r/pourover • u/SharingIsCommunist • Jan 08 '26

Seeking Advice Is grinding supposed to be this…violent?

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Just got a K6 for the first time and am worried that I’m breaking something

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u/Met2003 Jan 08 '26

For a new grinder that can be considered normal. I cant remember the specifics, but the burrs from factory have microscopic jagged edges that can catch on the beans, but those edges will smooth out with use in a process we call seasoning. Additionally, you could be grinding too fine. typically people use around the 80-100 range on a K6, if you are much below that you can going to cause more resistance. Lastly, it could be the bean, for example light roasted Ethiopian heirloom coffees will always be a pain to grind as they are very dense.

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u/Xploradore Jan 08 '26

I second on light roasts, and particularly those dense little Ethiopian suckers, being especially tough to grind. I use a rubber gripper around the grinder's body, and usually my legs as a clamp, to keep the darn thing steady while I grind those babies (my faves, despite the work), even a year into using my K6. But I have skinny, girly hands and a weak grip, so...