Fiorenzato Doge Commercial Espresso Grinder - conical burr 71mm, stepless, anthracite

These are the best built grinders in the business! In fact, Fiorenzato started in the espresso grinder business and actually builds quality grinders for other espresso machine manufacturers. With burrs ranging from 63mm through 83mm, you will not be let down!

From Home-Barista's Titan Grinder Project:
"This is a very impressive grinder. The case is as well finished as the Mazzers, the doser is perhaps the best and cleanest I've used, and the burr carrier is beautiful -- a springloaded, floating system, like the Mazzer, that is made of polished brass, and which, unlike the Mazzers, turns easily and smoothly."

• Finger guard protection built into top burr plate.
• Automatic Grinding function with auto-stop.
• Easily removable top burr plate for easy cleaning.
• Built-in plastic tamper.
• Doser counter keeps track of doses served.
• One of only three grinding manufacturers that have NSF 8 Approval for commercial food preparing operations.
  
  Three variations of the Doge
  • Automatic 63mm flat burr w/ stepped adjustment.
  • Automatic 83mm flat burr w/ stepped adjustment.
  • Automatic conical (71mm conical burr, similar to the highly regarded Mazzer Robur) w/ stepless adjustment
  
  All three versions use the USA standard motor, 115V 60hz.
  
  Depending on burr configuration, the wattage consumption varies from 350W to 700W. (350 for flat, 700 for conical) 63mm flats revolve at 1400RPM, 83mm flats at 900rpm, 71mm conicals at 350rpm.
  
  Automatic grinding function works as followed: The side power switch starts the grinding. Once the doser has filled, a microswitch is tripped and stops the grinding. When you dose enough to deactivate the switch the grinder starts again, until the doser is filled.

• Measurements: 6.3" W x 20.1 "H x 11.4" D (approximate).
• Body: Enamel painted steel.
• Power: 115 volts, maximum 60 Hertz, varies from 350W to 700W.
• Bean hopper capacity: 2 kilos (4.4 pounds).
• ETL Listed.
• Made in Italy.

1. Q: Will you be able to distribute parts on these grinders (such as spare grinding burrs)?
   A: Yes, we are currently awaiting our first shipment of burrs as of 4/20/10. Other common parts are currently in stock, such as switches, etc.
2. Q: Do you reccomend using a smaller hopper if I am going to put only a small amount of coffee(around 1lb) in it? If it is just a clearance issue, I can bare with the big hopper.
   A: Either hopper will hold the single pound of beans. The only reason to upgrade/swap to the smaller hopper is for asthetics and height restrictions.
3. Q: Am I right that the automatic grinding function works pretty much the same as an on/off switch manual grinder if I am using up the grind per shot?
   A: If you are grinding on demand, the automatic function will not be used. The on/off switch will be your main control over the power of the machine.