Grinder
Timemore Chestnut C3
The single piece of gear that moves the cup most. Consistent particle size is what makes a recipe repeatable; the number on the dial only means something on this model.
Specifications
- Category
- Grinder
- Brand
- Timemore
- Grind adjustment
- Rotational
- Burr
- conical 38mm S2C
- Drive
- hand
- Adjustment
- internal, clicks from zero
- Clicks per rotation
- 12
Rotations plus clicks (e.g. "2.6" = 2 full turns and 6 clicks). Always write down both numbers; the clicks alone are meaningless.
Grind settings on other grinders
A number on a grinder dial only means something on that grinder — even two units of the same model differ. So instead of pretending “18” travels, BrewCult records what people actually landed on after switching, and shows you the spread.
Rotations plus clicks (e.g. "2.6" = 2 full turns and 6 clicks). Always write down both numbers; the clicks alone are meaningless.
| On the Timemore Chestnut C3 | Grinder | Approximate start | How much to trust it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 clicks | 1Zpresso JX-Pro | ≈ 40 clicksthen adjust by taste | Low confidence (40%)1 community data pointLow confidence — treat this as a rough direction, not a setting.From published community charts, not yet confirmed by logged brews here. |
| 10 clicks | Kingrinder K6 | ≈ 32 clicksthen adjust by taste | Low confidence (30%)1 community data pointLow confidence — treat this as a rough direction, not a setting.From published community charts, not yet confirmed by logged brews here. |
Why these are approximate: Converted grind settings are approximate starting points derived from community data. Dial in by taste — burr alignment, wear and unit-to-unit variance all move the target.