Tre Spade "IL Macinino" Burr Grinder, Brass

For the price, I was disappointed with the build quality of this grinder. Way too much plastic. Even the metallic casing is chromed plastic.

The inside motor and burrs are of decent quality, producing a consistent grind, but are very LOUD.

The grind settings are adjusted with a knob, continuous with no detents. The grinder shipped with the grind setting too coarse for espresso, but this was easily adjusted by removing the bean hopper and rotating the entire coarseness scale one or two stops. Unfortunately, and without much pressure, the plastic around one of the hopper's screw holes cracked slightly when screwing the hopper back on, so be careful. A different style of screw, softer plastic, or better hopper design would probably prevented this.

The grind bin slides on rather stiffly, but affirmatively, preventing any grinds from escaping during grinding. Removing grinds from the bin is a bit awkward due to the bin's shape, but not that big of a deal.

I decided I couldn't stand the noise anymore, so I bought a Rancilio Rocky. My Rocky is much heavier and better constructed, and much quieter as well. For just a little more than the Pavoni, it is a far better design.

The Pavoni now collects dust on a shelf.

I have been using my PGB for about 10 years; it works very well with no problems. A great virtue of the model I have (hope this is still true) is the ability to grind directly into the espresso basket, turning on the machine with simple pressure from the basket; this enables one to grind just the coffee needed with no reservoir to empty or clean, and more assurance that a minimum of old ground coffee will join that which is freshly ground.

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I'm quite satisfied with the excellent grind consistency and quality. The brass La Pavoni PGB Coffee Grinder is close to being a commercial grade burr grinder -equal to those found in Europe's espresso bars and restaurants. Be aware that the brass finish is "plated" over hard plastic, so carefully inspect your new grinder before using it. I had to return mine twice to the retailer back east, before a perfect one arrived. I've used mine daily for more than three years without any issues.

Just a quick note to Patricia O'Connor who considered it "a piece of junk." With proper care & regular cleaning, the La Pavoni PGB Coffee Grinder will last a lifetime. -smile-

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I tried this unit at a friend's house recently. It was strong, solid, and could really pulverize those beans. Too much for me to purchase, but I bring my whole beans next door to grind precisely to my taste. La Pavoni certainly does it right.

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This is the 3rd Tre Spade we have had. (We wear them out) It works well and provides a very nice grind. Only complaint--it's noisy. But, then again, I guess it has to be to grind those coffee beans.

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