<p>Yes, high end grinders are generally adjustable. Some even have macro and micro adjustments. For example the <a href="https://www.baratza.com/flat-burr-grinders/vario-grinder/" rel="nofollow">Baratza Vario grinder</a> </p>

<p>Hand grinders are also adjustable, and provide a good grind. See the <a href="http://www.hario.jp/coffee/grinder.html" rel="nofollow">Hario range</a></p>

<p>The larger commercial grinders are sometimes aimed more at bulk output than at a precise and consistent grind. They grind the coffee very quickly, which may not be the quality you are looking for. Some people prefer grinders that operate at a lower speed so that the temperature of the burrs stays low, reducing the chance of the grind getting over roasted</p>

<p><a href="http://gearpatrol.com/2013/02/25/grind-it-out-10-best-coffee-grinders/" rel="nofollow">Here's a list</a> of mid to high end grinders. You will notice that they all have adjustments.</p>

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<p><strong>Yes.</strong></p>

<p>What you describe as a conical grinder is also known as a burr grinder. Burr grinders are important because they allow you to create ground coffee that is both homogenous and set to a specific granular size/coarseness.  This is a key feature and selling point of these grinders and it easily allows the user to grind for espresso one moment and drip coffee the next.</p>

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<p>I switched from a modestly priced blade grinder to a moderately priced cone grinder because the results were inconsistent  (some very fine powder and some only fragmented beans mixed with usable grounds).</p>

<p>Will I have more consistency and control if I switch to a high-end cone grinder? I'm thinking about a refurbished restaurant grade grinder, not an industrial grade machine as one might find at a Starbucks or boutique roaster.</p>

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# Are high-end cone grinders adjustable?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-01-27)

I switched from a modestly priced blade grinder to a moderately priced cone grinder because the results were inconsistent (some very fine powder and some only fragmented beans mixed with usable grounds).

Will I have more consistency and control if I switch to a high-end cone grinder? I'm thinking about a refurbished restaurant grade grinder, not an industrial grade machine as one might find at a Starbucks or boutique roaster.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-01-27. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

Yes, high end grinders are generally adjustable. Some even have macro and micro adjustments. For example the [Baratza Vario grinder](https://www.baratza.com/flat-burr-grinders/vario-grinder/)

Hand grinders are also adjustable, and provide a good grind. See the [Hario range](http://www.hario.jp/coffee/grinder.html)

The larger commercial grinders are sometimes aimed more at bulk output than at a precise and consistent grind. They grind the coffee very quickly, which may not be the quality you are looking for. Some people prefer grinders that operate at a lower speed so that the temperature of the burrs stays low, reducing the chance of the grind getting over roasted

[Here's a list](http://gearpatrol.com/2013/02/25/grind-it-out-10-best-coffee-grinders/) of mid to high end grinders. You will notice that they all have adjustments.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-01-27. Score: 4

**Yes.**

What you describe as a conical grinder is also known as a burr grinder. Burr grinders are important because they allow you to create ground coffee that is both homogenous and set to a specific granular size/coarseness. This is a key feature and selling point of these grinders and it easily allows the user to grind for espresso one moment and drip coffee the next.


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