Specs
| Burrs | 80/83 mm flats or 71/83 mm cones on swappable carriers 0:00 |
| Dial | Ring with two index marks. Clockwise is coarser, and the later thread gives about 5 µm per tick 0:00 |
| RPM | 80 to 700. Around 80 to 200 suits cones and 400 to 700 suits flats 5:15 |
Starting settings
No one has shared grind settings for it yet.
Cup profile
- The Mazzer 83 mm cones were surprisingly clear with a thinner body. The 71 mm cones are gooier 15:13.
- Lab Sweet flats give bright pour-over 0:00.
Strengths
- It never stalled, even at 80 rpm. Alignment is very good and retention is minimal 0:00.
Weaknesses
- The feed funnel is narrow, you can't grind straight into a portafilter and the magnets are weak 0:00.
Verdict
2023: the best-value end-game grinder 0:00. 2024: grade A and the most flexible grinder on Lance Hedrick's list, though the workflow is hard work 20:54.
Sources
- Lance Hedrick: WORLD'S FIRST OF ITS KIND: Wug2 83A Grinder Review (2023-09-15)
- Lance Hedrick: Grinder Tier List (2024-09-10)
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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.
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