Specs
| Burrs | Turbo on the 064 and steel espresso burrs on the 064S. Both take other 64 mm sets 4:35 14:34 |
| Dial | Stepless, and it stops at zero against a bolt. Espresso covers roughly 0 to 3 on the dial 4:35 |
| Motor | 180 W brushless, 800 to 1200 rpm 4:35 |
Starting settings
These are the settings each creator gave, measured from their own grinder's zero. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | about 0 to 3 | The whole espresso range on this dial, so make very small moves | approx | Hedrick | 22:22 |
| Immersion | 10 to 12 | 064S, dial indicator. A reader-submitted figure, and the chart treats every setting as approximate | approx | Christensen | grind size chart |
| Pour-over | 8 to 11 | 064S, dial indicator. A reader-submitted figure, and the chart treats every setting as approximate | approx | Christensen | grind size chart |
| AeroPress | 6 to 8 | 064S, dial indicator. A reader-submitted figure, and the chart treats every setting as approximate | approx | Christensen | grind size chart |
| Moka | 4 to 6 | 064S, dial indicator. A reader-submitted figure, and the chart treats every setting as approximate | approx | Christensen | grind size chart |
| Espresso | 1 to 3 | 064S, dial indicator. A reader-submitted figure, and the chart treats every setting as approximate | approx | Christensen | grind size chart |
Cup profile
- Espresso falls between traditional and modern, with more clarity than a Comandante or K-Plus, and it's sometimes slightly hollow 2:37.
- Creamier espresso than a Niche 4:35.
Strengths
- 0.18 g retention after 8 to 10 kg through it 4:35.
- The workflow, the fines collector and the small footprint 2:37.
Weaknesses
- The small motor stalls on very light roasts ground fine with the fast-feeding steel burr 4:35.
- The small dial range makes dialling in hard 2:37.
- A cautious controller stalls at low rpm on fine espresso 51:23.
Verdict
In 2023 Lance Hedrick saw it as a sideways move from a Eureka or Sette, though he'd take it over a Niche 2:37, and called it one of the best deals around 51:23. In 2024 the 064S got an A and the 064 a B 14:34 14:22. In 2025 he preferred it to the Mahlkönig X64 SD 0:00.
James Hoffmann's take
- In his 2023 test of grinders under £500, the 064S had a clear dial and made tasty espresso and filter, with fewer fines and a slightly finer main peak. His complaints were a flat hopper that lets beans popcorn, and some retention. It was one of his two 64 mm finalists 1:03 23:37.
The Coffee Chronicler's take
- 2025: a steal on Kickstarter but only competitive at $600. The chamber tolerances are tight, so aftermarket burrs must measure exactly 64.0 mm, and only the espresso version is still on sale 12:17.
Sources
- Lance Hedrick: TIMEMORE SCULPTOR REVIEW: 064, 064s, 078, 078s (2023-05-05)
- Lance Hedrick: TIMEMORE SCULPTORS: Unfiltered and Uncut (2023-05-09)
- Lance Hedrick: ULTIMATE 64MM GRINDER SHOWDOWN (Kopi Deva, Zerno, DF64V, DF64E, DF64P, G64, Moca SD, Timemore 064) (2023-06-21)
- James Hoffmann: The Best Espresso Grinder Under £500 (2023-12-22)
- Lance Hedrick: Grinder Tier List (2024-09-10)
- The Coffee Chronicler: New Burrs, Fresh Start? Timemore Sculptors in 2025 (2025-01-25)
- Lance Hedrick: Does Mahlkönig Deliver? Ultimate X64 SD Review (Super In-Depth) (2025-07-25)
- Asser Christensen, The Coffee Chronicler (website): Grind Size Chart & Database (2025-08-29)
Summarised in our own words from the creators' videos, with every point linked to the moment it comes from. Notchbook isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any of these creators, so please watch the originals for full context. Sources
Dialling in from here
- Sour, thin or fast? Grind finer. Why coffee tastes sour
- Bitter, dry or slow? Grind coarser. Why coffee tastes bitter
- Espresso: how to dial in. Filter: pour-over grind size.
Compare with other grinders in the grind size chart, or see every grinder.
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