SHARDOR - Professional 64mm Burr Coffee Grinder

$30 bucks Shardor on Amazon prime sales. Easily modded to grind finer. Didn't know if I'd stick to this hobby, and I did. During the time my (replaced and twice fixed) old machined died, so upgraded to a Delonghi Dedica. So was trying out a cheapo. Thought of upgrading but no need to. Challenges of cheap machines are... never consistent. Espresso is actually VERY easy if you have the right machines, beans, etc. Usually expensive equipments will cover for little variables and mistakes. Kitchen appliance cheap machine is the hardest to make a good cup, IMHO. So don't go too cheap. 😁

How do i fix this? I bought an OEM version of this machine with a different brand logo, but it's exactly the same factory machine as the Shaedor. It cost me only around $83 at my local store. It works pretty well, but this is my first time using a grinder machine, so I'm not sure what might not be working well or how to improve it.

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

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.

I bought it 2 weeks ago and it is fine but has a lot of retention even with the bellow of the hopper so I want to find just a bellow without a hopper bs it is a single-dose grinder which I prefer.

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!

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.

I just bought a shardor and it works great with a bottomless at setting 3. I was going to return it on day 1 if it didn't and thankfully it's all good. I'm starting to think that a lot of these "rules" about grinders people have held for years now are starting to fall apart as new products hit the market. I recall a few years ago being told you can't make espresso in any machine under $300 (used) and a friend of mine recently got one of those cheap $130 CasaBrews with a bottomless portafilter and it makes great espresso. Yeah, it's cheap and probably won't last many years, but it completely defies everything I had read on this sub a few years ago.

Used, I would go Ode Gen 2 on Marketplace. New, check the Shardor 64mm flat burr grinder on Amazon. It is $169 on Amazon in the US. A couple months ago, it had a $30 coupon.

Can confirm Shardor 64mm is my daily and it is the real deal, would have to spend 10x to get something significantly better

I had this grinder for a bit before I realized it just isn't right for espresso. I ended up going with a SHARDOR off Amazon and then sprang for the j-ultra. I hate saying "you need to spend money to get a good quality shot," but in this case, spending $150-$200 on a good grinder is well worth it. Best of luck!

The Shardor 64 is also an electric grinder that has a lot of features in common with more "premium" grinders, while still fitting your budget. If your boyfriend is really up there in coffee snobbery, he'll appreciate the stepless adjustment and compatibility with 64mm aftermarket burr sets.

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

I have the flat burr shardor and after some leveling and mods it's pretty decent. Beats my hand grinder from mhw 3bombr for sure. But I think you should just get the same hand grinder I got. I got it on sale for $99 and the burr is good quality. Very easy to clean as well.

I've been very happy with the shardor 64.

I've heard much the same from others. I won't buy anything from fellow on the primary market due to this. I own an Ode 2 but got it on marketplace crazy cheap otherwise I would still be using my Shardor 64mm. I can only speak for myself but I'm most curious about an A4Z right now and have been tempted to try one out based on the glowing reviews of so many folks.

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.

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.

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.

I just got a Shardor 64mm flat burr grinder $150 on amazon been using a cs3esp happy with the decision

I've been using the shardor for a week now and love it. 160$ on amazon

Shardor 64 will grind fine enough for Turkish.

The MOKKOM 64 is mechanically identical to the Shardor 64.

DF54 is an option. I have the Shardor 64mm flat burr from Amazon. It's been good for me.

I don't use mine every day, but there's really no reason you couldn't. I just tend to have a few different bags open at the same time, for one reason or another, and I have them all dialed in with different methods 😅

Df54 with filter burrs should be better than og2. Shardor with some mods and the right burr upgrade might be pretty incredible.

I was looking at the Baratza Encore ESP, but the cheapskate in me ended up buying a Shardor 64mm flat burr on Amazon. It is easy to change settings. I've had no problems doing espresso and pour over. Best thing is $139 after Amazon coupon. So far it really seems to be excellent quality and I'm totally satisfied. Take a look at the quick review that Tom on Tom's Coffee Corner did.

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

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.

The Shardor 64 is a relatively new product that has become the gold standard for budget electric grinders. You don't get any guarantees on customer service or reliability, like you do with the Baratza Encore ESP, but the 64mm flat burr set gives you a relatively large platform for upgrades. AFAIK, the only issue with the Timemore Chestnut S3 (compared to the KinGrinder K6) is that it's not nearly as good for espresso. If you like the design, though, and only want to use it for filter coffee, it's definitely worth getting.

If you can somehow manage to budge to ~$160, the Shardor 64mm is a crazy good deal and is a gateway into upgradable 64mm flat burrs