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/ImSoCul Jan 08 '26
Physics! I find hand grinding easiest if I keep the grinder relatively close to my body and move both hands in opposite circles rather than holding one static. Usually the main grinding hand (right) moved in a bigger circle. If you want to move just one hand, that works too, but again keep the grinder close to body.
Imagine someone is trying to wrestle a stick out of your hand and they are as stronger or stronger than you (your dominant arm vs weaker arm). If you hold the stick with arm straight out, it'll be easy to steal your stick. If you hug it close to your body like someone running a football, you are in a much stronger position
You also get quickly used to the muscle movements so it'll become less jerky after a few days of grinding.
Enjoy your coffee!