Nostalgia75 Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 184 Location: North NJ Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: QuickMill Vetrano Grinder: Macap M4
Posted Sat Mar 1, 2008, 7:22am Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4
Thanks for posting this! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who looked at the worm gear and said, "There has to be a way to make that flip back for large grind changes..."
Posted Fri Mar 7, 2008, 8:13am Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
Looking at pics online it would seem that the M7KR & MXKR use the same worm adjuster as the stepless M4/5. I'm not sure if the mount is the same but if anyone tries this mod on one of those models please post something here & let us know if it works.
Posted Tue Apr 1, 2008, 2:13pm Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
I was looking into doing this today. How did you guys remove the dial so that you had access to the screws holding the worm in place? Doesn't look like I can fit a screwdriver in there without first removing the dial. Do both left and right knobs just slip off with enough force from a small flathead screwdriver?
Posted Tue Apr 1, 2008, 6:36pm Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
TagTeamJesus Said:
I was looking into doing this today. How did you guys remove the dial so that you had access to the screws holding the worm in place? Doesn't look like I can fit a screwdriver in there without first removing the dial. Do both left and right knobs just slip off with enough force from a small flathead screwdriver?
Both knobs will pop off but it helps to give them a little help with a small screwdriver the first time. If you have trouble getting behind them just remove the hopper (one screw) & the toothed ring (3 phillips screws) to gain better access.
Posted Mon May 5, 2008, 1:16pm Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
JVBorella Said:
Looking at pics online it would seem that the M7KR & MXKR use the same worm adjuster as the stepless M4/5. I'm not sure if the mount is the same but if anyone tries this mod on one of those models please post something here & let us know if it works.
My MXKR should be here Friday and my intention is to do this mod before I even plug it in if looks like it will work. I'll have to get a feel for the size before I go get the spring. I'll let you know how it works.
Posted Mon May 5, 2008, 7:38pm Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
cdrikari Said:
My MXKR should be here Friday and my intention is to do this mod before I even plug it in if looks like it will work. I'll have to get a feel for the size before I go get the spring. I'll let you know how it works.
bobvilax2000 Senior Member Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 126 Location: Cincinnati, OH Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Rotary Brewtus Grinder: Macap MXK, Rocky Drip: Swiss Gold One Cup Roaster: Behm
Posted Mon May 5, 2008, 7:45pm Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
It works. All Macaps have the same worm drive. I tried it, but I'd rather keep an espresso grinder as an espresso grinder. Easier to stay consistent to the fractional second.
Posted Tue May 6, 2008, 5:12pm Subject: Re: Easy Mod for Stepless Macap M4/Upgraded w/return spring 2/26/08
I use mine for Espresso 98% of the time also. I came up with the mod because its such a royal PITA to remove the upper burr assy for cleaning in stock configuration. Being able to spin the entire assy off in a few seconds makes living with the Stepless Macap much more enjoyable.
I wasn't able to find any t/s locally that were light enough. Anything I could buy 1 of was made for automotive use & way too stiff. I'm still looking for something cheap I could rob one off of but for now I'm ok with the current set up.
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