Hand grinder · 38mm conical stainless steel (S2C)
Timemore Chestnut C3 / C3 Pro
Grind settings chart. Dial: Clicks counted counter-clockwise from the start point (dial fully closed). Timemore says not to grind at 0-6 clicks, to protect the burr. These numbers come from Timemore's C3 Pro / C3 Max Pro manual, and the C3 Pro is the C3 with a folding handle.
| Method | Start at | Range | Ratio | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 8 clicks | 7-8 clicks | 1:2 | Full guide → |
| V60 pour over | 15 clicks | 13-16 clicks | 1:16 | Full guide → |
| Chemex | 15 clicks | 13-16 clicks | 1:16 | Full guide → |
| French press | 19 clicks | 17-20 clicks | 1:15 | Full guide → |
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Where these numbers come from
Settings are starting points. Burrs wear, beans differ and two grinders of the same model can be calibrated a step or two apart. Taste, then adjust.