Best lab sieves according to redditors
We found 7 Reddit comments discussing the best lab sieves. We ranked the 6 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 7 Reddit comments discussing the best lab sieves. We ranked the 6 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Former coal plant lab worker here...
These things exist, they're just expensive.
I suspect you're looking for something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Sieve-Set/dp/B004L5CLWA/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1485794594&sr=1-1
I have no idea which set of sieves would capture the distribution out of a typical grinder. You'd then weigh what's captured in each one and do a histogram
http://lavallab.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Software_Sieve_Analysis.jpg
Not worth the trouble IMO.
The important part of the pour with the Chemex is not to drive down the fines/detritus that is sticking to the walls of the filter into the central part of the cone (where most of the coffee comes out). This is why putting a stick in between the filter and carafe works -- you are opening up more of the filter to allow the coffee to drain.
As far as the two grinders are concerned -- the only differences between the two is that the Virtuoso is faster and has a timer switch (like a Bunn batch grinder) which can make dosing easier.
If you can't afford them, then a cheaper alternative would be to buy a #20 and #10 mesh sieve like this and [this] (https://www.amazon.com/KimLab-Sieve-Nylon-Plastic-Diameter/dp/B07M8355CQ). Both are $16 each. If you want, add the catch pan [here] (https://www.amazon.com/KimLab-Sieve-Catch-Plastic-Diameter/dp/B07M8356WD/). All three would set you back $42 and you would have them to calibrate your future burr grinder.
20 mesh is the perfect grind size for the Chemex. You would put your coffee in the sieve and then shake it for about ten minutes and all the #20 size particles would be caught by the #10 sieve and all the fines would go into the catch pan. You use only the stuff caught by the #10 sieve. It's like a poor man's Kruve but designed for the Chemex.
This is a good set, it has a #10 and a #60 and a few others.
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Sieve-Set/dp/B004L5CLWA/ref=pd_sbs_k_4
Grant Crilly recommend those on ChefSteps. You can buy just the 10 and 60 for about $70 total on Amazon.
These are a little cheaper per, but based on the pictures, I don't think they have a #10.
http://www.fantes.com/baking/tools/sifters-and-tamis
Drum sieves. You'll have to look around and find the coarse ones. it'll sift out the casting material from the worms, bedding, and unprocessed food. Of course this is only suitable for smaller amounts. http://www.amazon.com/Multi-Purpose-Interchangeable-Sieves-5Pc-Set/dp/B00F9MV9LS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1420848071&sr=8-12&keywords=sieve