Rancilio - Rocky

15 years and mine just keeps on grinding! Was going through a grinder about every year or so.

Buy a Rancillio Rocky second hand. Mine is 20 years old and still going strong.

I have rancillo Rocky. Thing is a beast and very reliable [this one](https://www.coffeeness.de/en/rancilio-rocky-review/)

I’ve had mine for…maybe 20 years? Bought it used. They are built like small tanks.

Rancillio Rocky. Basically just a smaller version of a commercial machine. Not cheap though.

Not only is your coffee too coarse, there’s way too little of it. It should be a consistency just larger than flour and it should be heaping up above the top of your portafilter before you tamp it. And when you are done tamping it, you should be able to turn your portafilter upside down without it falling out. You can buy a used grinder off eBay for $200 that will make a huge difference. One I can recommend as a good starter one is a Rancilio Rocky.

Check used in your local marketplace (FB, Craigslist, OfferUp). I found a Rancilio Rocky for $160, for example. If you prefer new, Encore ESP is the minimum. Or hand grinders (K6) if you have the time and patience.

Rancillio Rocky. You can replace the burrs if they wear out. I've had mine for eons.