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DF64 Single Dose Titanium Burr Coffee Grinder $825 (RRP $1100) Delivered @ Frankie's Beans

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DF64 Single Dose Titanium Burr Coffee Grinder $825 (RRP $1100) Delivered @ Frankie's Beans
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MarketingFrankies Beans on 10/06/2022 - 13:11 frankiesbeans.com.au (650 clicks)
Last edited 10/06/2022 - 13:16 by 1 other user
OZBFREESHIP

End Of Financial Year Sale on now until 30 June 2022

We have discounted our Coffee Tech DF64 coffee grinder to clear out stock before the end of the financial year. We have also included free shipping for Ozbargainers. Just use OZBFREESHIP coupon code at checkout.

ADDED BONUS

As an added bonus we will include an indicator ring and the new quick release dosing cup adapter. Both of these accessories significantly improve the workflow of the DF64.

That's a total saving of over $300.

Offer valid while stock lasts.

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  • Joker042 on 10/06/2022 - 13:15

    Hahahaha, it's a dangerous time of year to be getting into coffee! Looks like a great deal, but I might have to wait till next year to justify it :)

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 13:19

      It's never a dangerous time to be getting into coffee :)

  • senorclean on 10/06/2022 - 13:20

    These are great grinders, and that's a solid price for local stock w/ titanium burrs.

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 13:24
      +1

      They are great grinders and perform so well.

  • hippocrit on 10/06/2022 - 13:29
    +2

    I've been waiting for the price to drop from this seller, but I bit the bullet and bought this grinder a few weeks ago from the Singaporean distributor.

    ~$950 shipped with SSP multipurpose burrs

    • caprimulgus on 10/06/2022 - 17:27

      Was wondering about costs from them. Did they give you a price delivered without the SSP?

      • hippocrit on 10/06/2022 - 21:47
        +1

        It was about 160 for shipping on top of their prices, they were quite quick with their emails so give them a go.

        I don't think it's much of a saving if you're looking at getting the basic or titanium burrs from Singapore, this deal is pretty good for an Oz seller. It'd amount to $100 in savings from Singapore but you'll have to accept the risk of a painful exchange process if you get a dud.

        The reason i went with the Singaporean seller was because there weren't any sales at the time for this grinder in Australia, and I'd have to order a second set of burrs at +$330, taking the cost to 1000 + 330, so $950 from Singapore was enticing.

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 20:26

      Does it have an Australian 3 pin power cord or do you need to use an adapter?

      • hippocrit on 10/06/2022 - 21:31

        Its a Singaporean/UK plug.

        Your price is way better for the same burrs as theirs would cost more with shipping + no AU plug and warranty, but I wanted the SSP burrs without paying in excess of $1300 for the setup at the time

  • PlushyAngel on 10/06/2022 - 13:35
    -1

    USD$465 from DF64's website: https://df64coffee.com/products/df64-coffee-grinder?variant=…, +USD$80 shipping, that comes to about AUD$650

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 13:40

      Actually comes closer to AUD$780 (at an exchange rate of $0.70) for non Australian complied stock and non AU warranty.

      • Aznmadness on 10/06/2022 - 14:01

        Dont forget you would probably have to pay GST on entry into Australia and a import service fee.

        • m9 on 10/06/2022 - 14:14
          +3

          No you don't as it's under $1000.

          • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 18:45

            @m9: That under $1000 rule was dropped a few years back so GST is now applicable to all items imported regardless of dollar value.

            https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing…

            • m9 on 10/06/2022 - 20:37
              +1

              @Frankies Beans: I know you're trying to make a sale, but, yes and no. Whilst some merchants do collect GST on behalf of ATO at point of sales (most with an Australian presence), there are tons that do not. When your item lands and it's under $1000, it will not attract GST.

      • senorclean on 10/06/2022 - 14:13
        +1

        Looks like there was some confusion with the '465' including shipping or not:

        Standard burr config is $385 USD + $80 postage = $465 USD ~= $654 AUD
        Titanium burr config is $435 USD + $85 postage = $520 USD ~= $732 AUD

        I got the standard burr one from these guys a few months ago - at the time our dollar was a bit stronger so it was ~$620 AUD vs $1000 for local stock - a much bigger gap. I didn't get hit with GST but that may have been good luck.

        Given that this deal comes with the titanium burrs, a few extras, local support / compliance - it's pretty good value.

        • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 18:38

          You are luck you were not hit with the GST. As the importer of these grinders we have to pay GST on all items that we import plus incur the additional costs to meet Australian electrical safety standards.

          Hope you are enjoying your DF64.

      • PlushyAngel on 10/06/2022 - 15:28

        Ahh my bad

    • INTP0151 on 11/06/2022 - 11:21

      DF64 does not have a website, the manufacturer confirmed this is a reseller so proceed with caution. Many people have ordered from this website with no issues though

  • admira on 10/06/2022 - 13:44
    +3

    The Hoffman review:

    https://youtu.be/53lTlpjM2sQ

    Lance Hendrick review:

    https://youtu.be/URCFgcdbzhA

    • BJReplay on 10/06/2022 - 14:27
      +2

      Oh, great, I come to OzB to get distracted, and now I'm off getting distracted by Hoffman. THANK YOU VERY MUCH :)

    • maverickjohn on 10/06/2022 - 19:19

      Hoffman is truly a inspiration to watch

  • maverickjohn on 10/06/2022 - 13:54

    How's it compare to niche zero

    • janoski on 10/06/2022 - 14:12
      +1

      Hoffman answers that quite well in the video above

      • maverickjohn on 10/06/2022 - 19:17

        I was at work at the time but it truly does answer my question. It seems many others were thinking like me

      • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 20:25

        Hoffman's review was of an early model DF64. There have been a number of updates to the grinder since then. The more relevant reviews would be Lance Hedrick's of both the DF64 and Niche.

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 14:26
      +2

      Really depends what you are looking for. General consensus if you are looking for great work flow then Niche is the better grinder. If you are looking for a grinder that can do both espresso and filter then the DF64 wins out. Either way both are great grinders.

      • maverickjohn on 10/06/2022 - 19:17

        I am probably going to wait for niche. I use it solely for my lattes

        • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 20:22

          Check out Lance Hedrick's thoughts on the Niche.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBn223u7w2s

          • Pudina Chutney on 23/06/2022 - 07:27

            @Frankies Beans: You've just linked his video cause since day one, he hasn't been a fan of Niche.

            What you've ignored is the overwhelmingly positive response for the Niche otherwise.

            For what it's worth, a new DF64 model is in the works (end of year release) which will supposedly be a premium version of the grinder.

            • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 27/06/2022 - 19:51
              +1

              @Pudina Chutney: I shared that video to get another perspective on the Niche. He may not be a fan and he has his reasons as to why. It's ok to have a different opinion from others, it doesn't mean it is right or wrong.

              In regards to the new DF64 model being released later this year it will sit along side the DF64 with a different model name. It will not replace the DF64. '

              It will be targeting a different customer base and it will likely be at a different price point as well.

              I can say this with a degree of certainty as I have one of the prototypes.

              • maverickjohn on 27/06/2022 - 20:39

                @Frankies Beans: Will it be as good as the lagom p64. I am now looking at p64 instead of niche

                • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 27/06/2022 - 20:49

                  @maverickjohn: I can't honesty say as I have not played with the Lagom P64 however they are both at very different price points.

                  • maverickjohn on 27/06/2022 - 20:50

                    @Frankies Beans: Yeah they are but I just want to buy a grinder that will last me a long time where it will be a non regrettable purchase. It's why I'm considering now the lagom it seems to be top tier level grinder

                    If there is any information you can lead me to about the new grinder. I'll happily read about ut

                    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 28/06/2022 - 18:22

                      @maverickjohn: Unfortunately at this point I can't share too much information about it. All I can say is that the design is similar however it will have a smaller foot print and it will likely have a different burr set. It won't have the grind range of the DF64.

    • admira on 10/06/2022 - 15:28
      +1

      the Niche is more expensive - and I am not 100% sure but have heard stock is an issue. Other than that, yep I linked a couple of videos above that talk about that. I was sure Sprometheus did a comparison as well but I might be getting confused with the Lagom p64.

      • INTP0151 on 11/06/2022 - 11:30
        +2

        The Niche can be ordered direct from niche for just over $1000. The $1700 the local stores are charging is ludicrous

    • Anders on 10/06/2022 - 16:31
      +1

      If you upgrade the stock burrs to SSP, this is a much better grinder for more types of coffee.
      I say that owning a Niche Zero, which is good for medium-dark espresso and middling at everything else (light roasts, filter coffee).

      • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 11/06/2022 - 14:54
        +1

        Agreed on the base metal burrs but in our experience the Titanium burrs close that gap significantly to SSP. Hence the reason we opted to only sell the Titanium burr version of the DF64.

  • BJReplay on 10/06/2022 - 14:30

    OP, your website description is a little out of date:

    We are currently taking pre-sale orders whilst we await for Australian electrical appliance certification which we anticipate will be granted some time in December 2021.

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 15:32

      Thanks for letting us know. Now fixed.

  • ruriruri on 10/06/2022 - 14:48

    Has the bur calibration been done?

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 18:30

      They do not undergo re-calibration and in all honesty we have found them to be fairly well calibrated out of the factory for most applications.

  • repeat on 10/06/2022 - 17:42

    I have been using a DF64 for the last 6 months or so.
    My grinder has the DLC burrs (not sure if these are still an option) and have been using it with the Breville Dual boiler and the DeLonghi Dedica.
    It makes much more mess than the smart grinder pro (particularly when using the bellows), but I recently got a dosing funnel to catch most of it now.

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 10/06/2022 - 18:29
      +2

      Have you tried the RDT technique to minimise the mess?

      • repeat on 10/06/2022 - 21:12

        Thanks - I will give RDT a go.

        • senorclean on 10/06/2022 - 22:37

          Worth a shot for sure - I get minimal mess with RDT and holding the cup up to the chute before pumping the bellows.

          Mine makes a lot less mess than the sunbeam em0700 that it replaced.

          • repeat on 11/06/2022 - 06:09

            @senorclean: I worry that spraying water onto beans that go into the grinder could make things get wet that should not be.

            • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 11/06/2022 - 14:44
              +4

              @repeat: It's a tiny amount water that you use and is a common technique used across the industry. Significantly assists in reducing static. We use the technique in our cafe on all the coffee we run through our EK43 with no issues and been running it on our DF64 with no issues.

              • repeat on 11/06/2022 - 15:00

                @Frankies Beans: Thanks for the info.

              • repeat on 12/06/2022 - 09:53

                @Frankies Beans: I tried RDT this morning with the wet teaspoon handle technique, the output was more on target this way.
                Thanks.

  • rlay3 on 11/06/2022 - 08:55

    Reading the reviews, many say it's need mods to fix various issues.

    I can't decide if it's worth shelling out more to get something like this, compared to a Eureka Mignon Specialista which is $300 cheaper. The single dose / no retention is nice, but I only ever make espresso.

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 11/06/2022 - 14:51
      +1

      The grinder can be used stock with great result however if you want to get it even better results then yes there are some mods that you can make. That is one of the advantage/disadvantage of the DF64. Because it is so easy to open the grinder up more people do so compared to other grinders. This leads to more tinkering with the grinder.

      That being said we include 2 of the main mods in this latest batch of DF64 grinders which are a metal indicator ring and the quick release dosing cup. The QR dosing cup lifts and angles the dosing cup to minimise the mess from grinding.

      Single dosing is advantages even if you are only ever making espresso as it means each shot you pull you are using fresh coffee rather that having some coffee grinds from your last extraction.

      • ruriruri on 12/06/2022 - 00:42

        I wouldn't call the indicator ring and quick release mods. These are more like "add-ons".
        Mod is more like changing/adjusting parts that need opening up the grinder and void the warranty.

    • spasto on 24/06/2022 - 08:54

      What did you end up deciding on? I’m in the same boat.

  • 1cent2much on 11/06/2022 - 12:46

    Most grind lots of beans to get the money worth.

  • anhtarus on 12/06/2022 - 07:51
    +3

    Bought 1 from the DF64 coffee site a few weeks ago. Ordered the one with titanium burr. Came to about $665. Took about 2 weeks to arrive.

    The power cord was a Singapore 3 pronged one. So I just used an adaptor.

    Been using the grinder without any mods for about a week. I read up about mods to 'trick' out the machine, but so far I haven't encountered anything really breaking with stock design.

    • noise wise: haven't used other quality burr grinders but compared to my spice grinde, the noise is less. Not an issue at all. I read that it can be noisy, but to me, it is fine.

    • lack of an indicater marker: nothing a permanent marker can't fix. Wish I hadn't ordered the indicator ring as it really isn't worth it unless you want it to look fancy.

    -popcorning: non issue for me. I have the bellow/lid on whilst I grind. Again, antipopcorn device is a waste of money in my opinion.

    -clumping: probably the only flaw I noticed. This can choke up the machine at the outlet and I noticed this can cause up to a few grams in retention. I have to use the bellow adaption towards the end of the grind process to ensure I blow out every last bit of stuck coffee. If not, I can see gradual blockage build up. At this stage, I am holding the cup close to the outlet chute to catch any coffee that is being blown out. To ensure I unblock stucked coffee grinds, I am thumping the bellow to create short, but sharp puffs of air bursts.

    Overall, I am happy with the machine. It has its flaws, but nothing ground breaking for me. Stock machine is fine. You just gotta refine your work process.

    • repeat on 12/06/2022 - 12:45

      I have not noticed clumping in my grinder output (unmodified declumper purchased in Dec 2021).
      The technique for bellows I use grinding into the PF with a dosing funnel that minimises mess but still clears the grinder:
      1. Wait until output stream almost finished
      2. Slowly depress bellows, then release
      3. Keep doing 2 until you hear the slight 'coughing' - at this point oscillate the bellow expand/contract about half way with gentle expulsion 2-3 times.

      • hippocrit on 01/07/2022 - 12:59
        +1
        1. Slowly depress bellows, then release

        Late reply I know, but I do the opposite, I quickly press the bellow to flush out grinds (as quickly as you can without making too much of mess), and slowly release to avoid sucking grinds back in.

        Since I removed the declumper and rdt using the back of a teaspoon, I get about 0.1-0.3g of retention now in a 18g dose (filter grind though)

    • MarketingFrankies Beans @ Frankie's Beans on 12/06/2022 - 18:21
      +1

      very well summarised and I agree with your final assessment.

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