, but that is very easy to do and is documented in the manual. I suggest that you turn the knob to #1 and try it. If it is not coarse enough for you, use a 5/32" allen wrench to remove the screw from the knob, and turn the white adjuster to the left a little (two clicks), then replace the knob. Grind consistency is excellent with this grinder. To counter claims that the grinder spills grounds: I use a small rubber mallet to tap the grinder body and I don't have any problem. (Put a piece of tape on the grinder body to protect it from marring.) Almost any coffee grinder will be messy--even commercial ones. When cleaning the grinder, check that the two allen screws in the back of the grind adjuster are screwed firmly into the threaded holes. Tighten them with the 5/32" allen wrench. Mine had worked out (it caused no damage), but they haven't loosened since I tightened them.
880632
I am no help here. I have only used it for coffee. IT seems like it would work fine, but that is only a guess on my part. I would say it is one of the best grinders for coffee that I have owned.
690692
I'm actually not sure about that one... The grinder is "stone" so water SHOULD be fine... But I don't know. I've washed out the receptacle part but haven't felt the need to clean the grinder yet.
998962
Never tried using it wet. I have only used it sanding down guitar finishes. If you have the product I suggest you try to use it on an area that will not be seen first, then do as appropriate. My concern is that a car finish is very thin and you could easily sand through it!! I have serious concerns about using anything other than vehicle recommended products!!
359104
I didn't wash the grinder, but I washed the vase. You can easily wipe it clean with a towel. The grinder, well, I figured it's going to giving me particles of spices anyway, so I didn't really care if there were other particles inside of it. I'm sure as it grinds the spices I get a little ceramic dust every time. As for residues, I can't speak to that. I'm still alive and healthy as far as I know. I've had mine for a long time now and never once washed or cleaned out the grinder. I've never cleaned the grinder on the second one I bought either, and no problems yet. I think you'd be alright with just cleaning the vase. I didn't wash the grinder, but I washed the vase. You can easily wipe it clean with a towel. The grinder, well, I figured it's going to giving me particles of spices anyway, so I didn't really care if there were other particles inside of it. I'm sure as it grinds the spices I get a little ceramic dust every time. As for residues, I can't speak to that. I'm still alive and healthy as far as I know. I've had mine for a long time now and never once washed or cleaned out the grinder. I've never cleaned the grinder on the second one I bought either, and no problems yet. I think you'd be alright... » Read More I didn't wash the grinder, but I washed the vase. You can easily wipe it clean with a towel. The grinder, well, I figured it's going to giving me particles of spices anyway, so I didn't really care if there were other particles inside of it. I'm sure as it grinds the spices I get a little ceramic dust every time. As for residues, I can't speak to that. I'm still alive and healthy as far as I know. I've had mine for a long time now and never once washed or cleaned out the grinder. I've never cleaned the grinder on the second one I bought either, and no problems yet. I think you'd be alright with just cleaning the vase. « Show Less
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I don't use mine for wet sanding but see no reason that it won't do the job. Wet sanding leaves a bunch of options as to the process But, if one were to do wet sanding on fairly smooth metal it would work well on situations of smoothing or removing mild abrasions or paint. I would use black sandpaper made for sanding metal and add water in small amounts. The sander would do the job, for sure