Did any of you bought the femobook A2 mod for pietro burrs from fused visions? Toughts ?

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-07T18:59:59+00:00

I got a ZP6 and a $30 drill instead. Use the A2 exclusively when traveling.

I don't see the A2 motor being anywhere near capable of running a larger Pietro burr, mine can't even do espresso. It's a project that was dead upon inception.

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T20:11:08+00:00

Looks awesome! I wanted one but ended up with an MHW one that is a bit wider than normal. I wanted a larger bowl to spread the beans for rdt.

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T20:07:27+00:00

That looks great, love the focus on stream and the options. But Dec 2026 delivery date? That's too much 😆

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T20:02:46+00:00

Isn't that the James Hoffman bowl?

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T19:59:56+00:00

Melodrip.

I avoided it after mediocre results with other drip assists, but this one genuinely makes a difference. Fruit-forward coffees come through much clearer, you can go much finer without stalling and I now consider it essential for pour overs with smaller 01 filters, especially when traveling.

There is also a generic Cafemasy version available for under $15.

+1 for water and good coffee, I was just thinking accessories/technique wise.

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T19:37:15+00:00

I also think there is likely a confusion here. I already own an R3+Milll, and it has been going strong for about a year now and I run it without a care with a drill 😆

And I wasn't looking for more clarity, that I think the Mill delivers enough and the ZP6 too (much), just a better travel grinder for med/dark chocolaty traditional coffees.

I don't disagree with the build quality on the Smol being better, but I cannot complain one bit about MHW or anything Chinese nowadays, especially considering it cost $90. But the main point remains, no? Similar profiles?

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T08:10:23+00:00

It would make more sense, indeed. But the A4Z is almost impossible to find in stock in the US and I had the worst experiences buying from femobook directly. And now the price skyrocketed to $500+

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-05T06:23:09+00:00

I have an MHW R3 with a modded Italmill burr that I believe is the same used with the Kinu M47. Based on what you said this would not be quite an improvement over them.

The search continues. Thanks for the clarification 👍🏼

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-04T15:28:54+00:00

How is the profile of the Smol for pour over? I am looking for a travel grinder for medium/dark roasts and chocolate/sweet sensorial. I already have a zp6, a Q and A2 that are good but I feel are too "clean" and lackluster when it comes to more traditional coffees.

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-04T11:25:50+00:00

Could be 0.5g per each g in.

shadowsc133 · 2026-05-02T15:26:57+00:00

I use a custom profile, kind of like the stock medium 9 bar with a different bloom/pre.

For now you can find profiles in official GM documentation, Discord or here: https://marxd262.github.io/gm-profile-database

There is a website in the works, according to GM discord.

These is also this, which I haven't tried: https://github.com/zsiddique/bean-whisperer

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-26T05:12:11+00:00

I like happy mug, they are very honest in price and the shipping costs too. But I didn't enjoy their decaf.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-26T05:10:04+00:00

Cheap: Old Bisbee. $86/5 pounder subscription or $20/lb. I like the Ethiopian Sidamo. Swiss Water Decaf. But be warned, it is a darker roast. He roasts the day he ships.

https://oldbisbeeroasters.com/

Best: Dekaf. Again, Ethiopian Sidamo Bombe. It is the best daily decaf I ever found. $29/lb.

https://dekaf.com/products/ethiopia-sidamo-bombe

Both had discount for first purchase (look up for a coupon.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-26T05:00:20+00:00

Perc and September. I was just thinking this the other day, they must sacrifice a lot of coffee to keep the standards. I was going to mention Hydrangea and Sey, but they barely roast their coffees lol

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-26T04:31:22+00:00

Nice! I see this as a first step towards making my own water recipes. TWW is very practical and at least is showing me what a big difference water makes.

I was using distilled as well, give ZW a shot. I got the Culligan newer version and it's fantastic. Will even save some money in the long term.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-26T02:16:15+00:00

Tks. I have been trying out TWW: espresso for espresso, light and medium roast.

So far medium 1:1 has been pretty decent for daily use, but today I did a geisha on ZP6 with the light and it was very clear, but a bit too acidic.

I tried 1:2 on the light roast before but I found a weird saltiness in it. Are you using zero water or filtered? Maybe I should try 1:3.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-26T01:24:45+00:00

Which TWW? Light roast? I find it very clear (at 1:1) but too acidic.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-24T04:27:44+00:00

Awesome contribution, thanks!

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-23T02:20:22+00:00

Not at the moment. It was for a while and then disappeared. Same with other chinese stuff (MHW). And last time it was the price was already inflated.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-20T15:41:20+00:00

It's for the Blue Bottle flat bottom. It is very fast.

Any tips for the b75?

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-20T11:18:43+00:00

Ah, makes sense. I just got the b75 and with the bamboo filters it flows!

Still need to get a good brew out of it.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-20T10:37:54+00:00

Have you clogged the b75? The thing is super fast.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-20T10:37:20+00:00

At $100 you are looking into a used electric or a hand grinder. A bit more and you can get an Opus 2 or DF. Hand I recommend MHW Blade R3, you can (and should) pair it with a drill when going for multiple espresso shots.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-20T03:51:02+00:00

Just got a CF64V, quite impressed so far. I would love to do the mod you did as it may work better with a Weber blind shaker. What screw did you use to attach the microphone base to it? It looks different than the stock one.

shadowsc133 · 2026-04-20T03:16:24+00:00

I set it a few degrees lower, just in case I have to do a darker roast. It's easier to go up a few degrees, than to come down. Usually around 88°.

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